5 Best Criminal Lawyers in Liverpool
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated criminal lawyers in Liverpool, ranked by Google rating across 1,776 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Criminal charges from Liverpool and south-west Sydney are generally listed at Liverpool Local Court, 150 George Street, Liverpool. A lawyer can appear at the first mention and request the police brief before any plea is entered.
Best criminal lawyers in Liverpool
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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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Criminal Law Group - Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers 🥇
4.98score -
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Karnib & Co Lawyers
4.85score -
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State Law Group
4.84score -
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GKN Law Firm
4.79score -
8
Maatouks Law Group
4.75score
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 liverpool”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among criminal lawyers in Liverpool
Highest weighted score
Criminal Law Group - Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers 🥇: 5.0 stars from 1,107 reviews.
Most reviewed
Criminal Law Group - Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers 🥇: 1,107 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Criminal Law Group - Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers 🥇: 5.0 stars from 1,107 reviews.
Where are criminal matters heard for Liverpool?
Liverpool Local Court deals with summary offences, traffic matters and indictable offences that stay in the Local Court. The District Court does not sit at Liverpool for criminal matters; serious charges are committed to a District Court that sits full time, such as those at Parramatta, Campbelltown or the Downing Centre in Sydney.
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 Liverpool?
Fees for criminal lawyers in Liverpool 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 Liverpool
Legal Aid NSW has an office in Liverpool and provides duty lawyers at Liverpool Local Court. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Liverpool criminal lawyer FAQs
Is there a District Court in Liverpool?
No. The District Court's criminal sittings are not held at Liverpool. Indictable matters from Liverpool Local Court are committed to a District Court sitting elsewhere in Sydney, commonly Parramatta, Campbelltown or the Downing Centre.
Is legal aid available in Liverpool?
Yes. Legal Aid NSW has a Liverpool office and duty lawyers attend Liverpool Local Court. A grant of aid for ongoing representation depends on means, merit and the type of charge.
How long does a Local Court criminal matter take in NSW?
A guilty plea in the Local Court is often finalised within a few mentions. A defended hearing usually takes several months to reach a hearing date, depending on the court's list.
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