Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Criminal Defence in Perth
Kate King Legal is a Perth-based criminal defence firm established in 2010, renowned for its strategic advocacy and client-centric approach. With a team of award-winning lawyers, we specialise in criminal, traffic, and white-collar crime cases across Western Australia's Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts. Our practice combines over two decades of legal expertise with a commitment to transparency, empathy, and achieving optimal outcomes. We collaborate with forensic experts, private investigators, and industry professionals to build robust defences. Recognised in Doyles Guide as a market leader, our firm prioritises client support, offering 24/7 accessibility and tailored legal strategies.Our track record includes successfully navigating complex cases, from drug offences to homicide, while maintaining the highest professional standards. Client testimonials highlight our compassionate representation and ability to secure favourable results, including spent convictions and reduced penalties. We are dedicated to demystifying legal processes and providing clear, actionable advice to protect our clients' futures.
Services
Drug Offences
Assault Charges
Sex Offences
Homicide
Traffic Offences
Bail Applications
Weapons Offences
Fraud Cases
Restraining Orders
Extraordinary Licences
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in criminal law advocacy.
- Our team implements strategic preparation for every case.
- We maintain professional integrity in all client interactions.
- We provide 24/7 accessibility for urgent legal matters.
- We secure proven results including spent convictions and reduced penalties.
Associations and certifications
- Doyles Guide
What people say
Exceptional support
Expert guidance
Positive outcome
Compassionate assistance
Excellent lawyer
Services
Drug Offences
Our Perth lawyers defend clients facing drug possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges. We provide strategic representation to challenge evidence and negotiate reduced penalties. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to protect client futures.
Assault Charges
We represent clients charged with common assault, aggravated assault, and grievous bodily harm. Our team develops tailored defence strategies to challenge prosecution evidence and secure dismissals or reduced charges in Western Australia's courts.
Sex Offences
Specialising in sexual penetration without consent and child exploitation cases, we provide discreet representation. Our lawyers challenge evidence admissibility and advocate for alternative sentencing options to minimise lifelong consequences.
Homicide
We defend clients facing murder and manslaughter charges with meticulous case preparation. Our team challenges forensic evidence and prosecutorial narratives while providing compassionate support throughout complex legal proceedings.
Traffic Offences
Our firm handles drink driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualification cases. We negotiate with prosecutors to reduce penalties and maintain driving privileges through extraordinary licence applications when applicable.
People
Kate King
Principal
Managing Director with 20+ years' experience in criminal law. Graduated from University of Western Australia in 2002. Recognised in Doyles Guide for excellence in advocacy and client representation.
Jesse Cox
Senior Associate
Specialises in criminal law with extensive court experience. Regularly appears in Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts. Focuses on strategic preparation and client advocacy for complex cases.
Olivia Hoyne
Solicitor
Former associate to leading criminal barristers. Holds dual degrees in law and behavioural science. Known for thorough case preparation and compassionate client support in criminal defence matters.
Leigh Ryan
Solicitor
Experienced in legal aid and Aboriginal legal services. Combines criminology expertise with practical legal knowledge. Advocates for fair treatment while delivering strategic courtroom representation for diverse client backgrounds.
Beth McGee
Junior Solicitor
Recent graduate with rapid progression from administrative roles. Focuses on client rights protection and case preparation. Demonstrates commitment to achieving optimal outcomes through meticulous attention to legal detail.
Questions
What should I do if WA Police want to speak with me?
Politely decline to comment and contact a criminal defence lawyer immediately. Anything you say can be used as evidence against you.
Do I have to go to court for criminal charges?
Most WA criminal matters require at least one court appearance. Legal representation can often appear on your behalf for initial hearings.
Can charges be dropped or downgraded?
Yes, through negotiations with prosecutors or diversionary programs. Early legal advice maximises chances of charge reduction or dismissal.
Will I get a criminal record?
Convictions may be recorded, but our lawyers can argue for spent convictions or no conviction based on case specifics and personal circumstances.
What penalties could I face?
Penalties vary by offence severity and prior record, including fines, community orders, or imprisonment. We provide realistic advice tailored to your case specifics.
How does pleading guilty differ from not guilty?
Guilty pleas may reduce sentences but require accepting charges. Not guilty pleas require prosecution to prove guilt beyond doubt, with potential for dismissal.
