How Can I Find the Right Lawyer Near Me?

Choosing the right lawyer for your criminal or traffic law case in New South Wales is an important decision – one that can affect you well into the future.

Of course, location can be important – after all, a lawyer that is in a location near you can be the most accessible, and often the most familiar with magistrates, judges, prosecutors, court staff, and court processes and procedures in your local area.

There are also a number of other factors that can help to ensure the lawyer you choose has the right specialist experience, has your interests at heart, and will fight to secure the best possible result for you,  at an affordable price.

So, here are a few tips to help you find the right solicitor, barrister or law firm near you:

Word of mouth

It can be of great benefit to have a lawyer referred from someone you know – as your trusted friend or family member may have gone through the legal process and therefore be able to attest to the particular solicitor, barrister or law firm’s ability to look after them and achieve a good outcome, through having the right experience, being responsive, compassionate and delivering transparency and affordability in terms of price.

Taking advantage of the internet

Another way to help you to find the right lawyer near you is to spend some time on the internet, making important enquiries such as:

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• Is the lawyer an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law, or is the law firm headed by accredited specialists?
• Has the lawyer or law firm been around for a long time? 
• Have they achieved awards for excellence in the field? 
• Do they have a good track record of positive client reviews? 
• Have they achieved success in the type of case you are involved in?
• Will they offer me a free first appointment,to give me an opportunity assess whether they are right for me without having to pay for the privilege?
• Do they offer transparency in terms of fees, such as fixed fees for work they undertake?

Much of this information can be obtained from independent, third party websites, such as from Google reviews, awards programs and other platforms, while a significant amount can also be gleaned from the law firm’s published material which can include recent case results, awards achieved and client reviews obtained.

Legal costs

Legal fees can often be hefty, potentially adding to the stress, uncertainty and anxiety you are already going through.

And while having the best lawyer on your side can be vital in ensuring you achieve the justice you deserve, being informed of the financial side of things can also be very important.

For that reason, it’s a good idea to look for a firm that offers transparency in legal costs.

If the firm advertises that they offer fixed fees, these should be transparent through the publication of specific fees for specific services on their website.

If your case serious and complex, and fixed fees aren’t available, it’s a good idea to ensure you are given a detailed cost estimate at the very start – which includes the work to be undertaken, the costs involved and the estimated time-frame.

An important decision

Finding the right lawyer in your location is not a decision to be taken lightly, so it’s a good idea to take your time before formally engaging your legal representative.

Many law firms offer a free first conference, during which you can assess whether the lawyer you are seeing is right for you and your particular case.

Our firm

For our part, Sydney Criminal Lawyers has offices in nine locations across New South Wales – the Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Sutherland, Penrith, Bankstown, Newcastle, Gosford and Chatswood.

Or if it’s more convenient for you, we also offer conferences by telephone and Zoom.

If you are going to court for a criminal or traffic law case, your first consultation with us is free of charge and without obligation.

We offer fixed fees for many of our services and those fees are published on our website, we are a specialist criminal defence firm headed by Accredited Criminal Law Specialists, have been serving clients for over 20 year, have an exceptional track record of successfully defending and winning a wide range of criminal and traffic law cases – from AVOs, less serious assault, drug and driving cases all the way to murder, commercial drug importation and supply and complex fraud cases – and our client reviews speak for themselves.