Stephen Hanley

Senior Counsel - Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Hanley is a Senior Counsel instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers. He is respected as one of the best Criminal Defence Barristers in Australia. Since becoming a criminal barrister in 1986, he has represented clients in a wide range of criminal trials ranging from more complex Local Court hearings to robbery, murder and commercial drug importation trials in the District and Supreme Courts. Mr Hanley is particularly exceptional in sexual assault trials. In fact, Sydney Criminal Lawyers believe that Mr Hanley is the best Criminal Defence Barrister in sexual assault cases in Australia. He has represented clients in several dozen sexual assault cases over his career with exceptional results. He successfully defended Australia's very first 'sex slavery' case and has obtained result after result in a wide range of sexual assault cases over the years; ranging from indecent assault to aggravated sexual intercourse without consent. If you are facing a District or Supreme Court trial for a sexual assault offence, Sydney Criminal Lawyers will work closely with Mr Hanley to give you the very best representation available.

Clive Steirn

Senior Counsel - Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Steirn is a Senior Counsel instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers. He is simply one of the best Criminal Defence Barristers in Australia in serious criminal trials. He is a tremendously capable, knowledgeable and persuasive criminal lawyer who carries an enormous amount of clout and respect into the courtroom. Mr Steirn is typically instructed in the most difficult criminal trials - such as particularly complex fraud and murder trials - which can only be effectively conducted by the very best criminal defence lawyers

William Brewer

Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Brewer is a Criminal Defence Barrister instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers. Since becoming a Barrister in 1979, he has provided exceptional criminal trial representation for hundreds of defendants faced with serious criminal charges ranging from dangerous driving occasioning death/GBH to robbery, murder and serious drug matters. His vast experience, thorough preparation and persuasive defensive style are greatly valued by Sydney Criminal Lawyers and highly respected by our clients. He consistently produces outstanding results in all types of criminal trials.

Mitchell Paish

Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Paish is a Criminal Defence Barrister instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers. He is one of the most respected Barristers practising in the District and Supreme Courts. His meticulous preparation, dedication to perfection and authoritative presentation in criminal trials is frequently praised by Judges and clients alike. He works closely with Sydney Criminal Lawyers to provide the highest standard of defence in all types of criminal trials. He can also be instructed to attend more serious Local Court Hearings and District Court Sentencing and Appeal matters.

Ertunc Ozen

Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Ozen is a Criminal Defence Barrister instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers. He is an extremely dedicated, highly respected and vastly experienced specialist Criminal Trial Barrister who clients of Sydney Criminal Lawyers can trust to provide outstanding in-court representation for their criminal cases. He has successfully defended several extremely difficult assault, fraud, sexual assault, drug and murder trials and has the rare ability to present complex information simply and persuasively. He is therefore very good at 'winning over' Juries and Judges. Mr Ozen is equally effective in running complex Local Court Hearings and presenting serious sentencing matters in the District and Supreme Courts. His is particularly experienced in terrorism cases and is an expert in the complex web of legislation relating to terrorism . In fact, he recently completed an 18 month long defence of an Australian man charged with 'engaging in a terrorist act' and regularly advises and represents clients of Sydney Criminal Lawyers that are accused of these very serious offences.

Greg Jones

Criminal Defence Barrister

Mr Jones is a Criminal Defence Barrister instructed by Sydney Criminal Lawyers, who specialises in Crime Commission and Proceeds of Crime matters. He is an expert in these matters and regularly lectures various bodies - including Police, Lawyers, University Students etc - in the laws governing applications for forfeiture orders, property restraining orders, examinations at the Crime Commission and in the Supreme Court of NSW and all other matters relating to the Crime Commission. Mr Jones is formidable in his defence and protection of clients' assets when the Crime Commission seeks to have that property forfeited to the State.