5 Best Criminal Lawyers in Bankstown
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated criminal lawyers in Bankstown, ranked by Google rating across 1,586 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Criminal charges from Bankstown and the surrounding Canterbury-Bankstown area are generally listed at Bankstown Local Court, on the corner of Chapel Road and The Mall. The first listing is usually a mention, where a lawyer can enter a plea or seek an adjournment.
Best criminal lawyers in Bankstown
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Hugo Law Group Editor's pick
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Doogue + George Editor's pick
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Angus Cameron Partners Editor's pick
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Abbas & Co Lawyers
4.98score -
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Nicopoulos Sabbagh Lawyers Criminal Defence & Traffic Lawyers
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Blackridge Law
4.93score -
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AKN & Associates
4.92score -
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Chidiac Legal
4.90score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “criminal lawyer bankstown”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among criminal lawyers in Bankstown
Highest weighted score
Abbas & Co Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 713 reviews.
Most reviewed
Abbas & Co Lawyers: 713 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Abbas & Co Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 713 reviews.
Where are criminal matters heard for Bankstown?
Bankstown Local Court handles summary offences, traffic charges and indictable offences that remain in the Local Court. Charges committed for trial or sentence go to the District Court, which sits full time at the Downing Centre in Sydney and at Parramatta.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
Most criminal offences in New South Wales are set out in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), and procedure, including which offences stay in the Local Court, is governed by the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW). Bail is decided under the Bail Act 2013 (NSW): the court asks whether there is an unacceptable risk, and for certain serious offences the accused must first show cause why detention is not justified. Under section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW), proceedings for a purely summary offence must generally be started within 6 months of the alleged offence.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Bankstown?
Fees for criminal lawyers in Bankstown depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Bankstown
Legal Aid NSW has an office in the Civic Tower, 66-72 Rickard Road, Bankstown. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Bankstown criminal lawyer FAQs
Where is Bankstown Local Court?
Bankstown Local Court is on the corner of Chapel Road and The Mall, Bankstown. The registry is open Monday to Friday.
Can a lawyer help with an AVO at Bankstown Local Court?
Yes. Apprehended violence order applications and related charges are dealt with in the Local Court, and a criminal lawyer can act for either the person seeking the order or the defendant.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Bankstown?
Costs depend on the charge and plea. Local Court guilty pleas are often quoted as fixed fees, while defended hearings cost more. NSW lawyers must disclose estimated costs in writing.
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