If you’re facing criminal charges, you need a lawyer who is smart, strategic, and genuinely cares about protecting your future. Gabriella Loy is all that and more.

As a sharp and compassionate criminal defence lawyer with Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA) in Sydney, Gabriella is dedicated to giving her clients the strongest possible defence — no matter how serious the allegation.

Gabriella is known for her meticulous preparation, attention to detail, and results-focused approach. She believes that the best outcomes in court come from being thoroughly prepared at every stage of a case. Her clients trust her to ensure that nothing is overlooked and that every possible step is taken to achieve the best possible result.

Driven by her passion for justice and belief in police accountability, Gabriella fights tirelessly to protect her clients’ rights — particularly in cases where authorities have acted improperly or unlawfully. In court, she’s a persuasive and confident advocate who ensures her clients are heard and treated fairly.

Gabriella also understands that not every case needs to go to trial. She is skilled at negotiating with police and prosecutors to seek the withdrawal or reduction of charges wherever possible, to save her clients time, stress, and money to constantly place her clients in the best possible position to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Gabriella holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology from the University of Adelaide, along with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Before joining CDLA in Sydney, she gained valuable experience at a respected criminal law firm in Adelaide, building her expertise across a wide range of criminal law matters.

Her excellence extends well beyond her legal career. Gabriella has been recognised with multiple academic awards, including the Westminster Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze, Silver & Gold), Year 12 Prizes in Legal Studies and Modern History, and a Bond University Excellence Scholarship — reflecting her lifelong commitment to excellence and hard work.

Outside of the courtroom, Gabriella enjoys rock climbing, playing netball, and volunteering with the Kickstart for Kids Breakfast Club, where she helps serve breakfast to underprivileged children — a reflection of her compassion and dedication to helping those in need.

Gabriella exclusively practices in criminal law and can advise and represent her clients across a wide range of criminal law matter, including the following :

• Sexual assault and child sex offence cases
• Domestic violence and ADVO matters
• Drink driving and DUI charges
• Bail applications (Local and Supreme Court)
• Mental health and section 14 diversion applications
• Children’s criminal matters
• Appeals
• Drug and possession charges
• Money laundering and white-collar crime (including Crime Commission cases)
• Local Court and District Court jury trials
• Traffic offences, including dangerous and negligent driving

If you’ve been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, don’t face it alone.

Book your free consultation with Gabriella Loy today — call our friendly Sydney team on (02) 8606 2218 and get trusted, expert advice from a lawyer who truly cares about your case.