Craig is a highly experienced defence lawyer who has been practicing Criminal law for over 30 years.
Craig is passionate about achieving the best result possible for each client. He communicates openly with clients, taking the time to obtain detailed instructions, advise options and plan an effective strategy.
Craig is a highly experienced defence lawyer who has been practicing Criminal law for over 30 years.
Craig is passionate about achieving the best result possible for each client. He communicates openly with clients, taking the time to obtain detailed instructions, advise options and plan an effective strategy.
Craig has a great depth of experience in all areas of Criminal Law:
Offences involving Violence:
- Assault
- AOABH
- Domestic violence
- Intimidation
- ADVO
Offences involving Drugs:
- Possession/Supply/Cultivate
- Possess precursors
- Proceeds of crime
Offences involving Sex:
- Sexual assault
- Indecent assault
- Historic sex offences
- Possess child abuse material
- Sexting
- Upskirting
Offences involving Property:
- Break and enter
- Larceny/shoplifting
- Fraud
- Centrelink offences
- Tax offences
- Obtain benefit by deception
Offences involving Driving:
- Drink driving
- DUI
- Drug present in system
- Negligent driving
- Drive manner dangerous
- Drive speed dangerous
- Causing grievous bodily harm/death
Offences involving Firearms:
- Possession without permit
- Unlicensed firearm
- Safe keeping firearm
About
Craig was admitted as a Solicitor in 1983 after completing a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws at Sydney University. During his university years he worked extensively in hospitality, construction and farm work. He also travelled and worked overseas for several years.
Since admission he has worked exclusively in Criminal and Traffic Law, representing clients in both the Local and District Courts all over NSW. He then completed a Master of Criminology degree at Sydney University in 1997. Ten years ago he became a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. For the last eight years he has worked intensively as a Special Counsel at Armstrong Legal, one of Australia’s leading criminal law firms.
Craig’s experience, cross-examination skills and candour in the courtroom are highly regarded.
He is well known to Magistrates and Judges and has earned a reputation over many years as a thorough, honest and persuasive advocate. This has led to thousands of successful outcomes.
He enthusiastically takes on the Police where they have exceeded their duty or used excessive force, resulting in many Costs Orders on behalf of clients.
He has represented clients in Local Court Sentence Hearings, Defended Hearings, Bail Applications, ADVO matters and District Court Sentence Hearings, Severity and Conviction Appeals and Supreme Court Bail Applications.
Craig is married and has five children.
Bachelor of Laws
Master of Criminology
Law Society Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
Listed on Doyle’s Register of leading Criminal Lawyers
Testimonials
Many thanks for your help, efforts & support with my unfortunate predicament. “Truth will out!” will become my new mantra to help me remain sane.
Thank you for all your help over this period of time you have been of great assistance and we had a great result.
Once again thank you for your excellent advice and counsel in my legal matter. It has been a very stressful period for me however your guidance and calm manner was incredibly appreciated and it helped me greatly through the whole process.
To say that my mind has been put at ease is an understatement to say the least. I could not have hoped for a better outcome and I can’t stress enough how important that result was for me.
Thanks very much for your help and guidance on this matter. I can’t express my gratitude enough.