Best Criminal Lawyers Canberra

Expert Criminal Lawyers for Criminal and Traffic Matters

One of Australia’s Most Trusted Criminal Defence Law Firms

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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 Lawyers Canberra

Potential penalties associated with criminal or traffic charges, including fines, loss of licence and even imprisonment, can be concerning. Decisions made early in the process, including whether to speak to police or whether you are required to do so, can have a significant impact; without clear guidance, concerns may arise about actions that could negatively affect your case later. In addition to this, legal terms and procedures can quickly become a barrier, especially when information online is inconsistent, filled with jargon or directly contradictory. This confusion makes it difficult to know who to trust or what to do first, amplifying anxiety about how charges might affect your job, reputation and family. At this stage, Armstrong Legal understands how valuable clear, practical information can be. As a nationally recognised law firm, our team specialises exclusively in Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Corporate Crime and Traffic Law matters. Whether you were searching for "best criminal lawyers Canberra" or "drug possession lawyer Brisbane", know that we operate across many states and territories, so you can easily receive advice grounded in over 30 years of experience. For those considering criminal defence lawyers or legal support for other matters, we're dedicated to honest communication and realistic expectations, so you feel informed and prepared at each stage.

Our team can support you in a range of criminal offences, such as when you face decisions around pleading guilty or not guilty. If you're concerned with cases that involve break and enters, drug charges, fraud or something else, we can support you regardless of the complexity of the matter. At Armstrong Legal, we draw on specialist capability developed through handling more than 1,000 criminal and traffic matters each year. 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 lawyers Canberra" or "criminal defence lawyer information" and "drug lawyer Brisbane" 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.

After you contact Armstrong Legal by phone or online enquiry, a lawyer will get in touch with you directly to assess your matter promptly and clearly. 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. Alongside this detailed explanation, our team delivers clear direction throughout 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 "criminal lawyers", "appeal court Victoria" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. Clear updates ensure you know your next court date, what to expect and how it is going. 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 "Sydney criminal defence lawyers" or "criminal lawyer hornsby", 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

Potential penalties associated with criminal or traffic charges, including fines, loss of licence and even imprisonment, can be concerning. Decisions made early in the process, including whether to speak to police or whether you are required to do so, can have a significant impact; without clear guidance, concerns may arise about actions that could negatively affect your case later. In addition to this, legal terms and procedures can quickly become a barrier, especially when information online is inconsistent, filled with jargon or directly contradictory. This confusion makes it difficult to know who to trust or what to do first, amplifying anxiety about how charges might affect your job, reputation and family. At this stage, Armstrong Legal understands how valuable clear, practical information can be. As a nationally recognised law firm, our team specialises exclusively in Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Corporate Crime and Traffic Law matters. Whether you were searching for "best criminal lawyers Canberra" or "drug possession lawyer Brisbane", know that we operate across many states and territories, so you can easily receive advice grounded in over 30 years of experience. For those considering criminal defence lawyers or legal support for other matters, we're dedicated to honest communication and realistic expectations, so you feel informed and prepared at each stage.

Our team can support you in a range of criminal offences, such as when you face decisions around pleading guilty or not guilty. If you're concerned with cases that involve break and enters, drug charges, fraud or something else, we can support you regardless of the complexity of the matter. At Armstrong Legal, we draw on specialist capability developed through handling more than 1,000 criminal and traffic matters each year. 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 lawyers Canberra" or "criminal defence lawyer information" and "drug lawyer Brisbane" 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.

After you contact Armstrong Legal by phone or online enquiry, a lawyer will get in touch with you directly to assess your matter promptly and clearly. 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. Alongside this detailed explanation, our team delivers clear direction throughout 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 "criminal lawyers", "appeal court Victoria" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. Clear updates ensure you know your next court date, what to expect and how it is going. 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 "Sydney criminal defence lawyers" or "criminal lawyer hornsby", contact us today and take the first step towards understanding your legal position.

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