Best Criminal Lawyer Cairns

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide

The lawyers leading our practice are consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide, featuring across both leading firm and recommended lawyer categories.

Doyle's Guide independently ranks Australia's top lawyers and law firms based on peer review and client feedback across all major practice areas.

Recommended Doyles Criminal Law 2025

Recommended Law Firm

NSW

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Trudie Cameron

Rising Star

NSW

Sophie Ogborne

Recommended Doyles Criminal Law 2024 - Criminal Defence Lawyers

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Trudie Cameron

Recommended Lawyer

NSW

Angela Cooney

Recommended Doyles Criminal Law 2023 - Criminal Defence Lawyers

Second Tier Leading Criminal Defence Firm

NSW

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Trudie Cameron

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Andrew Tiedt

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Angela Cooney

Recommended Doyles Criminal Law 2022 - Criminal Defence Lawyers

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Trudie Cameron

Leading Lawyer

NSW

Andrew Tiedt

Recommended Lawyer

NSW

Angela Cooney

Recommended Doyles Criminal Law 2021 - Criminal Defence Lawyers

Recommended Criminal Defence Firm

ACT

Recommended Lawyer

ACT

Stephanie Beckedahl

OUR TEAM

Armstrong Legal has a dedicated and experienced team of criminal defence lawyers who practice exclusively in Criminal and Traffic Law. The primary focus of each of our lawyers is the service provided to their clients. We recognise that facing criminal or traffic charges can be confronting and stressful and has potentially serious consequences.

At Armstrong Legal, we understand that being charged with a Criminal or Traffic offence can be an incredibly stressful time and we pride ourselves on our ability to guide you through the process, every step of the way. Criminal and Traffic law can be incredibly complex. It is important to have expert advice in your corner, to help you defend your matter, or obtain a sentence that will not impact your life, family or employment negatively.

With three of our Criminal lawyers recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales as Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law, Armstrong Legal's criminal lawyers have the skill, experience and expertise to handle all aspects of criminal law.

WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

Our lawyers practise in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. We appear in the Local, District, Magistrates and Children's Courts regularly as well as in the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal, and the High Court of Australia.

Criminal Defence Lawyers


Angela Cooney

Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law - National Practice Director – Sydney

Trudie Cameron

Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law - Principal Lawyer | Practice Leader – NSW & ACT

Craig Robinson

Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law - Special Counsel - Sydney

Andrew Tiedt

Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law – Chatswood

Sophie Ogborne

Criminal Law - Solicitor - Sydney

Kent Park

Criminal Law - Senior Associate - Sydney

Stephanie Beckedahl

Criminal Law - Senior Associate - Canberra

Emily Wood-Ward

Criminal Law - Solicitor - Sydney

Sheridan Gow

Solicitor - Criminal Law - Sydney

Ruby Hasler

Criminal Law - Solicitor - Chatswood

Shane McMaster

Trial Advocate - Darwin

Learn more about Best Criminal Lawyer Cairns

When facing criminal or traffic charges that affect your livelihood, reputation and family responsibilities, you deserve straightforward answers and calm support. We acknowledge that potential penalties, like fines, licence loss or imprisonment, create uncertainty for you. Legal proceedings commonly include confusing language and steps, and with so much conflicting online content, you might be unclear about which advice applies to you. Without proper guidance, early decisions such as speaking to police can also feel particularly risky. That's where we come in at Armstrong Legal; for more than 30 years, our nationally recognised law firm has been offering practical, timely advice that explains what happens next in direct, plain language. When it comes to criminal defence lawyers, our team includes Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law who are recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales for their expertise and skill. With a presence across many states and territories, our firm holds a reputation for integrity and quality, which is also strengthened by consistent recognition in Doyle's Guide. So, whether you were looking up "best criminal lawyer Cairns" or "Toowoomba break and enter charges", know that we give you honest communication, as well as realistic expectations about outcomes and costs.

Our team can support you in a range of criminal offences, such as when you face decisions around pleading guilty or not guilty. Should your case involve break and enters, drug charges, fraud or another offence, we can provide legal support no matter how complex it is. Through more than 1,000 criminal and traffic matters handled annually, Armstrong Legal brings specialist capability to each case. You can trust that you'll get expert legal advice since every lawyer on our team appears in court almost daily, building real expertise in court procedures, judicial expectations and prosecution tactics. We provide support in identifying the appropriate defences and applying them to your case, whether the situation calls for a legal defence, like self-defence or mental illness, or a factual defence, such as mistaken identity or an alibi. Those who have been browsing for "best criminal lawyer Cairns" or "break and enter Victoria" and "family violence intervention order ACT" can be confident that our structured approach will not overlook any detail and will position the case for the best possible outcome. We also maintain fair, transparent pricing to ensure clients understand the value of the service provided while every matter receives careful, attentive handling.

A lawyer from Armstrong Legal will contact you directly after you make a phone call or online enquiry, offering a prompt and clear assessment of your matter. That first discussion will review your charge, court notice and all key facts to identify immediate priorities and map out what follows. We support you through every step, starting with the early choice to plead guilty, contest the charge or seek bail. Beyond this structured explanation, our team provides you with clear direction through the court system. From the Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, and even through to the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal or the High Court of Australia, the courts involved will depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Whether you were searching for help with "traffic lawyer Gold Coast", "accused of sexual assault lawyer" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. Throughout the process, you'll receive updates on your next court date, how the case is progressing and what lies ahead. Our website also hosts various practical resources by criminal lawyers to help you make informed decisions and access current information. If you've been looking up "appeal court Victoria" or "Brisbane district court", contact us today and take the first step towards understanding your legal position.

Recommended by Criminal law clients

I highly recommend Angela Cooney. She’s been professional, supportive, and extremely knowledgeable throughout my case. Angela took the time to explain every step of the process, kept me informed, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome. Her attention to detail and calm, confident approach made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I’m very grateful for everything she’s done.

We are here to help you

Our team are experienced in every aspect of Criminal and Traffic law – no matter what the charge, or what location in VIC you are in.

  • Competitive rates

    Our lawyers will be able to provide you with a cost estimate in your initial conference.

  • Clear communication

    We pride ourselves on our ability to provide you with clear legal advice in a way that you can understand.

  • Industry experts

    In our national team, we have Three accredited Criminal Law Specialists, and two of our lawyers and our firm has been recognised by the Doyles guide as industry leaders for many years running.

About Armstrong Legal

When facing criminal or traffic charges that affect your livelihood, reputation and family responsibilities, you deserve straightforward answers and calm support. We acknowledge that potential penalties, like fines, licence loss or imprisonment, create uncertainty for you. Legal proceedings commonly include confusing language and steps, and with so much conflicting online content, you might be unclear about which advice applies to you. Without proper guidance, early decisions such as speaking to police can also feel particularly risky. That's where we come in at Armstrong Legal; for more than 30 years, our nationally recognised law firm has been offering practical, timely advice that explains what happens next in direct, plain language. When it comes to criminal defence lawyers, our team includes Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law who are recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales for their expertise and skill. With a presence across many states and territories, our firm holds a reputation for integrity and quality, which is also strengthened by consistent recognition in Doyle's Guide. So, whether you were looking up "best criminal lawyer Cairns" or "Toowoomba break and enter charges", know that we give you honest communication, as well as realistic expectations about outcomes and costs.

Our team can support you in a range of criminal offences, such as when you face decisions around pleading guilty or not guilty. Should your case involve break and enters, drug charges, fraud or another offence, we can provide legal support no matter how complex it is. Through more than 1,000 criminal and traffic matters handled annually, Armstrong Legal brings specialist capability to each case. You can trust that you'll get expert legal advice since every lawyer on our team appears in court almost daily, building real expertise in court procedures, judicial expectations and prosecution tactics. We provide support in identifying the appropriate defences and applying them to your case, whether the situation calls for a legal defence, like self-defence or mental illness, or a factual defence, such as mistaken identity or an alibi. Those who have been browsing for "best criminal lawyer Cairns" or "break and enter Victoria" and "family violence intervention order ACT" can be confident that our structured approach will not overlook any detail and will position the case for the best possible outcome. We also maintain fair, transparent pricing to ensure clients understand the value of the service provided while every matter receives careful, attentive handling.

A lawyer from Armstrong Legal will contact you directly after you make a phone call or online enquiry, offering a prompt and clear assessment of your matter. That first discussion will review your charge, court notice and all key facts to identify immediate priorities and map out what follows. We support you through every step, starting with the early choice to plead guilty, contest the charge or seek bail. Beyond this structured explanation, our team provides you with clear direction through the court system. From the Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, and even through to the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal or the High Court of Australia, the courts involved will depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Whether you were searching for help with "traffic lawyer Gold Coast", "accused of sexual assault lawyer" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. Throughout the process, you'll receive updates on your next court date, how the case is progressing and what lies ahead. Our website also hosts various practical resources by criminal lawyers to help you make informed decisions and access current information. If you've been looking up "appeal court Victoria" or "Brisbane district court", contact us today and take the first step towards understanding your legal position.

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