Sydney Criminal Law Specialists
Criminal Law Specialists Sydney
Our team of criminal lawyers has a wealth of knowledge and experience from specialising in criminal and traffic law only. The team is led by three Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law. An Accredited Specialist is a lawyer with at-least 5 years of experience in a particular field of law that has been certified by the Law Society of NSW as an expert in the area.
Sydney Criminal Law Accredited Specialist: Angela Cooney
Angela Cooney is the National Practice Director of Criminal Law at Armstrong Legal and is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist.
Angela is a confident and formidable advocate for her clients. She commonly appears in very complex and serious matters but is able to assist clients with all kinds of criminal and traffic offences. Angela is an experienced court advocate having appeared in the Local and District Court, the Court of Criminal Appeal as well as in federal jurisdictions in a multitude of matters, including complex strictly indictable trials.
With years of experience in criminal law, Angela understands the often interrelated issues that arise in criminal matters and is able to guide clients through emotional and difficult times with sensitivity. Angela is passionate about providing clients with high quality and easy to understand legal advice and her experience allows her to provide clients with a first-class service.
Sydney Criminal Law Accredited Specialist: Trudie Cameron
Trudie Cameron is the Practice Director of Criminal Law and is responsible for supervising and managing the New South Wales Criminal Law team in addition to her own caseload.
Trudie is an accredited specialist in criminal law, practising exclusively in criminal and traffic law. Trudie defends clients charged with both state and commonwealth offences and appears on their behalf in Local and District Courts. Trudie has appeared as an instructing solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court.
She combines her impressive skills in advocacy and legal analysis with a focus on her client’s interests and wellbeing. Her experience working for senior criminal law barristers prior to joining Armstrong Legal gives her a unique insight into criminal advocacy and practice.
Trudie is thorough and dedicated, working with her clients to develop a strategy to achieve the best results possible. She recognises that a client’s matter extends beyond the law, with criminal charges often having consequences for her clients’ work, travel, physical and mental health, and their relationships with family and friends. She is skilled at guiding clients through what is often the most difficult time of their life.
Trudie is passionate about the law and ensuring justice is done. Her adversarial skill set combined with her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the criminal law ensures all her clients receive representation of the highest quality.
Sydney Criminal Law Accredited Specialist: Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson is a highly experienced Criminal Law Accredited Specialist who has been practising for over 30 years.
Craig was admitted as a solicitor in 1983 after completing a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws at Sydney University. During his university years, he worked extensively in hospitality, construction and farm work. He also travelled and worked overseas for several years. Craig then completed a Master of Criminology degree at Sydney University in 1997.
Since admission he has worked exclusively in Criminal and Traffic Law, representing clients in courts all over NSW. He has represented clients in Local Court sentencing hearings, defended hearings, bail applications and ADVO matters. He has also represented clients in District Court trials, sentencing hearings, severity and conviction appeals. He has also represented clients in Supreme Court bail applications and NSW Court of Criminal Appeal matters.
Craig’s experience, cross-examination skills and candour in the courtroom are highly regarded. He is well known to magistrates and judges and has earned a reputation over many years as a thorough, honest and persuasive advocate. This has led to thousands of successful outcomes. He enthusiastically takes on the police where they have exceeded their duty or used excessive force, in some cases resulting in costs orders being made in favour of clients.
Craig is passionate about achieving the best result possible for each client. He communicates openly with clients, taking the time to obtain detailed instructions, advise them of all their options and plan an effective strategy.
Armstrong Legal’s Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sydney Criminal Law Specialist
By working with an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist, you are guaranteed that you are consulting with an expert in the Criminal Law field.
To be an Accredited Specialist, a practitioner must pass a structured assessment process which requires the individual to draw on their existing knowledge and skills to demonstrate their competency and expertise in their chosen area of law.
Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer assessment program which enables practitioners to gain recognition as an expert in their chosen area of practice. Solicitors who fulfil the requirements of the Program are entitled to use, after their name, the words “Accredited Specialist” in the nominated area of practice.
Specialist Accreditation helps the general public and profession identify solicitors who have demonstrated expertise in a particular area of law.
Consumers should be wary of “experts” and “specialists” who do not use the specific phrase “Accredited Specialist.” The former are not the same as the latter, and you can be confident that someone who is an accredited specialist is actually and genuinely an expert in their area of law, having been assessed as such.
Armstrong Legal has 4 Accredited Criminal Law Specialists who practice in NSW: Angela Cooney, Andrew Tiedt, Trudie Cameron and Craig Robinson.
Yes, a Sydney criminal law specialist can provide you with legal advice when you find yourself under investigation or suspect criminal charges may be on the horizon.
Reaching out to a criminal defence lawyer can help you understand your rights and make informed decisions about your situation. Early criminal law advice may assist you in preparing for police interviews and understanding how to respond to requests for information.
Obtaining early legal representation for criminal matters can give you a better understanding of your options and the next stages of your case. Many criminal lawyers can provide advice before charges are formally laid, depending on the nature of the investigation.
While the law does not require you to engage a lawyer in any kind of matter, having a lawyer to assist you with a matter, even if you are pleading guilty, is still a good idea.
A Sydney criminal law specialist can explain whether a plea of guilty is the appropriate choice, what the maximum sentences are for the offence, and give you advice about what to prepare to place you in the best possible position at the time of sentence. They also still appear on all Court appearances on your behalf and will advocate for you at the sentence hearing.
Understanding the implications of a guilty plea can be challenging without legal advice. Whether you need a drink driving lawyer or a lawyer for drug offence charges, having professional legal advice can help you better understand your options and the likely Court process that each one comes with.
Whether or not you intend to plead guilty, a criminal lawyer can also review the evidence and identify any issues that may affect your case.
A defence lawyer will also prepare submissions and supporting material that can be presented to the Court. This material may assist the Court in understanding the circumstances of your matter and any factors that are relevant to sentencing. Through carefully prepared submissions, a criminal lawyer can assist the Court’s understanding of your circumstances and work towards a fair outcome.
Missing a Court date in a criminal matter can have serious consequences. A Sydney criminal law specialist can advise you on the options available if you have failed to attend Court and explain the potential implications for your matter.
In some circumstances, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest or continue dealing with the matter in your absence. Depending on the nature of the proceedings, decisions may be made without you being present. This may affect the outcome of your matter and limit your opportunity to address issues before the Court.
Obtaining advice from criminal solicitors, like a criminal Court lawyer, may help you better understand your position and the steps that may be available to address the situation.
If you have missed a Court appearance, it is generally advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible. Depending on the situation, legal assistance with bail applications may also be relevant if a warrant has been issued or if you have breached your bail because of the non-attendance.
The duration of a criminal case varies depending on several factors, including whether you are pleading guilty or not guilty, whether the matter will be finalised in the Local Court or District Court, the complexity of the allegations, the evidence involved and the Court’s availability.
Some cases may be finalised within weeks or a few months, particularly where a guilty plea is entered early in the process. More complex matters that proceed to a defended hearing or trial may take considerably longer to resolve.
A Sydney criminal law specialist, whether you need an assault lawyer or a lawyer for a different charge, may also provide guidance on the circumstances of your matter and the options available to you.
They can review the details of your matter and explain the Court processes that may apply. Obtaining advice from criminal defence lawyers may help you better understand the likely timeframe and the steps involved as your case progresses.
Generally, it is advisable to contact criminal defence lawyers as soon as possible. In fact, it’s ideal that you get in touch with one even before getting charged. The moment that you become aware that you may be involved in a criminal matter, it’s vital to seek legal advice so that you can get a better understanding of your options and responsibilities from the outset.
Depending on the nature of the allegations, you may require advice from a bail lawyer or other practitioners who regularly handle specific types of criminal matters.
Armstrong Legal’s criminal defence services cover a broad range of Criminal and Traffic Law matters. There’s no need to look for drink driving or sexual assault lawyers elsewhere because a Sydney criminal law specialist from our team can provide advice and representation tailored to the circumstances of your matter. Call us now for an assessment of your case.
