Best criminal lawyers in Perth Metropolitan
This list covers firms and barristers for whom criminal defence is a primary, not incidental, service, ranked using our methodology and scored from verified Google reviews, case-outcome mentions, and responsiveness.
Looking for a lawyer for a non-criminal matter? See our best lawyer overall list for firms covering family, civil, commercial and other practice areas alongside criminal work.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to criminal law, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
1. Chambers Legal Criminal Lawyers
4.9 (166)score 91/100
With 166 reviews at a 4.9 average and the highest composite score on this list, Chambers Legal has the review volume and consistency to back up its reputation on assault, sexual offence and drug matters. Named lawyers like Karen Bamforth, Yasmin and Linda show up repeatedly in reviews for turning bad situations into dismissed or downgraded charges.
Watch out: Costs come up in reviews, though clients frame them as worth it for the results.
Services: criminal law, personal injury law, law firm, civil law attorney
2. Andrews Legal
4.9 (284)score 92/100
Andrews Legal edges out the field slightly on composite score, built on 284 reviews at 4.9, the largest review base here. Clients repeatedly credit named lawyers Tabitha Raphael, Deearnah, Stuart and Mark with dismantling charges or eliminating mandatory sentences, and the firm is unusually consistent about disclosing fees upfront.
Services: free consultation, criminal law, family law, personal injury law
3. Curt Hofmann & Co
4.9 (130)score 90/100
Curt Hofmann & Co has been operating for over 50 years and it shows in the case preparation reviewers describe. Chris Sheehy and Katherine Dowling draw specific praise for turning serious charges into acquittals or dismissals, with reception staff also singled out for making a stressful process easier.
Watch out: Review volume (130) is solid but slightly lower than the top two, hence the medium confidence rating.
Services: free consultation, criminal law, family law, personal injury law
4. Magenta Legal Criminal Lawyers
4.8 (42)score 80/100
Matthew Blackburn's reputation for negotiating charge withdrawals instead of guilty pleas comes through clearly in the reviews, and his standing with magistrates and judges gets repeated mention. At 4.8 from 42 reviews the sample is smaller than the leaders, but the sentiment is strongly positive.
Watch out: One reviewer felt pushed toward an undertaking rather than the trial they wanted, worth raising directly if a trial is your preference.
Services: commercial business law, criminal law, family law, law firm
5. Hugo Law Group Perth
4.9 (34)score 81/100
Hugo Law Group handles some of the heaviest matters on this list, including murder and sexual offence charges, with Jack Hudson and Callum Parker named repeatedly for fast responses and outcomes that beat expectations. At 4.9 from 34 reviews the sentiment is strong even though the sample is modest.
Watch out: Service quality varies by which of the two named lawyers you get, and one reviewer described a dismissive initial assessment.
Services: criminal law, family law, personal injury law, law firm
6. Kate King Legal - Criminal Defence Lawyers Perth
4.7 (24)score 76/100
Kate King Legal's named team, including Jesse Cox, Leigh, Lisa and Kate King herself, draws consistent praise for keeping clients informed and organised through criminal and family matters. At 4.7 from 24 reviews it's a smaller sample, but the pattern of strong outcomes paired with genuine support is clear.
Watch out: A couple of older reviews mention late court arrival and costs running higher than expected.
Services: criminal law, family law, personal injury law, law firm
7. The Defence Lawyers
4.8 (21)score 74/100
The Defence Lawyers stands out for fast bail outcomes, including same-day examples, and Nick Terry and Alex Smith get specific praise for courtroom presence in restraining order work. The review base is smaller (21 reviews) so treat this as a promising but less-tested pick.
Watch out: One past client disputes advice given years ago, though this sits against a recent run of strong feedback.
Services: criminal law, family law, law firm, trial attorney
8. Legal Pathways Pty Ltd
4.4 (16)score 68/100
Clients single out Clint Hampson for combining legal skill with real compassion, delivering criminal outcomes that reviewers describe as better than expected. The review count is modest (16) at 4.4, so this sits lower in confidence than the firms above it.
Watch out: One reviewer noted a poor past outcome, though recent detail is thin either way.
Services: wills estate planning, free consultation, criminal law, family law
9. Andrew Levalds Barrister & Solicitor
4.2 (21)score 68/100
Andrew Levalds gets consistent marks for professionalism and courtroom skill, with clients noting how quickly he responds and how clearly he explains each step. Sentiment is mixed rather than uniformly positive, with one legal aid client reporting communication problems until a formal complaint was lodged.
Watch out: A legal aid client reported poor communication until escalating formally, worth asking about upfront if you're on legal aid.
Services: criminal law, family law, law firm, solicitor
10. My Legal Crunch Lawyers | Family Law | Mediation
5 (7)score 72/100
My Legal Crunch is primarily known for family law but all seven reviews are five-star, with Michael personally handling cases and clients praising clear advice through urgent matters. The review count is very small, so this is one to watch rather than a heavily tested option for criminal matters specifically.
Watch out: Very few reviews (7) and the practice's visible strength is family law rather than criminal defence specifically.
Services: wills estate planning, family law, civil law attorney, trial attorney
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Guides before you choose
- Getting arrested in WA: what happens and what to do first
A plain-English walkthrough of what typically happens after an arrest in Western Australia, your basic rights, and the first steps that matter most.
- Spent convictions and criminal record checks in WA
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