Criminal lawyers in Hobart
First, the 3 firms we picked in Hobart, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 3
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Logan & Partners provides legal and advisory services in Hobart and Melbourne. The firm specialises in criminal and traffic law among other practice areas. It was founded in 2021.
What the firm says it handles
- Drink & drug driving
- Speeding
- Licence suspension & disqualification
- Family violence matters
- Drug offences
- Assault & violent offences
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- Fraud & white-collar crime
Why we picked it
A Hobart and Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide lists as a Leading Tasmanian criminal-defence firm, with its principal Dinesh Loganathan also listed Leading.
- Office
- Level 1, 174 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
The Cangelosi Firm specialises in criminal defence, traffic matters and related investigations in Hobart, Tasmania. It was formed in 2022. The firm is based at Suite 1, Level 4, 81 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.
What the firm says it handles
- Criminal and traffic matters
- Intentional torts
- Investigations
Why we picked it
A boutique Hobart criminal and traffic practice whose principal Fabiano Cangelosi is listed Leading by Doyle's Guide for Tasmanian criminal defence.
- Office
- Suite 1, Level 4, 81 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Monk Lawyers
Hobart- Since 2023
Monk Lawyers is a Hobart-based firm that practises criminal law across Tasmania. It is led by principal lawyer Pip Monk. The firm appears regularly in all criminal courts in Tasmania and handles matters such as appeals, bail and restricted licence applications.
What the firm says it handles
- Driving offences
- Offences of violence
- Dishonesty offences
- Drug offences
- Sexual offences and child exploitation
- Restricted drivers licence applications
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- Appeals to the Supreme Court
Why we picked it
A boutique Hobart criminal-defence firm led by Pip Monk, who Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian criminal defence.
- Office
- 166 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Tasmania Legal Aid
Free legal information and phone line; may fund a lawyer for criminal charges if you meet its eligibility rules.
1300 366 611
- Hobart Community Legal Service
Free legal assistance in southern Tasmania for eligible people; ask what it can help with.
03 6223 2500
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When you need a criminal lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a criminal lawyer:
- You have been charged with an offence or told you will be.
- Police have asked you to attend an interview.
- You have a court date for a criminal charge.
Questions about criminal lawyers in Hobart
- How does Zoe pick criminal lawyers in Hobart?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does criminal law cover?
- Criminal charges: being charged with an offence, police interviews, and court dates for criminal matters. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a criminal lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a criminal lawyer: You have been charged with an offence or told you will be; Police have asked you to attend an interview; You have a court date for a criminal charge. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for criminal matters in Hobart?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Tasmania Legal Aid and Hobart Community Legal Service under free options.
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