4 criminal lawyers with offices in Perth are listed below, including Andrews Legal Perth, Curt Hofmann & Co Criminal Lawyers, Robertson O’Gorman Perth Office and others. Listings are compiled from public information; practices marked Claimed have confirmed their details with us. Before engaging anyone, confirm their current practising status with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
Andrews Legal Perth
- Level 5, 524 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
- (08) 9221 2999
- 16 October 2026
Curt Hofmann & Co Criminal Lawyers
- Level 2, 533 Hay Street, Perth CBD, Perth WA 6000
- (08) 9322 2233
- 13 October 2026
Robertson O’Gorman Perth Office
- Level 2, 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005
- (08) 9322 1199
- 16 October 2026
Vannin Legal Joondalup
- Unit 1, 8 Royce Court, Joondalup WA 6027
- (08) 9300 2344
- 16 October 2026
What a criminal lawyer in Perth can help with
Criminal defence lawyers represent people who have been charged with, or are being investigated for, an offence: from traffic and drink-driving matters in the local court through to serious indictable charges before a jury. Criminal law is mostly State and Territory law, so procedure, penalties and diversion options differ between Western Australia and elsewhere.
- Police interviews and what to say (and not say)
- Bail applications and bail variations
- Traffic and drink- or drug-driving charges, licence appeals
- Assault, drug, dishonesty and public order charges
- Domestic and family violence charges and protection orders
- Pleas, sentencing submissions and diversion programs
- Appeals against conviction or sentence
Criminal Law in Western Australia: what is different
Charges are heard in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court of Western Australia. Costs disclosure obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA) apply before work starts.
Questions to ask before you instruct
- How often do you appear in the court where my matter is listed?
- Is a fixed fee available for a plea, and what changes if the matter becomes a defended hearing?
- What are the realistic outcomes, and what could I do now to improve them?
- Will you, or someone else in the firm, appear on the day?
- Am I eligible for Legal Aid or a duty lawyer?
Costs and funding
Many criminal lawyers quote fixed fees for a guilty plea and staged estimates for a defended hearing. Legal Aid WA runs duty lawyer services in the busiest courts and grants aid for more serious matters on a means and merits test. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services operate across Western Australia. Lawyers must give you costs disclosure under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA) before or as soon as practicable after starting work.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I answer police questions?
You generally must give your name and address, but you are not obliged to take part in an interview. Get advice before you do: what is said in an interview is usually admissible and cannot be taken back.
Can I get bail?
That depends on the charge, your history and the risks the court must weigh. A lawyer can prepare a bail application with proposed conditions, sureties and supporting material, which significantly affects the outcome.
Will a conviction be recorded?
Courts in Western Australia have discretion in some matters to deal with an offence without recording a conviction, or to use diversion. Eligibility depends on the offence, your record and the court; ask your lawyer early.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and inclusion in the directory is not a recommendation. See our disclaimer and how listings are compiled.