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One of Sydney’smost highly ratedcriminal defence lawyers

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Clarity · Strategy · Defence

A clear way forward

When stakes riseclarity leads

Understand the facts and evidence before deciding what comes next.

  1. 01UnderstandHear the full account
  2. 02ReviewIdentify what matters
  3. 03PlanMake the next step clear
  4. 04ActMove forward with purpose
Police or criminal chargesPolice interviews, family violence, assault, drug, property, and other criminal allegations.

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Protection orders: AVO, ADVO & APVODomestic & family violence allegationsAssault & violent offencesSexual offencesDrug offencesAnimal-related offencesTheft, burglary & robberyKidnapping & unlawful confinementDeath-related offencesFraud & white-collar crimeProperty & proceeds of crimeWeapons & other criminal offences
Driving or licence problemsDemerit points, licence suspension, drink or drug driving, traffic offences, and serious driving allegations.

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Speeding offencesMobile-phone use while drivingParking offencesDrink drivingDrug drivingNegligent drivingDangerous, reckless & menacing drivingSuspended, disqualified & unlicensed drivingOther traffic offencesTraffic and licence appeals
Urgent helpContact us promptly if you face a police interview, custody, an urgent bail application, or an appeal deadline.

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Help with a police interviewBail & release applicationsBail variationCriminal appeals
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Our approach

How we handleyour matter

We review the facts and evidence, explain the available options, and confirm what needs to happen at each stage.

Careful review of the evidence
Clear explanation of your options
Regular updates on your matter
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Representative matters

Case analysis andlegal strategy

Our case studies explain the background, central issues, strategy, and outcome while protecting client privacy.

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Criminal defence lawyer

Alex Zhao

Alex Zhao practises in criminal defence, with experience across domestic violence, common assault, and driving matters. He reads the evidence closely, speaks plainly, and plans each step with care.

Meet Alex
Areas of practice
Domestic violence, common assault and driving matters
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Technology Sydney
Admission
Admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of New South Wales