5 Best Criminal Lawyers in Penrith
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated criminal lawyers in Penrith, ranked by Google rating across 354 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Criminal charges from Penrith and the lower Blue Mountains are listed at Penrith Local Court, 64-72 Henry Street, Penrith. The same courthouse holds full-time District Court criminal sittings, so both summary and indictable matters are often heard locally.
Best criminal lawyers in Penrith
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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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Joseph Grassi + Associates
4.75score -
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Complete Legal and Conveyancing
4.74score -
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Penrith Criminal Law Centre
4.72score -
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SCB Legal | Penrith Office
4.71score -
8
Davis Ford Lawyers
4.71score
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 penrith”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among criminal lawyers in Penrith
Highest weighted score
Joseph Grassi + Associates: 4.9 stars from 76 reviews.
Most reviewed
SCB Legal | Penrith Office: 118 Google reviews, rated 4.8.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
SCB Legal | Penrith Office: 4.8 stars from 118 reviews.
Where are criminal matters heard for Penrith?
Penrith Local Court hears summary offences and indictable offences dealt with summarily. When a matter is committed for trial or sentence, it usually goes to the District Court, which sits full time at the Penrith courthouse on Henry Street. The most serious offences are dealt with by the Supreme Court of NSW 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 Penrith?
Fees for criminal lawyers in Penrith 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 Penrith
Legal Aid NSW has a Penrith office and provides duty lawyers at Penrith Local Court. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Penrith criminal lawyer FAQs
Does the District Court sit in Penrith?
Yes. Penrith is one of the District Court's full-time criminal sitting locations, at the courthouse at 64-72 Henry Street.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Penrith?
Fees in Penrith vary by charge, plea and court. Many lawyers quote a fixed fee for a Local Court plea, while defended hearings and District Court trials are usually billed by stage or hourly. A written estimate should be provided before work starts.
What happens at a bail hearing in NSW?
The court decides bail under the Bail Act 2013 (NSW) by asking whether releasing the accused poses an unacceptable risk that conditions cannot reduce. For some serious offences, the accused must first show cause why detention is not justified.
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