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The Defence Lawyers

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(21) 74 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Defence Lawyers
Location
Fremantle
Services
Criminal Law, Trial Attorney, Family Law
Reviews
21
Ranking
#21 in Criminal Law
Best for
Criminal defendants needing bail or trial prep; respondents to family violence restraining orders.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What recent reviews say

Mostly strong outcomes on criminal and family defence work, especially bail and restraining order applications. Two named lawyers, Nick Terry and Alex Smith, draw repeated praise for courtroom presence and genuine client care. One past client disputes advice given years ago and cites ongoing consequences; this does not reflect the bulk of recent feedback.

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

Praised for
  • skilled courtroom advocates
  • strong client relationships
  • follows through on complex cases
  • responsive and attentive staff
Watch-outs
  • poor communication after conflict
  • advice led to regrettable outcome
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Best for: Criminal defendants needing bail or trial prep; respondents to family violence restraining orders.
Think twice if: One older review raises serious concerns about advice quality and follow-up after case closure; seek clarification on past similar disputes.

Where this business shines

  • Bail secured quickly (same-day examples)
  • Named specialists in restraining order disputes
  • Fair billing on complex civil and criminal matters

Worth knowing

  • Nick Terry (founder/director): courtroom presence, restraining order specialist
  • Alex Smith: praised for bail applications and post-investigation advice
  • Oliver Heath: noted for complex cross-over (civil and criminal) work
  • Zoe Botica: mentioned for support in restraining order cases
  • Bail turnaround described as same-day (Friday example)
  • Fair fee approach highlighted in several reviews; one client references $40k+ spend across multiple legal episodes

What reviews say by service

Criminal Law
Trials, bail applications, and sentencing advice praised; one dispute over 2+ year old restraining order advice.
Family Law
Restraining order applications and responses strongly praised; clear explanation of costs and outcomes.
Trial Attorney
Courtroom presence and strategy repeatedly commended.
Civil Law Attorney
Complex civil-criminal hybrid matters handled competently; fair costing noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 67 criminal law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 58
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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20
4
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3
0
2
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1
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Common questions

How quickly can you arrange bail?
Recent reviews cite same-day bail approvals (Friday morning example given).
Do you handle restraining order disputes?
Yes; Nick Terry and team specialise in contesting interim FVROs and responding to applications.
Will you represent me as applicant, not just defendant?
Yes; one five-star review notes the firm represented the applicant in a restraining order matter, going beyond typical defence work.
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Last updated 2026-09-05