Peter Murphy Criminal Law

Peter Murphy is a very experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer based in the Sydney CBD. His firm specializes in criminal law and related areas.

Peter Murphy was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 1986 and as a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia in 1987. He holds Specialist Accreditation in criminal law from The Law Society of NSW and accepts instructions in all types of criminal matters. He also accepts assignments from the Legal Aid Commission.

Having practiced in criminal law exclusively since 1987, Peter represents people who wish to plead guilty or not guilty, and has the knowledge and experience to professionally and thoroughly represent his clients and obtain the best possible results.

Peter Murphy Criminal Law appears in criminal courts, tribunals, commission hearings and inquests throughout NSW. We enjoy a good reputation amongst judges, magistrates, the legal profession and the public alike, and have effectively represented parties in all criminal jurisdictions with considerable success since 1998.

Our offices are conveniently located near the Downing Centre Local and District Courts and close to Central Local Court. The Supreme Court is also within walking distance.

As a small law firm, we view every case as important and therefore give the full attention and consideration required.

We believe your reputation, your liberty and your livelihood – including your right to drive – are of the utmost importance, and accordingly our representation will be of the highest standard, aimed at achieving the best available outcome.

We provide quality, cost effective legal representation, and are committed to providing personal attention and assistance to each client for their particular case while ensuring their legal rights are protected. We listen closely to concerns, and will spend time explaining the legal process. We always keep clients informed of the progress of their matters

Advice on pre-charge processes including arrest, questioning, identification parades and forensic procedures. Attendances at Sydney and suburban police stations and Australian Federal Police Headquarters, Bail applications in the Local, Children's, District and Supreme Courts Children's Court criminal matters Local Court criminal matters including defended hearings, pleas and forensic procedure applications Trials in the District and Supreme Courts Appeals in the District, Supreme (including the Court of Criminal Appeal) and High Courts Traffic, Drink Driving and Driving License matters including Appeals Apprehended Violence Matters Coronial Inquests Gaol visits NSW Crime Commission hearings Australian Crime Commission hearings NSW Police Integrity Commission and Independent Commission Against Corruption hearings Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime hearings NSW Parole Authority hearings , and Criminal Injuries and Victims Compensation Applications, Appeals and Restitution hearings