Criminal defence & domestic violence lawyers
We provide legal advice and appear in court for adults and young people charged with criminal offences in courts across Sydney.
Our experience includes appearing and instructing in all criminal matters including complex criminal trials in the District and Supreme Courts, summary hearings, sentence proceedings, bail applications, Children’s Court matters and appeals.
Whilst we act in all criminal law matters, we have a particular interest in providing practical legal advice and court advocacy for women and children charged with criminal offences or named in Apprehended Violence Orders (domestic violence or personal), particularly those affected by family violence.
Criminal Law
Children’s Court
Domestic & family violence orders
HOW WE CAN HELP
Legal advice
Get clear-cut advice about your police charges or your domestic & family violence order in language that you understand. We can explain all of your legal options
Court advocacy
Let us be your voice in court. We know the ropes and can help get you the best possible result. If you would prefer to be represented by a barrister, we can help you choose one that’s the right fit for you.
Children’s Court
We have experience in youth law and juvenile crime, including the different sentencing options available in the Children’s Court. We also deal with serious children's indictable offences. We are on the Legal Aid panel for Children’s Court.
Domestic & family violence orders (ADVOs)
Whether you are the defendant or the Person In Need of Protection (PINOP), we can provide you with advice about the conditions that suit your personal circumstances or defending the order. We can also advise you about variations to existing orders. We also deal with personal violence orders.
Negotiations with police
We can talk to police on your behalf and negotiate charges, agreed facts and pleas where appropriate.
Appeals
Is your penalty too tough? Found guilty unfairly? You might want to consider an appeal. Time limits apply. Talk to us about the appeal process.
WHY CHOOSE US
As experienced criminal lawyers, you can be confident we will strive to get the best possible result for you at court. Our advice is practical and realistic, based on our assessment of all of the facts and evidence. We’re great listeners and we’ll also be in regular contact with you every step of the way.
We appear in courts across Sydney in all criminal matters and Apprehended Violence Order applications, including variations to conditions of orders. We can also help you choose a barrister to assist with you case, if that is your preference.
✓ Personalised service
Every case if different. That’s why you’ll get one-on-one advice tailored to your personal circumstances, for the best result at court. We’ll answer your questions honestly and promptly.
✓ Clear advice
We know that good communication is the key to any client relationship. After an assessment of your case you’ll receive advice – without the legal jargon – about the best way forward. We’ll explain the process and options in plain language, so that you understand every stage leading up to and including your time in court.
✓ STRESS FREE
For most people, going to court is a nerve-racking experience. Our aim is to make the process as straight forward and stress free as possible. We’ll answer your questions honestly and promptly.
OUR PROCESS
1
Free case review
We take the time to understand a bit about you and your matter. We explain the issues without the jargon. Then we give you an early overview of your options, next steps and possible results at court.
2
Your case
We gather and analyse all of the facts and evidence. We deal with police on your behalf and engage any experts that might be needed, such as psychologists. We let you know if we need any documents, letters or reports from you.
3
Practical advice
We explain your options and possible outcomes in more detail. With you, we decide whether we will appear on your behalf or whether we will brief a barrister to appear for you, with our assistance. We take your detailed instructions on how you would like to proceed.
4
Support
We help you navigate the court process, every step of the way.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
*MS
“With (Fleur’s) help we have reached the result we wanted. Highly recommend her legal service.”
Allison T
At each step of the process, (Fleur) listened to me, explained what her approach would be, answered all of my questions and genuinely considered any suggestions I made (including, if they weren’t useful, explaining why). There is no bluster with Fleur, and she honestly seemed to care about me, my case and its outcome.
In court, she was organised, collected and effective. She was not intimidated by an aggressive and belligerent witness – instead, she used his behaviour to illustrate what a poor witness he truly was. She presented our case effectively enough that the judge stopped her during closing arguments because she (the judge) was already thoroughly convinced to dismiss the case. I would highly recommend Fleur to anyone seeking a defender.
Amy L
You are such a great and experienced lawyer and it is A relief that I feel knowing that I’m in good hands, you have always been honest and open about how things can go this way or that way and I see the hard work that you put in, even though I know the end decision is up to the judge, you always surprise me and you are prepared for anything and everything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
*BA
Fleur was given my case at the last minute and in my eyes prepared and carried out my defence excellently.
I was accused of multiple charges by the police … Fleur made easy work of proving that all the accusations were false.
This was my first time in this position and Fleur made me feel relaxed, she listened to what I said and 100% acted in my best possible interests.
*MC
Fleur was supportive honest empathetic and knowledgeable to my legal needs and of course I received a positive outcome. Highly recommended.