O'Brien Solicitors is a full-service criminal law firm located in the heart of Sydney's legal precinct. We are located near the Downing Centre, the Central Local Court and Town Hall train station. We can provide you with a first class legal defence in a personalised, stress-free manner. We can also fight for financial compensation if you have been unlawfully arrested, assaulted by police, defamed or treated unfairly in other ways. We encourage you to call us, and book a free, no-obligation appointment so that you can see firsthand whether we are right for you. We are experienced in all areas of criminal law, including: Drink Driving and Traffic Offences Attendance at the Police Station Bail Applications Defended Hearings and Jury Trials Sexual Assault Offences AVO Matters Pleas of Guilty and Sentencing Appeals Coronial Inquests NSW & Australian Crime Commission Hearings ICAC Hearings Proceeds of Crime State Parole Authority Environmental Offences Professional Misconduct Hearings We are also extremely experienced in the civil law areas of involving unlawful arrests, assaults and false imprisonments. We have successfully sued the Police and the DPP many times. We also sue for defamation if a client believes that their reputation has been damaged by false allegations.
Founded in 2008
16 people in their team
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors provide cost-effective legal advice for criminal cases. If you are charged with a criminal offence we can advise you on your case and help you obtain the best result. Our solicitors are experienced trial advocates meaning that we specialise in handling cases across a variety of courts and criminal offences.
Click on the headings below to read more about the criminal defence services we provide.
Criminal Appeals
We have assisted clients in successfully appealing their sentence and/or conviction. This includes a number of quashed convictions in the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. View our case studies here.
Bail Application Cases
Our lawyers regularly present bail applications in the Local, District and Supreme courts throughout Sydney and NSW. They are extremely familiar with the bail application process, and will be able to assist you in yours.
Crime Commission
If you have received a summons to appear in front of the NSW Crime Commission or Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), you must appear in court or else you might be arrested. It’s extremely advisable that you get a lawyer, as you will have no right to silence in the Commission.
Legal Advice for AVOs
If somebody is seeking an AVO against you, you should seek legal advice from one of our lawyers. They will be able to advise you on the options available to you, including defending you against the AVO application and seeking to have it dismissed.
Avoiding a Conviction
If you are concerned about getting a criminal conviction for an offence that you have been charged with, speak to our criminal lawyers about the prospects of avoiding a conviction under a ‘Section 10’ order.
Application for Mental Health Order
If you suffered from a mental illness, mental condition or cognitive impairment at the time of committing an offence, you may be able to have the matter dismissed by way of a ‘Section 32’ mental health order. We can assist you in this application.
Representation against Criminal Charges
Our expert criminal defence lawyers can represent you in a range of matters including but not limited to: assault offences, driving and traffic offences, drug offences, dishonesty & property offences, public order offences, firearm offences and murder.
Advice at a Police Station
If you have been arrested, or the police just want to talk to you in relation to an alleged crime, we can provide you with advice and representation at the police station to safeguard your interests and your rights. This may include obtaining police bail.
State Parole Authority
Our lawyers frequently appear at the State Parole Authority to argue for prisoners to be paroled as soon as they are eligible to be released.
Coronial Inquests
We provide representation for people who have been called to attend a coronial inquests including the family of the deceased, and others who may have their interests adversely affected or be subjected to criticism during the course of the proceedings.
Expert Trial Advocates
Our lawyers have experience in representing clients across a range of courts including: the Children’s Court, Local Court, District & Supreme Courts.
