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Max Crispe Barristers & Solicitors

Updated 2026-08-05 · 3,597 reviewed · 163 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(40) 66 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Trial AttorneyFamily LawSolicitorCivil Law AttorneyCriminal Law
Max Crispe Barristers & Solicitors
Services
Trial Attorney, Family Law, Solicitor
Reviews
40

What recent reviews say

Max Crispe offers criminal defence with standout lawyers who score wins in court, but client experience swings sharply depending on who handles your file. Some staff like Margot and Carole earn praise for thorough preparation and wins; others spark frustration over slow responses, cost-first attitudes, and neglect of clients awaiting trial.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: Past year has deteriorated: recent reviews criticise Morgan's avoidance and cost-fixation; older reviews celebrate Max and Margot. Staff quality appears to be driving variation in satisfaction.

Praised for
  • strong criminal defence outcomes
  • thorough case preparation
  • experienced and knowledgeable
  • named staff excellence (Margot, Carole, Kate, Shirley)
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff quality and responsiveness
  • poor communication and follow-up
  • unprofessional conduct with clients in custody
  • cost discussions before engagement clarity
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Best for: Clients seeking criminal trial defence who research which lawyer they get and speak directly with the firm about staff assignment.
Think twice if: Delays and unresponsiveness in early consultation have frustrated callers. Ask upfront which lawyer will handle your case.

Strengths

  • Named lawyers with strong courtroom records
  • Appeals and extraordinary licence applications
  • Handles indictable criminal charges

Worth knowing

  • Margot, Kate, Carole, and Shirley Cassey praised for criminal defence outcomes
  • Morgan criticised for poor client contact and lack of case preparation
  • Clients in custody report minimal in-person visits
  • One client reported lawyer forgot to show up to court

What reviews say by service

Criminal Law
Strong outcomes reported by satisfied clients, but inconsistent staff communication and preparation undermine trust.
Trial Attorney
Wins in Magistrates Court and jury trials praised; one past negligence complaint about outdated information presented in court.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.51 average across the 124 trial attorney businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
29
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
10

Common questions

Does the firm take on short-notice cases?
Yes. One reviewer noted Max took their indictable charge with less than two weeks' notice before sentencing.
Will my lawyer visit me if I'm in custody?
Not reliably. One recent complaint noted minimal in-person visits; communication often happened by video link just before court.
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Last updated 2026-08-05