Are you being investigated or have you been charged?

You need strategic advice. The early steps can affect the outcome.

Speak to our Sunshine Coast Criminal Lawyers

Send us a Quick Enquiry, or give us a call on (07) 3012 6531 for a confidential discussion with our best criminal defence lawyers.

Getting started in 3 easy steps:

  1. Phone call - in the first phone call, we will get to know your situation and priorities.

  2. Email - after the call, you will receive an email from us outlining the court process, timeframes, options, and a fee estimate.

  3. Confirmation - once you confirm for us to go ahead, we start acting for you immediately.

Our Sunshine Coast criminal lawyers have over a decade of experience and appear almost daily in the Queensland criminal courts. We exclusively practice in criminal defence. We are not a general practice. We work discreetly and respond quickly. All communications are confidential.

We focus on successfully defending serious and complex crimes.

Our purpose is to offer strategic criminal defence to secure your best outcome.

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Criminal Lawyers Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast criminal lawyer

Best Sunshine coast criminal lawyers

Why choose us:

  1. Leading criminal law firm - Our firm has been established for over 10 years. We appear almost daily in the criminal law courts.

  2. Highly experienced criminal lawyers - Each of our senior lawyers have over a decade of experience in criminal law, and a combined practice of over 40 years. We have defended thousands of criminal charges.

  3. Focus on serious and complex crimes - Our lawyers are specifically trained and experienced in high-level serious and complex crimes. We are used to dealing with complex situations, including corporate crimes, publicity, historical allegations, cross-border criminal matters, organised crimes, or matters involving a lengthy period of alleged offending, voluminous evidence, or multiple defendants/charges.

  4. Strategic criminal defence - We focus on strategic criminal defence in achieving your optimal outcome. Every client’s priority is different. We get to know what matters to you. For most clients, not only liberties are at stake, but also work, family, and reputation. We give you advice specific to your case. We consider all options to achieve your best outcome.

  5. Attention to your case - As a private firm, our lawyers do not undertake bulk work. The file capacity of our lawyers is less than half of most other firms. This means that we spend time examining your case, understanding your situation, and giving you the best legal advice. We work quickly and respond promptly.

  6. Compassionate approach - Our clients are usually facing one of the most challenging times in their life. We are sensitive to the highly stressful nature of criminal law. Our services are delivered with kindness, respect, and understanding. There is no judgement.

Criminal offences

As a leading Sunshine Coast criminal law firm, our top criminal lawyers can represent you in all serious and complex offences, including:

  • Arson

  • Assault occasioning bodily harm

  • Aviation crimes

  • Bestiality

  • Bomb hoaxes

  • Break and enter

  • Bribery

  • Child exploitation material

  • Choking, suffocation, or strangulation

  • Corporate fraud

  • Cyber crimes

  • Customs’ offences

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death

  • Drug offences

  • Environmental offences

  • Extortion

  • Explosives

  • Food safety offences

  • Fraud

  • Grievous Bodily Harm

  • Human trafficking

  • Importation of a border controlled drug

  • Incest

  • Indecent treatment of a child

  • Kidnapping

  • Manslaughter

  • Money laundering

  • Murder

  • People smuggling

  • Perverting the course of justice

  • Prostitution

  • Rape

  • Sexual assault

  • Stalking

  • Stealing

  • Tax prosecutions

  • Terrorism

  • Trafficking in a dangerous drug

  • Using a carriage service to menace, harass, or offend

  • Weapons

    And more.

 

What our clients have said

Testimonials

“This is the first time I have been involved in any legal matter and was quite worried in the beginning. I would like to thank Amy and her team for helping me to get this legal matter resolved. I am really satisfied with the outcome of the case, good service provided, and their work efficiency. I highly recommend Amy and her team’s legal service if you are seeking legal advice.”

“From beginning to end Amy’s advice and guidance on how to see the matter through each stage was spot on and everything turned out exactly as she said it would. She left no stone unturned, calculated every possible scenario and laid all the choices before us making our decision much easier and much less stressful.”

“Thank you for all of your help when I was in trouble I appreciate it and it is not forgotten. Very professional service. It is good to be home again.”

“Ashworth Lawyers brings clear legal knowledge and expertise to the table. Communication was prompt and helpful when I need it the most, I’m very satisfied with the outcome that I got since it was much better than expected”

“We were very happy with Ashworth Lawyers. Everything from the quality of information you provided us with to the promptness of returning our calls was fantastic. I’d also like to say the level of professionalism on the day of court was outstanding & very much appreciated.”

“Although it was a difficult time waiting, with your expertise and experience, also the ability to communicate with the prosecutor, the matter finished earlier and it ended well. Everything was alright at the end”

“Dear David, firstly, I just want to sincerely thank you for all your assistance on my legal matters. The one thing that stood out to me from the first phone call  to the end of the matters in court was your supportive communication derived from your genuine concern for my matters, it is something I ought to mirror in my own future career. So thank you so much” - Brisbane 2022

“Many thanks to you and David for handling my matter so professionally and I do want to add David showed genuine empathy throughout the entire process and is a thorough gentleman with an expert knowledge of the court system and how to use it to the benefit of his clients. I know my matter was a very small one but David and yourself made me feel like I was your only client”

“I couldn’t be happier with the outcome from my matter. David and my Barrister worked tirelessly to get this matter through. I cannot thank them enough. I could not recommend a better lawyer. David was brilliant” K.Y Brisbane District Court 2022

“Any questions no matter big or small were answered very promptly. David made himself available whenever I needed him. This was my first experience going through this so David always explained everything so I could understand. He was always empathetic to my circumstances.”

“I can’t thank David enough for his help throughout my entire matter from the Police charge right through to the court dates. He was with me all along the way. His professionalism and expertise throughout the matter was beyond compare. I could not have asked for any better.”

“David ! Thank you for your hard work and winning the case for me despite all the odds against me ! Massive to work with and straight to the point . Recommend this champ of a lawyer anyday.” - F 2022

“Awesome David thank u for representing F. 🙌 you fought a good fight and we are grateful. Blessings to you and your family “- S 2022

“Prompt and professional service with great communication”- B 2022

“Hi David. Thank you so much for fighting on my behalf. I am so happy with the court outcome that spared me from the conviction not recorded. - P 2022”

 

What Happens Next?

  1. Getting started
    You will first have a complimentary, no-obligation phone discussion with one of our senior criminal lawyers. We will then send you an email outlining the process, your options, and a fee estimate. Once you confirm you would like us to act for you, we will open your file and request the necessary material from the prosecutor.

  2. Preparing your defence
    While waiting for the material, we will help you prepare any necessary defence documents, such as witness statements, medical records, CCTV footage, or character references.

  3. Examining the evidence
    Once the evidence is received, we will thoroughly examine it and provide strategic advice to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. If necessary, we will also discuss the option of briefing a barrister for further forensic analysis of your case.

  4. Discussing your options
    After reviewing the material, we will discuss your options, which may include:

    1. Pleading guilty and proceeding to sentencing.

    2. Pleading not guilty and preparing for trial.

    3. Negotiating with the prosecutor, such as seeking a charge reduction or discontinuance if the evidence is weak.

  5. Representing you in court
    Our highly experienced team appears in the criminal courts almost daily. This expertise allows us to develop the most persuasive and strategic arguments for your case. Contact us today to speak with our best Sunshine Coast criminal lawyers.

Our proven results

Our experienced criminal lawyers have consistently achieved the following results for clients:

  • Not guilty verdicts for serious criminal offences

  • Negotiated discontinaunce of charges

  • Negotiated downgrading of charges

  • Successfully argued reduced sentencing outcomes, such as good behaviour bonds and fines

  • Successfully argued for no conviction to be recorded

  • Successfully diverted cases from court to alternative dispute resolution processes, such as, drug diversion and adult restorative justice conferencing (mediation)

Courts we appear in

For over a decade, we have appeared in all serious and complex criminal offences before the Sunshine Coast courts. These courts include:

  • Caboolture Magistrates Court

  • Caloundra Magistrates Court

  • Gympie Magistrates Court

  • Gympie District Court

  • Maroochydore Magistrates Court

  • Maroochydore District Court

  • Nambour Magistrates Court

  • Noosa Magistrates Court

Need advice from a top Criminal Lawyer?

There is no fee or obligation for an initial phone discussion with our Sunshine Coast criminal lawyers. We act promptly, and all communications are completely confidential. Contact us today at (07) 3012 6531.

 

If you are looking for the best criminal lawyers in the Sunshine Coast region, contact our office today. If you wish to find out more about our services for criminal law matters choose one of the links below:

Criminal Law | Commonwealth Crimes | Traffic Law | Drink Driving | Drug Driving | Carriage Service Crimes | Domestic Violence | Sexual Assault | Child Pornography | Tax Fraud | CCC Investigations | ASIC Investigations | Aviation Law | Customs Law