Criminal Law
Criminal Lawyers in Auburn and Western Sydney
Being charged with an offence, or being contacted by police, is stressful. We explain the charge, the evidence and your options in plain English, and stand by you from the police station to the courtroom.
Our Approach
Clear Advice When It Matters Most
A criminal charge can affect your job, your family, your licence and, if you are not an Australian citizen, your visa. We listen to your side of the story, review the police brief carefully and give you honest advice about your options.
We represent clients at every stage of a criminal matter, from police investigations and first court appearances through to hearings, sentencing and appeals, in courts across New South Wales:
- Local Court of NSW: traffic matters, AVOs, bail and summary offences, which make up most criminal cases.
- District Court of NSW: more serious indictable offences, and appeals against Local Court decisions.
- Supreme Court of NSW: the most serious offences, and bail applications where bail has been refused in the Local Court.
- Children’s Court of NSW: offences alleged against young people under 18.
Whether you decide to plead guilty or defend the charge, we prepare your case thoroughly and represent you in court. If you plead guilty, we help you put forward the strongest possible material for sentencing.
In serious matters that proceed to trial in the District Court or Supreme Court, we work closely with experienced barristers where needed and stay involved in your case from start to finish.
If you are unhappy with a Local Court decision, you generally have 28 days to appeal to the District Court, so please contact us promptly.
You can speak with Irfan in English, Hindi, Urdu or Gujarati.
How We Can Help
Criminal Law Services
We act for people charged with a wide range of offences, including:
Traffic and Drink Driving
Drink and drug driving, speeding, driving while suspended or disqualified, and other traffic offences, including matters where your licence is at risk.
Apprehended Violence Orders
Advice and representation if police or another person has applied for an AVO against you, or if you need the protection of an AVO.
Bail Applications
Applying for bail at your first court appearance or later, and applications to vary bail conditions so you can work, care for your family and prepare your case.
Assault and Drug Charges
Common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession or supply of prohibited drugs. We review the evidence and advise you whether to plead guilty or defend the charge.
Fraud, Theft and Robbery
Fraud, larceny, robbery and other dishonesty offences. These charges can affect your employment and visa, so early advice is important.
Young People and the Children’s Court
Representation for young people charged with offences. Options such as cautions and youth justice conferences may be available under the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW).
Good to Know
Key Things to Know
Get Advice Before You Speak to Police
In most cases you have the right to silence when police are investigating you, although you may have to give your name and address in some situations. If police want to speak with you, get legal advice first.
Where Your Case Will Be Heard
The Local Court deals with most criminal cases in NSW. More serious indictable offences start in the Local Court and may then be committed to the District Court or Supreme Court.
Outcomes Without a Conviction
For some offences, the court can deal with a matter without recording a conviction, for example under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). Whether this is possible depends on the offence and your circumstances.
Charges Can Affect Your Visa
If you are not an Australian citizen, a criminal charge or conviction may affect your visa under the character requirements. We can advise you on both the criminal matter and the migration consequences.
This is general information only, not legal advice. Please speak with us about your own situation. Legal Aid NSW may fund some criminal matters: more about Legal Aid.
Charged with an Offence? Talk to Us Early
Call us as soon as you can. The earlier we are involved, the more time we have to review the evidence and prepare your case.
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Peerzada & Associates
Office
Suite 10, 35-39 Auburn Road
Auburn NSW 2144
Post
PO Box 40, Auburn NSW 1835
Phone and email
(02) 8097 4028
info@peerzada.com.au
Opening hours
Monday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
Sunday closed