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We’ll fight to prove your innocence and secure the best outcome.
We help people across Sydney and Regional NSW understand exactly where they stand, get the right trusted advice, and walk into court with someone who knows the system inside out.
Book a free confidential call and we’ll respond the same day.
Lionel Rattenbury
He explained what was realistic, what the process looked like, and what we were going to do about it. And in the end, the charge was dismissed. I cannot recommend him highly enough…”
★★★★★
– Sarah B.
– Sarah B.
A criminal charge can destroy your entire life.
Your career, your reputation, your family — all of it suddenly feels at risk. And for most people, it can happen without warning.
A charge is not a conviction, but without the right lawyer it very often becomes one. What happens between now and your court date shapes the outcome more than almost anything else, and one mistake shouldn’t define the rest of your life.
A former Police prosecutor, now fighting for you.
There are a lot of criminal lawyers in Sydney. But very few of them have sat on the other side of these cases and know precisely how the prosecution builds its argument.
Lionel Rattenbury’s career, both in policing and in law, has been guided by one straightforward philosophy: that every person facing a criminal charge deserves clear, honest advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about, before they commit to a strategy, and before they receive a bill.
He brings 20+ years of courtroom experience and a prosecutorial background that tells him exactly what the other side is thinking — with a track record of outcomes that includes dismissed charges, section 10 orders, and sentences reduced well below what clients were initially told to expect.
He was the co-author of Local Court Criminal Practice, a resource used by practitioners across NSW. He charges fixed fees, agreed with you before a single court appearance.
What his clients remember most isn’t the credentials. It’s that he picked up the phone, gave a straight answer to a hard question, and showed up prepared — fighting for every outcome his clients deserved.
Book a free confidential call
Pick up the phone or fill in the form, and we’ll respond the same day. Your first appointment costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
We tell you exactly where you stand
We review your charges, give you an honest assessment of the realistic outcomes, and walk you through the options. No vague reassurances, no legal jargon.
We fight for the best possible outcome
Whether that’s charges that can be dismissed, or no conviction recorded, we prepare thoroughly and, and argue strongly, and keep you across every development.