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Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers in Adelaide
Caldicott Lawyers is a highly experienced and specialized law firm based in Adelaide, South Australia, dedicated exclusively to criminal law. With over 55 years of combined experience from our lead partners, Casey Isaacs and James Caldicott, we represent clients in all Adelaide metropolitan and regional courts, as well as federal jurisdictions. Our team of four specialist criminal lawyers handles over 1,000 cases annually, including serious charges such as murder, manslaughter, drug trafficking, sexual offences, and traffic violations.We pride ourselves on technical excellence, ethical representation, and achieving superior outcomes through strategic defence planning. Our reputation for professionalism and client-centric service has earned us a strong referral base from satisfied clients and industry peers across Australia.
Services
Criminal Law
Drug Offences
Assault Charges
Firearm Offences
Sexual Offences
Traffic Law
Asset Confiscation
Bail Applications
Court Representation
Traffic Offences
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of combined experience in criminal law defence.
- We operate with fixed pricing to ensure no unexpected legal costs.
- Our team appears in all South Australian and federal criminal courts.
- We guarantee 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters.
- Our lawyers are recognized specialists in asset confiscation legislation.
Services
Criminal Law
We provide comprehensive criminal law representation for charges ranging from minor traffic offences to serious crimes like murder and drug trafficking. Our team specializes in strategic defence planning to achieve charge dismissals, reduced penalties, or acquittals. With decades of courtroom experience, we represent clients in all South Australian and federal courts.
Drug Offences
Our specialists handle all drug-related charges including possession, cultivation, and trafficking of controlled substances. We develop tailored defence strategies for cases involving cannabis, ecstasy, methamphetamine, and other illicit drugs. Our approach includes challenging evidence, negotiating plea bargains, and securing rehabilitation-focused outcomes where appropriate.
Assault Charges
We defend clients facing assault, domestic violence, and public order charges such as affray and disorderly conduct. Our lawyers challenge evidence credibility, negotiate with prosecutors, and advocate for alternative sentencing options. We specialize in protecting clients' reputations while minimizing legal consequences.
Firearm Offences
Our team defends charges related to illegal firearm possession, unregistered weapons, and ammunition storage violations. We leverage technical knowledge of South Australia's firearms legislation to challenge search warrant validity, negotiate charge reductions, and secure favourable sentencing outcomes.
Sexual Offences
We provide discreet representation for serious sexual offence charges including indecent assault, child pornography possession, and unlawful sexual intercourse. Our approach combines forensic evidence analysis, witness credibility assessments, and strategic plea negotiations to protect clients' futures while maintaining confidentiality.
People
Casey Isaacs
Senior Partner & Criminal Lawyer
With over 25 years' experience, Casey specializes in complex criminal cases and asset confiscation law. He regularly appears in South Australia's Supreme Court and has reshaped legal precedents through High Court appeals. Recognized as a leading authority in criminal defence strategy.
James Caldicott
Partner & Criminal Lawyer
James focuses on traffic offences, drink driving charges, and serious criminal trials. With extensive Supreme Court experience, he combines technical legal knowledge with practical client advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes for clients facing driving and criminal charges.
Mussa Nawroazi
Criminal Lawyer
Mussa brings proactive legal representation to criminal defence cases, combining innovative thinking with thorough preparation. His practice covers a broad range of criminal matters, with particular focus on drug offences and public order charges.
Nick Griffin
Criminal Lawyer
Nick specializes in defending serious criminal charges with a focus on assault, drug trafficking, and firearms offences. He works ethically and professionally to secure the best possible outcomes for clients facing complex legal challenges.
Questions
What criminal charges do you specialise in defending?
We specialise in all criminal law matters including drug trafficking, assault charges, sexual offences, firearm violations, traffic offences, and asset confiscation cases.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency legal support?
Yes, we provide after-hours emergency contact options with senior partners available for urgent matters.
What courts do you appear in?
We represent clients in Adelaide Magistrates Court, Supreme Court, District Criminal Court, and all South Australian regional courts.
How are legal fees structured?
We operate on fixed pricing for specific matters rather than hourly rates, ensuring cost certainty for clients.
Can you handle complex drug trafficking cases?
Yes, our team has extensive experience defending commercial drug trafficking charges with proven success in reducing penalties.
