Criminal Defence Lawyers NSW | AMA Legal

AMA Legal provides strategic and experienced criminal defence representation for clients facing charges across New South Wales. Our criminal lawyers regularly appear in courts throughout NSW, including Blacktown Local Court, and provide clear, results-focused advice for a wide range of criminal matters.

We recognise that criminal charges can have far-reaching consequences — impacting your career, licence, family, and future. That’s why we deliver tailored legal support designed to minimise stress, safeguard your interests, and guide you confidently through every stage of the criminal justice process.

If you’re facing a criminal charge, early legal advice can make a significant difference. Contact AMA Legal today to arrange a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defence lawyer.

Criminal Defence Lawyer representing client in Court.

Why Choose AMA Legal for Criminal Defence?

  • Proven track record in criminal defence across NSW Courts
  • Trusted criminal law solicitors offering clear communication and advice
  • Personalised service from a firm that treats every case with care and diligence
  • Our criminal defence lawyers represent clients across NSW in a wide range of criminal matters, including:

Affray involves using or threatening unlawful violence in a way that causes fear to others.

Read more about Affray Charges in NSW

AVOs are court orders designed to protect individuals from threats, harassment, or violence.

Learn more about AVOs in NSW

Assault Actual Body Harm (ABH) 

This offence involves an assault that causes injuries more than transient or trifling.

Learn more about what is ABH

Breaching an AVO is a criminal offence in NSW and may result in serious penalties, including imprisonment.

Learn more about Breach of AVO NSW

Common assault covers any act that causes someone to fear immediate unlawful violence—whether or not contact occurred.

Learn more about Common assault NSW

Drug offences in NSW include possession, supply, and manufacture of prohibited substances.

Fraud offences involve dishonestly obtaining property, financial advantage, or causing disadvantage.

Grievous bodily harm in NSW involves causing serious or permanent injury to another person and carries heavy penalties.

Larceny involves unlawfully taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

Destroy Damage Property covers intentionally or recklessly damaging property. 

Penalties can range from dismissal to up to 5 years’ imprisonment.

Intimidation involves conduct that causes fear of physical or mental harm, including threats, harassment, or repeated contact.

Learn more about Intimidation charges 

This Commonwealth offence involves using a phone, social media, or other electronic means to menace, harass, or offend another person.

Read more Carriage Service Offences

If your licence has been suspended, you may have a right to appeal to the NSW Local Court. Learn the grounds for appeal, time limits, and how legal representation can help improve your outcome. Grounds for appealing licence suspension vary and appeal must be filed within time. 

Whether it’s a drug driving first offence or a second offence, penalties can include lengthy licence disqualification periods and fines.

Mid-range PCA applies when a driver’s blood alcohol concentration is between 0.08 and 0.149. Learn about mid range PCA penalties, potential licence disqualification and interlock periods. 

High-range PCA applies when a driver’s blood alcohol level is 0.15 or above. Learn about high range PCA penalties, including mandatory disqualification, fines, and potential imprisonment. 

Criminal Defence Lawyers Representing Clients Across NSW

AMA Legal provides strategic criminal defence representation for clients facing charges across New South Wales. Our lawyers regularly appear in Local, District and Supreme Courts and provide clear, practical advice throughout the criminal court process.

We represent clients in a wide range of criminal matters, including assault charges, apprehended violence orders, drug offences, bail applications and serious criminal allegations.

For clients appearing before Blacktown Local Court, our criminal lawyers Blacktown provide strategic advice and strong court representation tailored to the circumstances of each matter.

We understand the significant consequences criminal proceedings can have on your employment, family and future. Our focus is on careful preparation, clear communication and pursuing the best possible outcome available in your case.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence or require urgent legal advice, contact AMA Legal to discuss your matter with an experienced criminal defence lawyer.

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