Robbery Lawyer Sydney

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 Robbery Lawyer Sydney

The risk of facing fines, licence loss or even imprisonment surfaces when you're facing criminal or traffic charges. 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. Additionally, the complexity of legal terms and procedures can quickly create further difficulties, especially where online sources are inconsistent, contain jargon or have conflicting information. The lack of clear information makes it hard to decide who to trust or what to do first, heightening concern over how charges could affect your job, reputation and family. Armstrong Legal recognises the importance of providing clear, practical information at this stage. 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 "robbery lawyer Sydney" or "top criminal defence", 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 facing matters involving break and enters, drug charges, fraud or other offences, we can support you, whatever the case's complexity. At Armstrong Legal, we apply specialist capability built by 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 "robbery lawyer Sydney" or "proceeds of crime lawyer Sydney" and "criminal defence barrister" can be confident that our structured approach will not overlook any detail and will position the case for the best possible outcome. Additionally, we offer fair and transparent pricing so clients understand the value of the service provided, while ensuring every matter receives the necessary attention and care.

Once you reach out to Armstrong Legal, whether by phone or online enquiry, you will be contacted directly by a lawyer who will assess your matter promptly and clearly. The first discussion will go over your charge, the court notice and the main facts to pinpoint immediate priorities and outline what happens next. We guide you through each step, from the early decision of whether to plead guilty, contest the matter or apply for bail. Beyond the clear explanation, our team advises with straightforward direction through the court system. The case can involve the Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, with some matters even progressing to the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal or the High Court of Australia. Whether you were searching for help with "dangerous driving Victoria", "criminal defence lawyers Brisbane" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. You'll be informed about your next court date, how the case is progressing and what to expect. 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 "break and enter" or "bail lawyer", 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

The risk of facing fines, licence loss or even imprisonment surfaces when you're facing criminal or traffic charges. 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. Additionally, the complexity of legal terms and procedures can quickly create further difficulties, especially where online sources are inconsistent, contain jargon or have conflicting information. The lack of clear information makes it hard to decide who to trust or what to do first, heightening concern over how charges could affect your job, reputation and family. Armstrong Legal recognises the importance of providing clear, practical information at this stage. 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 "robbery lawyer Sydney" or "top criminal defence", 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 facing matters involving break and enters, drug charges, fraud or other offences, we can support you, whatever the case's complexity. At Armstrong Legal, we apply specialist capability built by 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 "robbery lawyer Sydney" or "proceeds of crime lawyer Sydney" and "criminal defence barrister" can be confident that our structured approach will not overlook any detail and will position the case for the best possible outcome. Additionally, we offer fair and transparent pricing so clients understand the value of the service provided, while ensuring every matter receives the necessary attention and care.

Once you reach out to Armstrong Legal, whether by phone or online enquiry, you will be contacted directly by a lawyer who will assess your matter promptly and clearly. The first discussion will go over your charge, the court notice and the main facts to pinpoint immediate priorities and outline what happens next. We guide you through each step, from the early decision of whether to plead guilty, contest the matter or apply for bail. Beyond the clear explanation, our team advises with straightforward direction through the court system. The case can involve the Local, District, Magistrates, County and Children's Courts, with some matters even progressing to the Court of Appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal or the High Court of Australia. Whether you were searching for help with "dangerous driving Victoria", "criminal defence lawyers Brisbane" or something related, you can trust that we prioritise clear and steady communication. You'll be informed about your next court date, how the case is progressing and what to expect. 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 "break and enter" or "bail lawyer", contact us today and take the first step towards understanding your legal position.

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