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We believe in the transformative power of empathy in the pursuit of justice. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal representation to get the best results. Our success rate is a testament to our values – we’ve seen lives changed, futures redirected, and hope restored through our work.
Our specialist criminal lawyers appear in all courts in Newcastle, the Hunter Region and throughout NSW.
Contact us for a free Ask Arthur: Advice and Options Consultation.
Specialist advice and representation by experienced criminal lawyers for matters including sexual assault, domestic violence, assault, drugs, appeals, bail, white collar crime, jury trials and serious indictable offences.
Expert guidance and court representation by experienced traffic lawyers for matters including drink driving, licence suspensions, drug driving, dangerous or negligent driving, speeding offences and RMS appeals.
Facing criminal and traffic charges can be overwhelming. We take the time to listen to your story, understand your concerns, and develop a personalised defence strategy.
Winning is important. We have a proven track record of successfully representing offenders in court. We'll explore all avenues to protect your rights and achieve the best outcome for your case.
Guidance, support and reassurance every step of the way. We'll keep you informed about the progress of your case, ensuring that you understand your options and rights.
No. We offer a free Ask Arthur: Advice and Options Consultation.
This is a free 30-minute phone consultation where you will speak with an experienced criminal lawyer who will listen to your concerns, explain your legal options, and guide you on the best way forward.
Should you wish to proceed with legal representation, we will also provide you with a cost estimate for your matter.
Yes, we provide fixed legal fees for most matters. This includes sentence matters for domestic violence, drug possession, drink driving, assault, licence appeals and traffic offences.
However, in some circumstances, we will provide a clear cost estimate instead of a fixed fee. This will apply for larger, ongoing criminal matters, jury trials and Local Court hearings.
Arthur Law is based in Newcastle, NSW. Our experienced criminal and traffic lawyers service clients in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and the Hunter Region. We appear in all Local, District and Supreme Courts throughout New South Wales.
Yes. In most cases it is possible to negotiate with the police. We will discuss all of your options during the initial Ask Arthur consultation.
A formal notice requiring a person to attend court on a specific date. It will outline the charge/s for which you need to attend court. In addition, it will include the court location, and the prosecutor’s details.
If you don’t attend court, your matter could be dealt with in your absence. In some cases, a warrant could be issued for your arrest.
We will review the Court Attendance Notice with you during the initial Ask Arthur Consultation.
Yes, you can retain a barrister in your matter. However, a barrister is not always necessary. You will be required to have a barrister for some serious criminal charges.
We are committed to ensuring you receive the best possible outcome, therefore we work closely with Sydney and Newcastle’s top criminal barristers. We will work with you to discuss your options and retain the right barrister for your case.
Arthur Law is a leading firm of criminal lawyers in Newcastle, focused on defending your future when serious criminal or traffic charges put it at risk.
Our award-winning lawyers appear for clients throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and the Hunter Region.
Book a free Ask Arthur: Advice and Options Consultation today via our online form below.