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Criminal Law Division

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Warren McKeon Dickson has extensive experience in all criminal matters in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales. We regularly attend at Sutherland, Wollongong and South Coast Local Courts. We are able to assist you to obtain the best result in your court proceedings and advise you on all the steps which may be taken to improve your prospects prior to your court hearing, including obtaining documents to tender in court on your behalf and making referrals to suitable courses or qualified counsellors.

We are able to advise you upon the evidence necessary to prove a charge and also to assist you in gathering the evidence necessary to defend yourself. We also have experience in the conduct of committal hearings and jury trials and benefit from having strong working relations with specialist Criminal Law Queen’s Counsel and Senior Counsel to ensure you have access to the highest possible level of expertise in your defence.

We understand that the process of being charged is a traumatic one no matter who you are.  We are able to assist you from the time of your first contact with police all the way through to representation in court, making sure you understand the process and your options at each stage.

 

Apprehended Violence Orders

We are experienced in all aspects of Apprehended and Domestic Violence Orders, acting for both defendants and people in need of protection. We know how important it can be to win these types of applications and are dedicated towards obtaining the best result for all of our clients at competitive rates.

 

Our Services

We can provide you with advice and assistance in relation to:

  • Driving Offences and Licence Appeals
  • Assaults (Sexual and Common)
  • Drug and firearm charges
  • Taxation Offences
  • Fraud, theft, larceny and deception charges
  • Apprehended and Domestic Violence Orders
  • Bail Applications
  • Police interviews
  • Children's Court Matters
  • Annulling Convictions
  • Appeals on Conviction and Sentence
  • All Court Appearances

If you would like further information on:

  • Driving Offences and Licence Appeals
  • Removing Habitual Offender Declarations from the RTA
  • Preparing for court, obtaining references, counselling and rehabilitation programs
  • Entering a plea in relation to criminal charges and driving offences
  • Appealing a sentence received in the Local or District Courts
  • Applying for or varying bail
  • Defending or negotiating any criminal charges
  • Instituting or defending an Apprehended Violence Order

Please call us on (02) 9525 8688 to receive FREE preliminary phone advice or have information on the above delivered to you.

Key People

sutherland shire lawyer kevin dwyerKevin Dwyer 

manages the Criminal Law Division of Warren McKeon Dickson Lawyers. Kevin regularly attends Sutherland and Sydney Local Courts as well as courts all along the South Coast on all criminal matters. Kevin has over 10 years experience working in criminal law and can assist you with your defence to any criminal charges or driving offences, licence appeals, bail applications in the Local District and Supreme Court as well as conducting Appeals on convictions and sentencing to the District Court or Court of Criminal Appeal ...read more


Lisa O'Leary 

has experience in the conduct of both Local and District Court Criminal matters appearing and briefing counsel. Lisa can represent you in Sutherland and Wollongong Local Court on all criminal charges and driving offences. Lisa has hands on experience with Applications for Apprehended Violence Orders and has particular expertise in criminal charges with interrelated family law issues ...read more


Kieran HaydonKieran Haydon 

obtained a University scholarship to work as a law graduate with Warren McKeon Dickson Lawyers and was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2008. Kieran is a dedicated young lawyer who has experience and can provide you with court representation on all driving offences, drug and assault matters and bail applications. Kieran assists us in providing low cost preparation of large scale criminal defence matters and appeals ...read more

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