Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia® Office Locations

Available Now

(02) 8606 2218

For your convenience, we have eight offices across the Sydney Metropolitan area, and beyond.

So call us anytime on (02) 8606 2218 to book a free first consultation at one of our offices with an experienced criminal defence lawyer.

Permanent Pill Testing in NSW Music Festivals

Pill or drug testing will now become a permanent part of NSW music festivals, but does it go far enough? Click here for more. continue reading

When is a Strip Search Legal in NSW?

Does a strip search allow police to direct a person to move their body or body parts in New South Wales. Click here for more. continue reading

Political Hate Speech Laws in NSW

When Does Political Speech Become Hate Speech in New South Wales? The Case of State of NSW v Farhat explains this… continue reading

Can Secret recordings be used as evidence in domestic violence and sexual assault cases?

The High Court has ruled on whether the accused wife’s secret recording of her husband admitting to rape while she slept was lawful and admissible as evidence in the trial… continue reading

carriage service social media internet offensive

Using A Carriage Service to Offend or Threaten Penalties and Laws in Australia

Using a carriage service- social media, text message or phone calls to offend, threaten, menace or Harass someone carries heavy criminal penalties… continue reading

Deepfake child abuse material laws and penalties

AI Deepfake Child Sexual Abuse Material Laws

A school teacher who has allegedly used AI to generate sexually explicit content of school children and staff has been arrested... continue reading

Client Reviews

5 of 5

I rarely give 5 Stars but my lawyer Yusuf from CDLA was fantastic.

I rarely give 5 Stars but my lawyer Yusuf from CDLA was fantastic. He really…

By R.M. from Sydney on 12/02/2026

5 of 5

A big thank you Gabriella Loy who worked so hard in getting me an excellent result in court.

A big thank you Gabriella Loy who worked so hard in getting me an excellent…

By K.A. from Sydney on 16/02/2026

5 of 5

I was given a ‘not guilty’ verdict by the jury in the District Court within hours following the trial’s closing statement.

CDLA helped me find comfort and confidence in a long and drawn out era of…

By S.W. from Sydney on 27/02/2026

Recent Results

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia® Office Locations

Related articles

Client Reviews

Recent Results

Legal costs awarded for our client against DPP in sexual assault trial

All police assault and resist charges dismissed under section 14 on Mental Health Grounds at Newtown Court

Drug supply (indictable quantity) and deal with proceeds charges both dismissed with s10's

mental health section 14 application granted dismissing the charges at Parramatta Court

Actual bodily harm domestic assault charge withdrawn following negotiations on the morning of the hearing at Young Local Court

Client acquitted with costs awarded for serious historical child sex charges

Related media releases