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One of Australia’s Most Trusted Criminal Defence Law Firms
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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.
NSW
NSW
Trudie Cameron
NSW
Sophie Ogborne
NSW
Trudie Cameron
NSW
Angela Cooney
NSW
NSW
Trudie Cameron
NSW
Andrew Tiedt
NSW
Angela Cooney
NSW
Trudie Cameron
NSW
Andrew Tiedt
NSW
Angela Cooney
ACT
ACT
Stephanie Beckedahl
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.
These accolades highlight our firm's strong reputation, deep legal expertise, and consistent results in defending clients across complex criminal matters.
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.
Facing a criminal or traffic charge can create immediate uncertainty and fear. You may be worried about penalties such as fines, losing your licence or even the possibility of imprisonment without knowing how serious the situation could become. Doubt of this kind can make it difficult to think clearly about the next steps to take. Self-sourced legal information can deepen the confusion, so you may not be sure which advice is relevant to your case or whether acting early could affect the outcome. Armstrong Legal is a nationally recognised law firm with over 30 years of experience helping people in situations like these. Clear, practical advice forms the basis of our approach, allowing us to explain your position and outline the next steps without leaving you 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. Since beginning in Sydney in the 1980s, we have continued to prioritise clarity, structure and reassurance when it is needed most. When you're searching for "first time drug possession charges NSW" to get answers, timely and straightforward guidance matters, and that's exactly what we provide.
You benefit from a specialist criminal law firm that handles more than 1,000 matters each year. That volume translates into practical insight across a wide range of charges and court scenarios, so your case is always approached with extensive 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 "drug trafficking charges Australia" or "drug possession charges NSW", 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. During this initial discussion, you can 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. As your matter progresses, you are guided through the court system, whether in the Local, District, Magistrates, County or Children's Courts, and where required, through the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. Throughout the process, information about court dates, developments and next steps remains available to you, enabling preparation with confidence instead of uncertainty. With us, you're not left waiting for directions or trying to piece together information related to "drunk driving" or "traffic offence lawyer" on your own. Whether you're looking into "restraining order Victoria" or "top 10 criminal lawyers in Melbourne", you can count on us to provide clear guidance based on the details of your case. Get in touch with Armstrong Legal today to speak with a lawyer who can offer practical support tailored to your matter.
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.
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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.
Facing a criminal or traffic charge can create immediate uncertainty and fear. You may be worried about penalties such as fines, losing your licence or even the possibility of imprisonment without knowing how serious the situation could become. Doubt of this kind can make it difficult to think clearly about the next steps to take. Self-sourced legal information can deepen the confusion, so you may not be sure which advice is relevant to your case or whether acting early could affect the outcome. Armstrong Legal is a nationally recognised law firm with over 30 years of experience helping people in situations like these. Clear, practical advice forms the basis of our approach, allowing us to explain your position and outline the next steps without leaving you 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. Since beginning in Sydney in the 1980s, we have continued to prioritise clarity, structure and reassurance when it is needed most. When you're searching for "first time drug possession charges NSW" to get answers, timely and straightforward guidance matters, and that's exactly what we provide.
You benefit from a specialist criminal law firm that handles more than 1,000 matters each year. That volume translates into practical insight across a wide range of charges and court scenarios, so your case is always approached with extensive 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 "drug trafficking charges Australia" or "drug possession charges NSW", 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. During this initial discussion, you can 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. As your matter progresses, you are guided through the court system, whether in the Local, District, Magistrates, County or Children's Courts, and where required, through the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. Throughout the process, information about court dates, developments and next steps remains available to you, enabling preparation with confidence instead of uncertainty. With us, you're not left waiting for directions or trying to piece together information related to "drunk driving" or "traffic offence lawyer" on your own. Whether you're looking into "restraining order Victoria" or "top 10 criminal lawyers in Melbourne", you can count on us to provide clear guidance based on the details of your case. Get in touch with Armstrong Legal today to speak with a lawyer who can offer practical support tailored to your matter.