Pica Criminal Lawyers

Accredited Criminal Lawyer Specialist

The principal of the firm – Steven Pica is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist. He was admitted to practice in 1983 and has practised both as a solicitor and barrister in the State of Victoria as well as interstate.

Steven has acted in numerous high profile cases and has a commitment to providing the best legal service available. He has acted on behalf of clients in all Courts, ranging from the Children’s Court to the High Court of Australia.

Our firm offers a 24 hour/7 day emergency service for those in urgent need of legal assistance. Your first conference with our Lawyers is obligation free.

Our firm further offers potential clients an opportunity to meet with the solicitor handling their matter ‘in person’ for an obligation-free first meeting. This allows all prospective clients to discuss their matters so that they have a better understanding of their case, without incurring any legal fees, whether or not that prospective client decides to engage our legal services.

Pica Criminal Lawyers is on the Victoria Legal Aid Panel for matters in all Courts. Should a prospective client require assistance from Victoria Legal Aid, our firm has the capacity to process and expedite the required documentation for a grant of legal aid, subject to the client meeting Victoria Legal Aid’s guidelines for funded assistance.

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Pentana Stanton Lawyers

Pentana Stanton Lawyers is a full-service law firm with departments in Family Law, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Law. Their criminal lawyers and defence team are highly skilled in defending their clients for all types of criminal matters, including:

• Property Damage.
• Drunk and/or disorderly behaviour,
• Sexual offences,
• Offensive behaviour,
• Assault charges,
• Indecent assault,
• Drug trafficking offences,
• Aggravated burglary,
• Rape and other sexual offences,
• Manslaughter,
• Murder, and
• Other matters.

The leading law firm has two primary practices located in Melbourne CBD and Dandenong. Their team of lawyers and solicitor-advocates embody a practical and empathetic approach and works hard to achieve swift and favourable outcomes for their clients. Their solicitors work with all of their clients to make their voices heard in bail applications, sentencing hearings, jury trials and appeals.

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Melbourne CBD Address: Level 3, 552 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Dandenong Address: Suite 9 (Level 1) 50-54 Robinson Street, Dandenong VIC 3175

Phone: (03) 900 22 800

Email: [email protected]

Website: pentanastanton.com.au

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MK Law

Michael Kuzilny is a Barrister & Solicitor who is widely acknowledged to be an expert in the defence and representation of all criminal law cases in Victoria. He is one of Melbourne’s leading criminal lawyers who has been dealing with criminal law and police charges since 1986. Michael has a genuine passion to help You through the tough times and give you peace of mind again! If you have been charged with a criminal offence, forgive yourself, take action and move on. You had something to learn from the experience!

Michael Kuzilny has a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, and is a member of the Law Institute’s Criminal law section. He has also completed the Victoria Police Prosecutor’s Course in 1989, and has completed tertiary studies in white collar crime. All this and more gives him a leading edge in Victoria’s Criminal law system.

Michael appears in the childrens’ Courts, all Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria, and the County Court Victoria. His wealth of experience in this area of the law will be used to personally ensure you receive the best advice and the best possible outcome to your case.

MK LAWS’ RATE IN CRIMINAL LAW CASES IS HUGE in avoiding jail terms, avoiding criminal records being recorded, and achieving outcomes concentrating on rehabilitation.

Having an experienced and courageous criminal lawyer on your side is the best defence. It is the only way to help you achieve the best possible results when facing criminal charges.

As an experienced Melbourne criminal lawyer, Michael can only take on a limited number of clients at any given time. For those he chooses to represent, he will give you fearless and courageous court representation.

Michael understands that good people can make mistakes and has a genuine passion to help people through tough times. He provides caring and powerful court representation at a very reasonable cost. MK LAW also have a flat fee and discounted fees for pensioners, students and unemployed.

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Emma Turnbull Lawyers

Emma Turnbull lawyers are Victoria’s award-winning leading criminal law specialists. 

We pride ourselves on our team of young, dedicated and highly experienced solicitors who can assist you in defending yourself in the justice system.

We understand that for most people being interviewed by police and being charged with a criminal offence is their first interaction with the criminal justice system. The experience is inevitably distressing, confusing and for those remanded in custody for the first time, a life changing one. Knowing where to go, what to do, what to say, what not to say are all critical decisions that can impact on the direction your case takes. 

We are here to help.

If you have not yet been charged or interviewed by police, we can assist you in attempting to avoid criminal charges from arising. Our expert legal advice and involvement at an early stage has assisted countless clients to avoid a simple misunderstanding or civil dispute becoming a criminal investigation. 

If you suspect you need a lawyer – you do need a lawyer. 

Our accredited criminal law specialist lawyers appear in all matters in the Criminal Justice System, including:

• Pre-interview advice
• Bail applications for all criminal charges
• Plea hearings for all criminal charges and quasi-criminal charges
• Jury trials
• Contested hearings
• Breach proceedings
• Royal Commission Inquiries
• Appeals
• Intervention Order proceedings
• Compulsory examinations at the Australian Crime Commission, Office of Chief Examiner and Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission
• Children’s Court proceedings for criminal charges

Criminal Law is a results-based business and we let our results speak for themselves. Our office has been included in Doyles Leading Criminal Law Firms list annually since our first inclusion in 2015. We are winner of the Criminal Law Firm of the Year ACQ Award and Emma Turnbull is a current finalist in the Criminal Law Partner of the Year Award to be announced later in 2021. 

We believe everyone has the right to receive specialist legal representation no matter their income, therefore we deal with both private clients and clients assisted through Victorian Legal Aid.

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Papa Hughes Lawyers

Stary Norton Halphen

Stary Norton Halphen is one of the largest and most well-known criminal law firms in Victoria for a reason. The firm has 7 lawyers recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria with Specialist Accreditation. In 2022 the firm was recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of the four leading criminal law firms in this state. For consecutive years our partners are listed in Doyle’s Guide as Preeminent, Leading and Recommended for Criminal Lawyers in Victoria. We have defended thousands of criminal matters across Australia.

Our collective experience sets us apart from other firms. We are advocates and solicitors driven by excellent outcomes for our clients. The size of our firm means that we are able to offer continuity of service without needing to outsource. Clients of Stary Norton Halphen benefit from the collective experience of the best criminal lawyers in the state.

We understand that in criminal defence good advocates should be courageous and principled. Lawyers in our team appear in every criminal court in Victoria, whether the case is privately funded or with assistance from Victoria Legal Aid. We are committed to offering accused persons a premium service while also ensuring money is no barrier to excellent representation.

If you’ve been charged or questioned in relation to a criminal offence, contact us immediately on (03) 8622 8200, or after hours on 0407 410 821.

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Garde Wilson Lawyers

Choosing the right criminal defence lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you ever make. Garde Wilson Lawyers is a national criminal law firm with offices in Melbourne and Gold Coast, providing unmatched legal defence and representation in all criminal and traffic law matters, including:

• Murder and manslaughter
• Drug possession and trafficking
• Assault
• Sex Offences
• Weapons and firearm offences
• Fraud and theft
• Drug and drunk driving
• Family violence
• Bail applications
• Appeals and pleas
• Spent conviction orders

Led by firm founder and principal, Zarah Garde-Wilson, our lawyers are singly focussed on offering expert defence for clients charged with criminal offences, with over 100 years combined criminal law experience and achieving successful outcomes in all courts throughout Australia. In our fight for fairness, we have played a pivotal role exposing the questionable tactics employed by police in obtaining convictions and take every prosecution to task on matters of evidence and conduct. 

We possess accredited, specialist knowledge of all areas of criminal law, having successfully defended our clients’ rights at all levels within the criminal justice system. Garde Wilson Lawyers tenaciously protects our clients, upholding their legal rights while holding police, prosecutors and courts to account.

Our team is sensitive to the impact a criminal charge can have on your life. From first call through to courtroom appearance, we extend understanding and empathy, championing your wellbeing through one of life’s most stressful experiences. 

In addition to highly skilled advocacy and sophisticated knowledge of the law, we provide clients with transparency and peace of mind. Our fixed service fee gives you the assurance that every effort is made to obtain the best possible outcome for you, while insuring there no unwelcome surprises at the conclusion of your matter.

We believe everyone deserves the best possible legal representation by a lawyer who genuinely cares about their case. To get a free facetime and phone consultation to find out where you stand, contact Garde Wilson Lawyers as soon as you believe you have been charged with an offence or believe you are under investigation on (03) 9098 8648.

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Armstrong Legal Melbourne

At Armstrong Legal, we have a team of lawyers that practice exclusively in criminal law. We have a concentrated expertise in criminal law that can only be obtained by representing clients in these matters on a daily basis.

Our team of criminal lawyers handle a wide range of criminal cases including assaults, sexual assaults, drug offences, thefts and fraud matters. This means that our lawyers have years of experience in bail applications, plea hearings, intervention orders, contested hearings and trials.

We understand that criminal charges can have serious consequences on all aspects of your life. Most people who seek our advice are charged with offences that carry severe penalties, and where a custodial sentence is a very real possibility. In these circumstances, you need a firm that specialises in criminal law to ensure that you receive the best outcome possible.

Armstrong Legal can offer you expert legal advice in all criminal matters. Our team includes two former Judge’s Associates and two former police prosecutors with experience in all court jurisdictions. This allows us to view your matter from every perspective.

At Armstrong Legal we will thoroughly analyse and prepare your case for court so that we achieve the best possible outcome for you. Going to court can be a confusing and overwhelming process and our lawyers will help guide you through your proceedings and keep you fully informed of your court dates and all developments in your case. Our lawyers know how to best present your case at court and constantly monitor each court appearance to continually improve our approach in the future.

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