McGirr & Associates
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McGirr & Associates is a criminal defence and civil litigation firm in Sydney, best known for criminal and traffic defence. The principal, Paul FC McGirr, is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law, and the firm works as both a city practice and a country circuit practice.
Legal Aid and panel work
The firm says it is on all major Legal Aid Commission panels, including the serious indictable and Children's panels. It is also on the Legal Representation Office panel for witnesses summonsed to the LECC, ICAC and Royal Commissions. Paul McGirr is said to have sat on the Law Society of NSW's Criminal Law Committee several times over the last decade.
Areas of law at McGirr & Associates
Criminal and traffic
Other areas of law
Criminal defence is the core of the practice, with traffic matters, AVO applications and civil litigation alongside it. Paul FC McGirr leads a team that includes senior associate Robert Candelori and associate Justin Drew, and the lawyers appear in court for both criminal and civil matters.
Emergency and after-hours help from McGirr & Associates
* A 24-hour line covers all criminal matters, with Paul FC McGirr on 0405 508 099. Robert Candelori's number is 0438 400 329.
What customers say about McGirr & Associates
- 💬Customers say the team kept them updated and explained matters clearly.
- 💬Customers say the lawyers are thorough and well prepared for court.
Tips for visiting McGirr & Associates
- ✓Ask about fees and whether a first consultation is free before you book, as neither is set out on the site.
- ✓Bring any court papers and dates to the first meeting so the lawyer can check them straight away.
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FAQ about McGirr & Associates
Which courts does McGirr & Associates appear in?
The firm says it has appeared in almost all law courts in New South Wales. It also points to high-profile criminal matters in its background.
Who runs McGirr & Associates?
Paul FC McGirr, a decorated former NSW Police officer and prosecutor, has practised as a criminal defence lawyer for well over a decade. Senior associate Robert Candelori has worked with him for ten years.
Does McGirr & Associates work outside Sydney?
Yes, the firm says it runs an extensive country circuit and also takes city and interstate work.