Criminal lawyers in Perth
First, the 4 firms we picked in Perth, 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
- 4
- 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.
Holborn Lenhoff Massey is a Perth law firm offering court representation, commercial services and estate planning. The firm is located on the eastern side of the Perth CBD. Its lawyers have experience in criminal law, wills and estate planning, commercial agreements, litigation and construction law.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning & wills
- Commercial agreements
- Criminal law
- Construction law
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Debt recovery
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- Agency work
Why we picked it
A Perth firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier of WA criminal defence firms, with a commercial practice alongside its criminal work.
- Office
- 3rd Floor, Irwin Chambers, 16 Irwin Street, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Curt Hofmann & Co provides legal advice and representation to both adults and children facing criminal charges in Perth and throughout Western Australia. The firm is located in the court precinct of the Perth CBD. Its lawyers draw on over 50 years’ experience.
What the firm says it handles
- Drugs offences
- Property offences
- Sex offences
- Violence offences
- Traffic law
Why we picked it
A boutique Perth criminal and traffic law firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for WA criminal defence.
- Office
- Level 6, 533 Hay Street, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Hugo Law Group provides criminal defence representation in Sydney (NSW), Canberra (ACT) and Perth (WA). The firm operates criminal law offices in those cities.
What the firm says it handles
- Drink and drug driving offences
- Licence appeals
- Traffic offences
- Assault offences
- Sexual offences
- Fraud offences
Why we picked it
A criminal defence firm with offices in several states, including Perth, that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for WA criminal defence.
- Office
- Level 12, 26 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Tehan Legal is a specialist criminal law firm based in Perth. It represents individuals across Western Australia in criminal matters.
What the firm says it handles
- Assault and violent offences
- Sexual offences
- Fraud and dishonesty offences
- Murder and manslaughter
- Financial crime
- Property offences
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- Restraining order matters
Why we picked it
A specialist Perth criminal law firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for WA criminal defence.
- Office
- Level 11, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Aid WA
State legal aid commission; call the infoline to ask about free advice and help if you have been charged.
1300 650 579
- Aboriginal Legal Service of WA
Free legal help for Aboriginal people in WA, including criminal matters.
1800 019 900
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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 Perth
- How does Zoe pick criminal lawyers in Perth?
- 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 Perth?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Aid WA and Aboriginal Legal Service of WA under free options.
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