5 Best Criminal Lawyers in Blacktown
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated criminal lawyers in Blacktown, ranked by Google rating across 1,377 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Criminal charges from Blacktown and nearby suburbs are generally listed at Blacktown Local Court, 1 Kildare Road, Blacktown. A lawyer can attend the first mention, seek the brief and advise on a plea.
Best criminal lawyers in Blacktown
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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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Juris Law Firm
4.93score -
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Pannu Lawyers
4.88score -
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ADADA Legal | Criminal & Traffic Lawyers Sydney
4.83score -
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Australian Criminal Law Group
4.78score -
8
Bainbridge Legal
4.73score
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 blacktown”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among criminal lawyers in Blacktown
Highest weighted score
Juris Law Firm: 5.0 stars from 244 reviews.
Most reviewed
Pannu Lawyers: 895 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Juris Law Firm: 5.0 stars from 244 reviews.
Where are criminal matters heard for Blacktown?
Blacktown Local Court hears summary offences, traffic and driving charges, and indictable offences dealt with in the Local Court. Matters committed for trial or sentence are sent to the District Court, which sits full time at nearby Parramatta and Penrith.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
New South Wales criminal law is largely found in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), with drug offences in the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) and road offences in the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW). Bail applications are decided under the Bail Act 2013 (NSW), which applies an unacceptable risk test and, for listed serious offences, a show cause requirement. The Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) decides whether an indictable offence is dealt with in the Local Court or committed to a higher court.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Blacktown?
Fees for criminal lawyers in Blacktown 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 Blacktown
Legal Aid NSW has an office at 13-17 Kildare Road, Blacktown. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Blacktown criminal lawyer FAQs
Where is Blacktown Local Court?
Blacktown Local Court is at 1 Kildare Road, Blacktown. Its registry takes enquiries on the NSW Local Court number, 1300 679 272.
Is legal aid available in Blacktown?
Yes. Legal Aid NSW has an office on Kildare Road, Blacktown, and eligibility for a grant depends on a means test, a merit test and the charge.
What should I do after being charged in Blacktown?
Check the Court Attendance Notice for the court date and any bail conditions, keep any paperwork police gave you, and speak to a criminal lawyer before the first mention.
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