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Paxman & Paxman

Updated 2026-08-05 · 3,597 reviewed · 163 listed · Scored from 79 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(79) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Paxman & Paxman
Services
Criminal Law, Family Law, Trial Attorney
Reviews
79

What recent reviews say

Oliver Paxman and his team consistently earn praise for balancing compassion with legal expertise. Clients describe feeling heard during stressful court matters, receiving clear advice on realistic options, and walking away with favorable outcomes-including spent convictions and won cases. The firm handles urgent late-night calls without hesitation, and staff including Lana guide clients through court processes with evident preparation.

Praised for
  • empathetic and supportive approach
  • achieved strong court outcomes
  • clear communication and guidance
  • professional and knowledgeable
  • available and responsive
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Best for: clients facing criminal charges or family court matters who value personal attention and practical advice

Strengths

  • Oliver Paxman's reputation for empathy and case preparation
  • track record of favorable court outcomes
  • available for urgent matters including after-hours
  • experienced team guiding clients through court processes

Worth knowing

  • Oliver Paxman named as lead lawyer in majority of reviews
  • Lana identified as court process guide
  • spent convictions achieved as documented outcome
  • after-hours availability demonstrated in urgent late-night case
  • clients report multiple successful representations over 18-month periods

What reviews say by service

Criminal Law
Strong outcomes on criminal matters; spent convictions and bail applications successfully navigated.
Trial Attorney
Extensive trial preparation and court representation praised; clients note hours spent on case prep before trial.
Family Law
Limited review detail on family law specifically, but supportive approach described during difficult personal matters.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.56 average across the 51 criminal law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 88
Review volume 83
Review recency 73
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
76
4
1
3
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2
0
1
2

Common questions

Will the lawyer take my call after hours or on weekends?
Yes. One client contacted them late at night with an urgent issue and reached the lawyer, who took three calls to work through the situation. The business lists 7 days of opening hours on Google.
What is a spent conviction and can your firm help obtain one?
One client states that Oliver Paxman achieved a spent conviction, allowing them to put a court matter behind them without an offence recorded-important for employment prospects.
Will I meet with the lawyer before court?
Reviews mention Oliver's extensive preparation before trial and his guidance through court processes, indicating direct client engagement prior to appearance.

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Last updated 2026-08-05