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Criminal Lawyers Newcastle

NS Criminal Lawyers & Associates represents clients facing criminal charges in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. We're based in Sydney, at our Barangaroo and Parramatta offices, and appear in court on behalf of clients throughout the region as required - most advice can be given by phone, so distance doesn't have to delay getting help. Free phone advice is available 24/7.

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What We Defend

A summary of the criminal and traffic matters we regularly handle for clients in Newcastle and the Hunter region. Select an area for a full breakdown of charges, penalties and defences.

Assault
AVOs
Domestic Violence
Drug Possession
Drug Supply
Break & Enter
Fraud
Sexual Offences
Firearms & Weapons
Robbery
Bail Applications
Criminal Appeals
Drink Driving
Traffic Offences

Why Choose NS Criminal Lawyers & Associates

Experienced Defence Lawyer

Muhammad Siddique, Senior Associate Criminal Lawyer (LLM), is admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

24/7 Phone Advice

Charged after hours or on a weekend? Call anytime - phone advice for urgent matters is available 24/7, wherever you're located.

Serving Newcastle & the Hunter Region

We represent clients throughout Newcastle and the Hunter region, appearing in court as required and available by phone for urgent advice wherever you're located.

Courts We Appear In

  • Newcastle Local Court, for summary offences, AVO applications, bail applications and committal proceedings, serving Newcastle and the Hunter region.
  • Newcastle District Court, for more serious indictable offences arising from the Hunter region and appeals.
  • Supreme Court of NSW, for the most serious criminal matters and complex bail applications.

Fees

Phone advice for urgent matters is free, wherever you're calling from - call us for guidance the moment you've been charged or questioned.

Where an in-person consultation is needed, this is a paid service. Contact us for current consultation rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We don't have a physical office in Newcastle, but we represent clients from Newcastle and across the Hunter region, appearing in court as required and advising by phone or from our Barangaroo and Parramatta offices.

Most urgent matters can be handled over the phone, including free advice straight after being charged or questioned, which avoids the need to travel. Where an in-person meeting is genuinely needed, we can see you at our Barangaroo or Parramatta office - we'll always be upfront about what a trip to Sydney would involve before you commit to one.

We offer free phone advice for urgent matters, so you can get guidance straight away if you've been charged or are being questioned by police. In-person consultations are a paid service - contact us for current consultation rates.

Avoid discussing the matter with anyone other than your lawyer, including on social media, and don't answer further police questions without advice. Keep any documents you're given, such as a Court Attendance Notice or bail paperwork, and contact a criminal lawyer before your first court date.

You're not legally required to have one, but even a first offence can result in a recorded conviction that affects your employment, travel and professional licensing. A lawyer can advise you on whether options such as a Section 10 non-conviction order may be available.

We appear on behalf of clients at Newcastle Local Court for summary offences, AVO applications, bail matters and committals, and at Newcastle District Court for more serious indictable matters, arranging appearances as required. The most serious matters proceed to the Supreme Court of NSW.

Yes. Phone advice is available 24/7 for urgent matters, including if you or someone you know is currently being questioned or detained by police.

Contact Us

Fill out the form and we'll get back to you shortly, or call now for urgent phone advice.

Hours

Available 24/7 for urgent matters.

Standard office hours: Mon - Sat, 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Barangaroo Office

Level 35, Tower One Barangaroo
International Towers, 100 Barangaroo Ave
Barangaroo NSW 2000

Parramatta Office

Level 14, 3 Parramatta Square
152 Macquarie Street
Parramatta NSW 2150

Author: Muhammad Siddique, Senior Associate Criminal Lawyer (LLM, admitted Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia) | Reviewed by: NS Criminal Lawyers & Associates | Jurisdiction: New South Wales

The information on this website is general information only and is not legal advice. You should obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances.