Six questions. You’ll get the framework that applies, an indicative cost range, the pathway and timeline, and a match with the right criminal defence lawyer in your state.
General information about Australian criminal law. Not legal advice. Speak with a criminal lawyer before pleading or making statements to police.
Step 1 of 6
What kind of charge?
Different offence categories follow different court pathways and call for different specialisations.
Court level?
Determined by the seriousness of the charge. Determines who hears the matter and how it’s prosecuted.
What stage?
Stage shapes urgency and what the lawyer needs to do first.
Plea intention?
Affects strategy, length of representation, and cost.
Prior history?
Relevant to sentencing and to strategy.
Your state?
Criminal codes and sentencing differ by state.
Choose an option to continue.
Your matter assessment · Criminal law
Indicative assessment for matters with your facts.
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Your matter looks like this.
The legal framework that applies.
Indicative cost & pathway.
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The lawyer to look for.
Questions to ask in the first consultation.
Most criminal lawyers offer a brief initial phone consultation. Use these questions to assess fit.
Match me with a criminal lawyer.
Verified criminal specialists in your state. Free for you.
This tool gives general information about Australian criminal matters. It is not legal advice and cannot account for the specific facts of your matter. Only an admitted lawyer with a current practising certificate can advise on your matter.
