Criminal Law

Nowra’s Criminal Law Specialists

The Australian legal system is complex and intimidating, and being convicted of a criminal offence can have devastating consequences. If you are facing criminal charges in Nowra, getting the right legal support is crucial to improve your prospects.

Douglass & Ford criminal lawyers understand the complexities of criminal matters and are here to provide the help you need. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team offers clear, affordable advice and strong legal representation.

Our Criminal Law Services

Our clients come from all backgrounds and face some of the most trying times of their lives. We appear in the Nowra Local and District Courts for hearings and trials, sentence matters, and severity and ground appeals.

We can represent you for a range of allegations, including:

• Public order offences: Riot, affray, and making false threats.
• Assault charges: Common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and aggravated assault.
• Drug charges: Drug offences, including possession, supply, and manufacture of prohibited drugs.
• Sex offences: Discreet representation aimed at protecting your rights and reputation.
• Break and enter: Charges related to entering a building with the intent to commit a crime. 
• Theft/larceny offences: Stealing from a dwelling/business premises, vehicle or other person.
• Weapons/firearms offences: Possession of prohibited weapons such as specific types of firearms and knives.
• Murder and manslaughter: Representation for the most serious criminal charges, including murder and manslaughter, and providing the most rigorous defence possible.
• Fraud: Expert legal advice and representation for fraud offences, including Centrelink fraud. 
• White collar crime: Offences relating to business and finance.
• Bail applications: We understand the importance of securing bail and can assist with urgent bail applications, working quickly to argue for your release from custody.

Why Choose Our Nowra Criminal Lawyers?

Choosing the right legal team for your criminal law matter can make a big difference to your case. Our specialists are insightful, have local knowledge, and a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system. Skilled and highly educated in current laws, policies and processes, our team will consider every aspect of your case to prepare and deliver the best representation possible.

Suburbs We Serve

Our criminal law services extend across Nowra and the surrounding areas. We regularly help clients in:

• North Nowra
• South Nowra
• Bomaderry
• Worrigee
• Berry
• Gerringong
• Shoalhaven Heads
• Vincentia
• Sanctuary Point
• St Georges Basin
• Ulladulla
• Milton

Legal Aid

Significant restrictions have impacted the availability of legal aid in recent years, which is generally available only to those on Centrelink benefits or who have very low incomes. Douglass & Ford can assist in completing your application for legal aid and guide you through the entire process. We have solicitors on the Children’s Crime Panel, General Criminal Law Panel, Indictable Criminal Law Panel and the Serious Criminal Law Panel.

Get in Touch

Need urgent help? Contact your local criminal law team in Nowra today. We are available when you need us most. Email [email protected] or call 02 4423 4115.