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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 Drug Driving Lawyers Sydney

Facing a criminal or traffic charge can create immediate uncertainty and fear. You may feel worried about getting fined, losing your licence or even imprisonment without a clear sense of how serious the situation is. Doubt of this kind can make it difficult to think clearly about the next steps to take. The legal information you find independently can make things more confusing, leaving you unsure about which advice fits your circumstances or whether early decisions could affect the outcome. Armstrong Legal is a nationally recognised law firm with over 30 years of experience helping people in situations like these. Our focus remains on delivering practical advice that outlines the next steps and explains your position in plain language, so you can move forward without second-guessing your options. Our team of criminal defence lawyers practises exclusively in Criminal and Traffic Law across many states and territories, ensuring the advice you receive is relevant and grounded in experience. With a long-standing presence that began in Sydney in the 1980s, we continue to prioritise clarity, structure and reassurance when it is needed most. When you're searching for "drug driving lawyers Sydney" to get answers, timely and straightforward guidance matters, and that's exactly what we provide.

We are a specialist criminal law firm that handles more than 1,000 matters each year. Our experience handling that volume provides practical insight across many charges and court settings, so your case benefits from substantial experience. Each lawyer appears in court almost daily, building a clear sense of how proceedings unfold, how magistrates and judges respond to different arguments and how prosecutors prepare their cases, allowing you to get expert legal advice. The regular exposure ensures your representation is familiar with the realities of courtroom proceedings. Alongside sharp legal defence strategies, our firm also offers fair and transparent pricing, ensuring that clients understand the value of the service provided while each matter receives the attention and care it requires. Whether you are facing allegations of criminal offences such as drug charges, fraud or assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, our structured approach ensures no detail is overlooked and helps position the case for the best possible outcome. Whether you've been searching for "youth criminal lawyer" or "streeton criminal lawyers", you can trust that every step we take reflects informed judgment, supported by a team that works within the court system every day.

When you contact us, whether by phone or online enquiry, we connect you directly with a lawyer who can assess your situation promptly. At this initial discussion, you may outline the charge, provide any court notices you have received and explain the key circumstances. By understanding the situation early, the lawyer can identify immediate priorities, clarify what requires the most attention and outline the practical steps ahead, including providing any urgent legal advice that may be useful for you to know right now. While your matter moves forward, you are assisted in navigating the court system, including Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, and, where required, the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. Clear updates on court dates, developments and what comes next allow you to approach each stage with confidence rather than concern. With us, you're not left waiting for directions or trying to piece together information related to "traffic lawyer parramatta" or "criminal solicitors Sydney" on your own. Whether you're looking into "criminal law firm Sydney" or "licence appeal lawyer", you can count on us to provide clear guidance based on the details of your case. Contact Armstrong Legal today to speak with a lawyer who can provide practical support tailored to your matter.

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

Facing a criminal or traffic charge can create immediate uncertainty and fear. You may feel worried about getting fined, losing your licence or even imprisonment without a clear sense of how serious the situation is. Doubt of this kind can make it difficult to think clearly about the next steps to take. The legal information you find independently can make things more confusing, leaving you unsure about which advice fits your circumstances or whether early decisions could affect the outcome. Armstrong Legal is a nationally recognised law firm with over 30 years of experience helping people in situations like these. Our focus remains on delivering practical advice that outlines the next steps and explains your position in plain language, so you can move forward without second-guessing your options. Our team of criminal defence lawyers practises exclusively in Criminal and Traffic Law across many states and territories, ensuring the advice you receive is relevant and grounded in experience. With a long-standing presence that began in Sydney in the 1980s, we continue to prioritise clarity, structure and reassurance when it is needed most. When you're searching for "drug driving lawyers Sydney" to get answers, timely and straightforward guidance matters, and that's exactly what we provide.

We are a specialist criminal law firm that handles more than 1,000 matters each year. Our experience handling that volume provides practical insight across many charges and court settings, so your case benefits from substantial experience. Each lawyer appears in court almost daily, building a clear sense of how proceedings unfold, how magistrates and judges respond to different arguments and how prosecutors prepare their cases, allowing you to get expert legal advice. The regular exposure ensures your representation is familiar with the realities of courtroom proceedings. Alongside sharp legal defence strategies, our firm also offers fair and transparent pricing, ensuring that clients understand the value of the service provided while each matter receives the attention and care it requires. Whether you are facing allegations of criminal offences such as drug charges, fraud or assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, our structured approach ensures no detail is overlooked and helps position the case for the best possible outcome. Whether you've been searching for "youth criminal lawyer" or "streeton criminal lawyers", you can trust that every step we take reflects informed judgment, supported by a team that works within the court system every day.

When you contact us, whether by phone or online enquiry, we connect you directly with a lawyer who can assess your situation promptly. At this initial discussion, you may outline the charge, provide any court notices you have received and explain the key circumstances. By understanding the situation early, the lawyer can identify immediate priorities, clarify what requires the most attention and outline the practical steps ahead, including providing any urgent legal advice that may be useful for you to know right now. While your matter moves forward, you are assisted in navigating the court system, including Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, and, where required, the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. Clear updates on court dates, developments and what comes next allow you to approach each stage with confidence rather than concern. With us, you're not left waiting for directions or trying to piece together information related to "traffic lawyer parramatta" or "criminal solicitors Sydney" on your own. Whether you're looking into "criminal law firm Sydney" or "licence appeal lawyer", you can count on us to provide clear guidance based on the details of your case. Contact Armstrong Legal today to speak with a lawyer who can provide practical support tailored to your matter.

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