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O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors

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★ 4.6 · 218 Google reviews

📞 (02) 9261 4281Free first consultationAccredited specialist

O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors is a Sydney law firm that says it has over twenty years of experience. It is best known for criminal defence, including traffic offences, with civil claims and defamation work alongside. Customers say the team explains each step of the process clearly.

Who you will work with

Peter O’Brien is the principal solicitor. The team page also names senior associates Elliot Rowe, Megan Kirk, Wilson Tighe and Jenna Fletcher, criminal solicitor Sidnie Sarang, civil solicitor Anavi Arya, and Stewart O’Connell, who leads the defamation work. Support staff include a principal’s clerk and paralegals.

Areas of law at O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors

Personal injury

Medical negligence

Criminal and traffic

Criminal lawTraffic offencesBail applications

Other areas of law

Civil claimsDefamation lawCoronial inquestsLegal Aid applications

The criminal team defends charges from common assaults in the Local Court to serious trials in the Supreme Court. It also handles drug and white-collar offences, plea negotiation and sentencing. The civil team sues police, prisons and other authorities for damages over illegal arrest, assault, abuse or discrimination, and takes on medical negligence, professional misconduct and coronial inquest matters. Defamation is a separate area of work, and the firm describes its defamation practice as one of Sydney’s leading.

What customers say about O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors

  • 💬Customers say the team explains each step of the process clearly.
  • 💬Customers describe the lawyers as calm, supportive and compassionate.

Tips for visiting O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors

  • ✓Use the free consultation button or call 02 9261 4281 to book, then ask about fees and payment options before you commit, since payment plans are offered but no set fees are published.
  • ✓If cost is a concern, ask about the Legal Aid application process or the reduced-fee pro bono service, both of which the firm lists.
  • ✓Criminal and civil matters are handled by different teams, so say which area your matter falls in when you first call.

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FAQ about O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors

Does O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors offer a free first consultation?

Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation, and its criminal defence page also mentions a free 15-minute consultation.

Are O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors accredited specialists?

Yes. The firm says it has Law Society accredited specialists in criminal law, and its leadership is described as accredited specialists in criminal and civil law.

Does O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors work with Legal Aid?

Yes. The firm is a Legal Aid NSW panel lawyer and can help with Legal Aid applications.

Which courts do O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors appear in?

The firm says its solicitors appear in all courts and regularly present bail applications in the Local, District and Supreme courts in Sydney and throughout NSW.