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Ashworth Lawyers is a leading criminal defence law firm in Brisbane, representing clients across Queensland in serious and complex criminal matters. With more than 40 years of combined experience, our Brisbane criminal lawyers provide strategic representation in cases involving rape and sexual assault, large-scale drug offences, major fraud, tax offences, organised crime, aviation offences, cybercrime, money laundering, extortion, murder, grievous bodily harm, choking, and other serious violent offences.
We are known for our strategic approach, negotiation skills, and courtroom advocacy. With extensive experience in criminal defence, our lawyers have a thorough understanding of how Queensland criminal courts and prosecutors operate. Over the years, we have worked closely with many of Queensland’s best criminal law barristers, strengthening the quality and depth of representation we provide.
Our best criminal lawyers are available for urgent advice. We understand that in many cases, it is not only liberty at risk, but also serious consequences for our clients’ family, employment, reputation, and future. Early advice is often critical to achieving the best possible result.
Our Brisbane criminal lawyers appear in all Queensland courts, including the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, as well as Commonwealth jurisdictions. Whether your case involves complex evidence, multiple defendants, or sensitive and historical allegations, our methodologies are designed to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.
Known for our team of highly experienced criminal defence lawyers in Brisbane, we are available for a confidential discussion about your case. Call us now or visit our website at www.ashworthlawyers.com.au to submit an online enquiry.
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Ashworth Lawyers is a leading Brisbane criminal law firm representing clients charged with rape, sexual assault, and other sexual offences across Queensland. Our criminal defence lawyers Brisbane have extensive experience in complex sexual offence cases, including matters involving consent, historical allegations, and digital evidence.
We provide strategic, confidential, and outcome-focused advice from the earliest stages of a police investigation through to trial. Early legal advice is critical, as the first steps can affect the outcome of your case.
Our Brisbane criminal lawyers appear in all Queensland courts and defends a wide range of charges, including:
We have a strong track record of successfully defending sexual offences through our strategic methodologies. Each case is carefully analysed to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence, inconsistencies in witness statements, and possible defences such as consent, mistake of fact, or lack of proof.
All discussions are strictly confidential. We understand the stress and reputational damage associated with these allegations and act quickly and sensitively to your circumstances.
If you have been charged or believe you are under investigation for a sexual offence, contact Ashworth Lawyers to speak to our rape lawyers for immediate and strategic legal advice.
FANZCN | Legal Practice Director | Notary Public | L.L.B (Hons), L.L.M, BBus (Accy), GradDipLP (QUT)
Amy graduated with honours in a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business from QUT. She also completed a Master of Laws and has undertaken the Bar Practice Course. She has been admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia for over 16 years.
During this time, she has practised exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer in all State and Commonwealth crime. Amy has extensive experience in representing clients for a wide range of serious offences, having worked for a large criminal law firm for 6 years and then establishing Ashworth Lawyers in 2014.
During this time, Amy has appeared in numerous courts and jurisdictions in Queensland, and also travelled to represent clients in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Amy has represented clients charged in large scale drug operations, transnational organised crime, rape and other sexual violence, sophisticated and high-value fraud offences, and aviation offences. Amy also has extensive experience in white-collar crime, including Food Act prosecutions, tax offences, and ASIC investigations. Amy has represented clients in CCC coercive hearings and coronial inquests.
Amy is focused and is highly organised and has strong attention to detail to cases. Her strength is to explore all options and believes that thorough and meticulous preparation is the key to achieving the best outcomes for clients. She will always look for alternative processes which may end the matter early for clients to save stress, time, and costs. This includes having successfully negotiated or mediated cases so that they are discontinued from the court.
She is sensitive to the highly stressful and foreign nature of the criminal law process to most clients and so understands that working closely with clients and maintaining regular communication is important.
She is always looking for new arguments and perspectives for a client’s case. Her extensive court experience means that she can anticipate what the prosecutor will likely argue, and knows what arguments will likely be persuasive to a court.
She is a fellow of The Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries and is an active member of the Queensland Law Society Wellbeing Working Group, dedicated to supporting QLS in strengthening the health and wellbeing of fellow practitioners. Click here to connect with Amy on LinkedIn or to learn more about her experience.
David completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at University of Queensland, and a Masters of Applied Linguistics from University of South Queensland.
David is a leading Brisbane criminal lawyer and has practised solely in criminal defence for over 15 years in private and government legal practice in Queensland and in Western Australia, and is a highly respected and leading criminal lawyer in Queensland.
He has extensive experience appearing as solicitor-advocate in different courts and jurisdictions in all serious crime matters.
He has represented clients in complex and novel criminal cases and high-profile matters. He is committed to providing the highest standard of criminal law representation by considering all legal issues in a matter and exploring all available options, including prospects of negotiations, discontinuance, and alternative dispute resolutions to divert a matter away from the court process.
David understands how stressful the criminal law process can be for clients and as such, works closely with clients to keep them informed and ensures that they are supported during a difficult process.
David has travelled widely and is very familiar with the nuances of cross-cultural communications. He regularly acts for clients from all different backgrounds and is very familiar with working with interpreters if necessary for a client.
He is a past-member of the Criminal Law Committee (Queensland Law Society), and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award - Contribution to National Legal Aid Law Reform Regarding People Smugglers, Legal Aid Queensland Recognition Award 2012.
Senior Associate L.L.B, BPsychSc, GradCertLP (Griffith)
Jessica completed a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University and was admitted to the profession in 2015.
Jessica is an experienced criminal defence lawyer in Brisbane, appearing across Queensland criminal courts for over 11 years. Jessica is client focused and committed to obtaining the best outcome for clients. She brings a compassionate approach to assisting clients navigate the legal system.
Jessica is also proud to contribute to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession through her involvement with the QLS AI in Legal Practice Committee and Advisory Group. Established in 2024, this committee is dedicated to supporting lawyers in understanding the impact of emerging technologies and how these innovations are shaping legal practice. Jessica is committed to helping drive progress in this area, focusing on how AI and other advancements can enhance legal services and improve the delivery of outcomes for clients.
Jessica has a high level of technical expertise in exploring all legal options and arguments to achieve the best outcome for clients.
In her spare time, Jessica gives back to the community through volunteering at community legal centres.
Solicitor | L.L.B (Hons), BJus (Criminology), GradDipLP (QUT)
Paris graduated with honours in a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Justice, majoring in Criminology and Policing from QUT. Paris has completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT and has been admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Paris long aspired to pursue a career in criminal law. This aspiration was fuelled by her intrinsic belief that everyone should have the right to a fair trial and competent legal representation, regardless of their circumstances or background. Paris understands that everyone’s personal circumstances and life experiences are unique. She believes that in working closely with her clients and understanding their particular circumstances so that tailored advice can be given to achieve the best outcome for the client.
Paris has experience working on a wide range of criminal cases, ranging from unlawful assembly to high-level drug operations and offences of sexual violence. She has appeared before central and regional courts throughout Queensland. Paris pays a high attention to detail when reviewing the evidence against her clients to establish possible weak points in the prosecution case. She also aims to investigate and consider relevant nuances and novel points of law when they arise. Paris always strives to achieve the best results for her clients and ensure the fundamental principles of our justice system are upheld.
