Specialist Criminal Defence Lawyers

Stary Norton Halphen is the largest specialist criminal law practice in Melbourne, with all of its lawyers focusing exclusively on Criminal Law.

The firm is comprised of five Accredited Criminal Law Specialists and is structured as follows:

• Partners - Sam Norton, Andrew Halphen, Louise Conwell, Jim McGarvie, Nick Jane and Lisa Barbaro

• Senior Associates - Nisha Patel, Will Hart and Alana Reader

• Associates - Alexandra Murrell and Ari Bilotta

At Stary Norton Halphen, our dedicated professionals are focused on providing specialist expert services in criminal law, leaving other forms of law to other firms. We regularly appear in the Supreme, County, Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts.

In addition to our Melbourne location, we have criminal lawyers at two other sites - Ringwood and Sunshine.

Remember Criminal Law is our sole legal focus.
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Typical cases include:

• Culpable driving, drink driving, drug driving and traffic offences;

• Any dishonesty, theft or fraud offences;

• Sexual offences;

• Drug matters;

• Possessing firearms;

• Assault and Property Damage;

• Bail applications; and

• Crimes family violence cases.

We have lawyers available to manage your matter and represent you.

We have highly experienced advocates on staff to represent you at court. In addition we have access to an outstanding panel of Barristers whom we appoint with full knowledge of their strengths and relevance to our clients needs.