AJ Nagendiram is an experienced and confident lawyer who forms an essential part of the CDLA team committed to providing excellence in the area of criminal law and justice.

AJ brings to the table his compassion, strong work ethic and a relentless pursuit of achieving for his clients the best possible results in court through the criminal justice system.

AJ completed and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of New England and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) from the College of Law.

He has made it his life’s mission to help those in need within the criminal justice system. His life experiences and empathetic approach allows him to connect with his clients from all walks of life, ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout their legal journey. AJ is not here to judge – he is here to fight.

A natural communicator and a fierce advocate, AJ’s skills in public speaking, debating and strategic thinking equip him to identity weaknesses in prosecution cases and advocate persuasively in court for his clients. He has a keen eye for detail, and an avid interest in cross-examination and factual inconsistencies.

AJ exclusively practices in criminal law cases and can assist you in the following types of cases:

• Local Court and Supreme Court bail applications
• Domestic Violence and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders
• Sexual assaults, child sex and historical sex charges
• Drugs, including drug possession, supply and importation
• Money laundering
• Children’s Court criminal cases
• Mental health applications including section 14 applications and unfitness hearings
• Sentence hearings
• Crime commission proceedings
• Local Court defended hearings
• Appeals and Jury Trials in the District and Supreme Court
• Traffic cases, including drink driving, negligent and dangerous driving cases.

With access to the brightest and most sought-after Senior Counsel (QC) barristers in Sydney, AJ’s access to the best legal resources Sydney has to offer places his clients in the absolute best position to achieve the best possible results.

AJ’s approach to each case is unique with the understanding that the devil is in the details. He is a respected criminal defence lawyer who fights for his clients with a strong voice in court to achieve justice – his patient, calm persona and confidence makes him approachable, and a fierce court room advocate to fight by your side.

If you need a relentless advocate fighting in your corner, contact our office to book a consultation with our AJ today on (02) 8606 2218

AJ's testimonials

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Amazing lawyers. AJ especially. He provided amazing results.

CDLA are amazing lawyers. AJ especially. He provided amazing results and remained by my side…

By N.R. from Sydney on 12/12/2025

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Non-conviction result in District Court appeal. Thanks to AJs steadfast commitment and expertise.

Before going to CDLA, our previous lawyer was unethical and unprofessional. After months of searching…

By J.T from Sydney on 20/10/2025

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We were blessed to find AJ.. defended me brilliantly in court and was successful. Responsible, empathetic and supportive. Thank you AJ.

After finding ourselves lost in the abyss of the criminal justice system, we were blessed…

By C.B. from Sydney on 12/09/2025

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If you want a lawyer who will fight for you while treating you with respect and kindness, AJ is the perfect choice.

I am pleased to take a moment to share our experience with AJ from CDLA.…

By P.H. from Sydney on 31/07/2025

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An absolute great job! I definitely recommend Anujan and CDLA.

My lawyer was Anujan. he did an excellent job representing me in court. He made…

By M.O. from Sydney on 13/08/2025

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