Criminal & Traffic Law

Criminal Law

At Morelaw Solicitors & Barristers our solicitors pride themselves on their excellent advocacy skills in the courtroom and we are committed to protecting your rights.

Our solicitors travel to courthouses all over the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region including; Newcastle, Belmont, Cessnock, Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Kurri Kurri, Toronto, Parramatta, Scone, Taree, Muswellbrook as well as many more. We have extensive experience in the Local and District Courts as well as the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Our Criminal Law Team is committed to obtaining the best results for our clients and minimising their costs where ever possible.

While our solicitors have a high level of skill in the courtroom, we also have an excellent relationship with many local and Sydney barristers. For complex matters, or at our client’s request, we are happy to brief your preferred barrister.

Our solicitors attend court for criminal matters every day of the week and can provide assistance in all areas including:

• Assaults
• AVO matters
• Drug offences
• Firearm or dangerous weapon offences
• Murder or manslaughter
• Perjury
• Robbery
• Possession of stolen goods
• Sexual offences
• Property damage offences
• Public order offences
• Theft
• Fraud and social security offences
• Children’s Court matters
• Bail applications
• Appeals

For more information regarding a criminal matter, please contact our solicitor Christopher O'Brien on chris@morelaw.com.au. 

Traffic Law

Here at Morelaw Solicitors our director, Christopher O’Brien solicitor, has particular expertise in the area of traffic law.

Our traffic lawyers can provide assistance with the following traffic law matters:

• Drink driving offences- drink driving penalties and novice to high-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) offences
• Common driving offences- including unlicensed driving and driving whilst disqualified or suspended. Also includes speeding penalties, license suspension
• Serious driving offences- including dangerous, negligent, reckless or predatory driving
• Licence appeals- including advice for going to Court
• Interlock driving program- For those with multiple DUI charges

Our solicitors are also involved in the Traffic Offenders Program and often give lectures on traffic law.

For more information regarding a traffic matter, please contact our solicitor Christopher O'Brien on chris@morelaw.com.au.

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Alternatively, please contact our office on 02 4960 0166 to arrange a conference with Chris or another of our experienced criminal lawyers.

If you believe that you may be eligible for Legal Aid assistance, please fill out Legal Aid Application Form below and return to our offices.

Legal Aid Application form

The above form is current as of 21 October 2010. For more information please visit How to Apply on the Legal Aid website.