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Fixed fees
At Criminal Lawyers Sydney, we provide a wide array of professional and comprehensive legal services on a fixed fee basis. This means that you get the best criminal defence in Sydney at affordable prices.
We recommend that you take advantage of our free first consult which will give you the opportunity to meet with your lawyer to discuss your case in detail and the relevant fees associated.
Click on the link below to find out how much your case will cost:
Bail Applications
Our fees include all case preparation, conferences and a full day in court for bail application by a senior lawyer is as follows:
- $2,200 (incl GST) for Sydney Metropolitan,
- including weekend bail applications;
- $3,300 (incl GST) for courts outside of Sydney plus travel disbursement, including weekend bail applications;
Supreme Court Bail Application
- $4,000 plus GST
If you would like to speak to a lawyer regarding bail applications call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Driver Licence Appeals
Our fees includes all case preparation, conferences and a full day in court for driver licence appeals by a senior lawyer is as follows:
- $1,650 (incl GST) & Local Court Filing Fee, for courts in Sydney Metropolitan;
- $2,200 (incl GST) & Local Court Filing Fee, for courts outside of Sydney
If you would like to speak to a lawyer regarding driver licence appeals call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Severity Appeals - District Court
Our fees include all case preparation, conferences, drafting and filing appeal and a full day in court for by a senior lawyer severity appeal is as follows:
- $2,200 (incl GST) for courts in Sydney Metropolitan;
- $3,300 (incl GST) for courts in Sydney Metropolitan if the Local Court Sentence was Full Time Imprisonment
- $2,500 (incl GST) for courts outside Sydney, plus travel disbursements;
- $3,800 (incl GST) for courts outside of Sydney, plus travel disbursement, if the Local Court Sentence was Full Time Imprisonment
If you would like to speak to a lawyer regarding severity appeal, call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Mental Health Application - Section 32
Criminal lawyers Sydney may be able to have your charges dismissed on the basis that you suffer from a ‘mental condition’.
The fees are inclusive of all work including briefing psychiatrist/psychologist, initial court date, all preparations, conferences and court hearing date, is:
- $3,300 (incl. GST) for courts in Sydney Metropolitan.
- $3,800 (incl. GST) plus travel disbursements for courts outside Sydney.
Note that some applications are more complex and your lawyer will be able to quote you a fixed fee for your particular case.
For a mental health application, you can review the criteria on the following link: Mental Health Application- Section 32.
If you would like to speak to a lawyer regarding section 32/ mental health application, call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Pleading Guilty
Our fees include case preparation, conferences and a full day in court for pleading guilty and proceeding to sentence by a senior lawyer is as follows:
- $1,650 (incl GST) for courts in Sydney Metropolitan;
- $2,200 (incl GST) for courts outside of Sydney;
If you would like to speak to a lawyer regarding pleading guilty, call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Prison Visit
Our fees for attending prison includes, obtaining and reviewing charge papers, conference with a family member and a senior lawyer attending prison, as follows:
- $660 (incl GST) for Prisons in Sydney Metropolitan;
- $770 (incl GST) for Prisons outside of Sydney plus travel disbursements;
If you would like to speak to a lawyer to arrange for a prison visit, call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
Police Station Attendance
Our fees for attending police station includes, obtaining and reviewing charge papers, conference with a family member and a senior lawyer attending police station with you, as follows:
- $660 (incl GST) for police stations in Sydney Metropolitan;
- $770 (incl GST) for police stations outside of Sydney plus travel disbursements;
If you would like to speak to a lawyer to arrange attending police station with you, call Criminal Lawyers Sydney anytime on (02) 91528619 to arrange a free first conference now.
FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to represent me in court?
In NSW criminal cases the law pursuant to section 37 Criminal Procedure Act 1986 states that the accused person’s case may be conducted by the accused person themselves or by their lawyer.
In deciding whether you need a lawyer to represent you, you should first assess the nature of the criminal charge(s) that you are facing, which court you are attending, the maximum penalty available in that court and what possible outcome you intend to achieve in the end.
Most lawyers will have an area of law they specialise in, for example, criminal law, family law or conveyancing.
A specialised lawyer can help you understand your legal rights, identify any defences that you may not have been aware of.
Your lawyer can also inform you of the elements associated to the charge and if the prosecution can prove its case against you and further negotiate with the prosecution to drop or downgrade charges early in the proceedings.
Importantly inform you of any time limits that may apply to your case.
We recommend that you contact our specialist criminal lawyers and utilise our free first appointment services to make an informed decision if you wish to have a lawyer represent you in court.
What are the legal costs involved and how much will it cost for my case?
It is important that you know the legal costs involved in your case when dealing with a lawyer.
Lawyers charge professional costs and disbursements. Professional costs can be charged a number of difference ways such as a fixed amount or an hourly rate. Disbursements are charged for costs related to things including photocopying or any items that are paid for on your behalf such as court filing fees, barristers’ fees and or medical reports.
Lawyers will also charge for a range of legal work they do for you, including: phone calls, emails, drafting documents, spending time reviewing your case, preparing for court and attending court on your behalf.
The cost involved will depend on the type of charge, the complexity of the case and which court the matter is to be ultimately heard in.
Criminal Lawyers Sydney offers a fixed fee for certain types of cases with no hidden costs. This means that you can get the best criminal defence in Sydney at affordable prices.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
Legal aid NSW provides a range of legal services to disadvantage people about legal issues affecting them.
Legal advice is not available for everyone and unable to represent everyone, but this does not mean that you have no other options. Criminal lawyers Sydney can discuss your legal problem and identify if you are eligible for our fixed fee service.
Legal aid is also not free- most people will have to pay a contribution fee, depending on their financial circumstances and the type of case and the area of law. You must meet the eligibility requirements for a grant of legal aid, including a means test.
Criminal Lawyers Sydney are on the legal aid panel for District Court trials. If you have an upcoming trial that you wish to retain a private lawyer through the grant of aid, call us now to discuss further.