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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sydney
Established over 30 years ago, Armstrong Legal has evolved from its origins as Brezniak Neil Smith in Sydney to become a national law firm with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Perth. Our team of 25 Sydney-based lawyers and regional specialists deliver expert legal counsel across Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate Crime, Wills and Estates, and Traffic Law. With Accredited Specialists in multiple jurisdictions, we combine deep legal knowledge with culturally sensitive representation, offering multilingual services to meet Australia's diverse needs. Our practice philosophy prioritizes client welfare through transparent communication, realistic outcome assessments, and fair pricing structures.We maintain rigorous preparation standards for court proceedings while emphasizing timely resolution of legal matters. The firm's commitment to compassionate advocacy has earned recognition from clients facing complex family disputes, criminal charges, and estate litigation. Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate legal support during critical moments, supported by a network of partner firms for cross-jurisdictional cases.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Law
Wills and Estates
Corporate Crime
Traffic Law
Contested Wills
Child Custody
Drink Driving
Legal Representation
Estate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions
- Our team includes Law Society Accredited Specialists in key practice areas
- 24/7 emergency legal services available nationwide
- Multilingual legal team serving Australia's diverse communities
- Client-first approach with transparent cost and outcome assessments
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law
- Accredited Specialists in Wills and Estates
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Compassionate approach
Legal expertise
Successful outcomes
Timely service
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering separation, child custody, property division, and spousal maintenance. Our Accredited Specialists provide strategic legal representation for complex family disputes. With daily experience in parenting matters and financial settlements, we guide clients through emotionally challenging transitions while protecting their interests and those of their children.
Criminal Law
Comprehensive criminal defence representation in state and federal courts. Our Accredited Specialists handle drug offences, assault charges, and serious criminal matters. With practitioners in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and the ACT, we offer court-tested defence strategies and bail applications. Our team appears regularly in higher courts including the High Court of Australia for complex criminal appeals.
Contested Wills
Specialist contested wills and estate litigation services across all Australian jurisdictions. We represent executors and beneficiaries in will challenges, family provision claims, and estate administration disputes. Our Accredited Specialists provide clear assessments of claim viability and defend interests in Supreme Court proceedings. Services include will validity challenges and inheritance disputes.
Traffic Law
Expert traffic law representation for drink driving, licence disqualifications, and serious road offences. Our specialists handle court elections, licence appeals, and penalty notice disputes nationwide. We advise on employment impacts, insurance consequences, and visa implications of traffic convictions. Services cover all Australian jurisdictions with local court knowledge in each state.
Corporate Crime
Corporate crime legal defence for ASIC investigations, fraud allegations, and financial misconduct charges. With over 100 years combined experience, our team represents companies and individuals in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. We handle money laundering, insider trading, and corporate fraud matters with strategic defence planning and regulatory compliance advice.
People
Angela Cooney
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
National Practice Director Angela Cooney leads our criminal law team with specialist expertise in serious criminal defence matters. With extensive court experience, she provides strategic legal representation for complex prosecutions.
Trudie Cameron
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
Principal Lawyer Trudie Cameron specialises in criminal law with focus on NSW and ACT jurisdictions. She leads our criminal practice with a track record of successful outcomes in contested matters.
Alun Hill
Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates
Wills and Estates specialist Alun Hill handles contested wills and estate litigation across multiple jurisdictions. His expertise includes complex estate administration and inheritance disputes.
Craig Robinson
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
Special Counsel Craig Robinson provides expert criminal defence representation with focus on serious indictable offences. His practice includes appellate work and high-profile criminal matters.
Kelly Weston
Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates
Estate planning and litigation specialist Kelly Weston advises on will disputes and estate administration. She represents executors and beneficiaries in contested estate matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Armstrong Legal specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates, Corporate Crime, and Traffic Law across all Australian jurisdictions.
Are your lawyers Accredited Specialists?
Yes, we have Law Society Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law and Wills and Estates across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
Do you offer 24/7 legal services?
Yes, our emergency legal services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent matters.
Can you handle cases in regional areas?
We service clients nationwide with offices in major cities and a network of partner firms for regional matters.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our legal team includes practitioners who speak multiple languages to serve Australia's diverse communities.
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