Criminal Lawyers in Adelaide for Charges

Criminal Lawyers in Adelaide

Criminal cases in Adelaide are heard in the state courts run by the Courts Administration Authority, which publishes criminal case lists for the Adelaide Magistrates Court, the District Court and the Supreme Court. Young people from 10 to under 18 are dealt with in the Youth Court. After a charge is laid, the CAA explains that a person will either receive a summons to attend court later or be required by police to enter a bail agreement.

An experienced criminal lawyer can explain the charge and the likely process before your first court date. Many Adelaide firms also handle driving matters such as drink and drug driving, along with intervention orders. Getting advice early often gives you more time to gather documents and prepare.

Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers
53 Wright Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8110 7900

Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers works only in criminal law and appears in Adelaide metropolitan courts, regional South Australian courts and federal matters. Its lawyers defend charges including assault, sexual offences, drug and firearms offences, fraud, theft and murder. The firm also handles intervention orders, criminal asset confiscation and driving offences such as drink driving and dangerous driving, including charges that follow a serious crash. A free first appointment is offered, and its Wright Street office is in the city.

Mangan Ey & Associates
Suite 5, First Floor, 118 Halifax Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8227 2322

Formed in 1982, Mangan Ey & Associates is an Adelaide firm that focuses on criminal and traffic law from an office on Halifax Street. Its criminal work covers assault, drug, dishonesty, sexual and firearms offences, along with intervention orders. The site also explains clients’ rights on arrest, bail, police interviews, court, extradition and appeals. Managing Partner Stephen Ey and Andrew Ey are listed as after hours contacts for urgent matters.
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Andersons Solicitors
69 Franklin Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8238 6666

Andersons Solicitors has provided legal services in South Australia for more than 50 years and runs a criminal law team from its Franklin Street head office. The team advises on summary and minor indictable offences and represents clients charged with major indictable offences in the District and Supreme Courts. Road traffic matters such as speeding, licence disqualification, drink driving and drug driving are a regular part of the work. The firm also acts for people applying for or defending intervention orders.
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Websters Lawyers
151 Greenhill Road
Parkside SA 5063
Tel: (08) 8231 1363

Websters Lawyers has a city office on Greenhill Road and suburban offices in Ridgehaven, Smithfield and Christies Beach. Its criminal practice covers bail applications, assault, drug charges, firearm offences, sexual assault and murder, along with sentencing and appeals against convictions. The firm also handles intervention orders, workplace protection orders, criminal asset confiscation and firearms licence appeals. Matters involving police searches and police assault or misconduct are listed among its criminal services.
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Johnston Withers
11 17 Sturt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8231 1110

Criminal lawyers at Johnston Withers appear in suburban and regional courts across South Australia from offices in Adelaide, Salisbury and country centres. The team acts on homicide, sex, violence, drug, firearm, dishonesty and white collar charges, as well as traffic offences such as drink driving. Help is available at each stage, from advice after arrest and bail applications to police interviews, plea advice, sentencing submissions and appeals. Lawyers also visit clients in prison and advise on professional disciplinary matters.
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Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
76 Light Square
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8212 1077

TGB Lawyers defends criminal allegations ranging from smaller offences to complex cases, working from Light Square in the city. Its driving and traffic work covers drink driving, drug driving and driving under the influence. The criminal team also advises witnesses called to coronial inquests, ICAC and royal commissions, and acts for professionals facing disciplinary or misconduct proceedings. Clients can get advice on dealing with police before any charge is laid and on reviewing or appealing administrative decisions.
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Duty lawyers and legal aid

The Legal Services Commission runs a free Duty Lawyer Service at the Adelaide Magistrates and Youth Courts as well as metropolitan Magistrates and Youth Courts. Help is prioritised, starting with people in custody who want to apply for bail. The service is aimed at people who face disadvantage in court, such as a lack of financial resources.

According to the Legal Services Commission of South Australia, legal aid is not normally available for less serious offences where there is no risk of imprisonment. In those cases a private lawyer, the duty lawyer or the Commission’s free advice service may be the next step.

Choosing a criminal lawyer

Look for a firm that regularly appears in the court where your matter is listed, and ask who will appear for you on the day. Fees for a guilty plea are often quite different from a defended hearing or trial, so ask for an estimate for each stage.

Bring the charge papers, any bail agreement and the next court date to your first meeting. If your work depends on your licence, tell your lawyer early in a driving matter.