Arthur Law is a boutique criminal and traffic law firm based in Newcastle that defends your future. We pride ourselves on the recognition we’ve received from the legal profession and our clients. This page explores the awards and acknowledgements our team has earned over the years to establish Arthur Law as a Leading Criminal Law Firm in Newcastle.
If you’ve been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in Newcastle or the Hunter Region, you can learn more about our services and court representation here. You can also book a free Ask Arthur Consultation by calling 0421 700 497. Alternatively, you can complete the form on our Contact Us page.
Industry Recognition
Each year, Doyles Guide conducts an extensive survey within the criminal law profession. The survey determines the best criminal lawyers and barristers in NSW. Therefore, lawyers included in the list have been identified by their fellow criminal lawyers and barristers, for their expertise and abilities in the specified area.
In 2026, Doyles Guide recognises both Martin Vazquez and Zoe Whetham as Leading Criminal Lawyers, as follows:
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- Zoe Whetham named one of only three Preeminent Criminal Lawyers in regional New South Wales.
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- Martin Vazquez named a Leading Criminal Lawyer in regional New South Wales.
In addition, both Martin Vazquez and Zoe Whetham have been named Recommended Traffic and DUI Lawyers in NSW for 2026. This category recognises the best traffic lawyers in NSW, with expertise in traffic law, including drink driving, drug driving and other driving related offences.
Zoe has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide in previous years:
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- 2025: Preeminent Criminal Lawyer and Recommended Traffic Lawyer
- 2024: Preeminent Criminal Lawyer and Recommended Traffic Lawyer
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- 2023: Preeminent Criminal Lawyer
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- 2022: Leading Criminal Lawyer
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- 2021: Recommended Criminal Lawyer
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- 2020: Rising Star, Criminal Law
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- 2019: Rising Star, Criminal Law
In addition, Martin has been recognised in previous years by Doyle’s Guide as follows:
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- 2025: Leading Criminal Lawyer
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- 2024: Leading Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Law Accreditation
Zoe Whetham, partner at Arthur Law, is an accredited specialist in Criminal Law.
Less than 5% of the legal profession hold specialist accreditation. It is achieved through rigorous testing of legal knowledge and advocacy skills.
By retaining an accredited specialist, clients can be confident they are receiving advice and representation from a lawyer who is recognised as an expert in their field.
Zoe was awarded specialist accreditation in 2023 by the Law Society of New South Wales. You can read more information about specialist accreditation here.
Client-Rated Reputation
Arthur Law is proud to be recognised by our clients through our 90+ 5-star Google Rating.
These reviews reflect our commitment to providing compassionate yet professional legal representation to those in need, and the excellent results we have achieved.
