Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Lawyers in Perth, WA
Paxman & Paxman was established in 2010 as a husband-and-wife partnership by Oliver and Lana Paxman, evolving into an incorporated legal practice in 2016. Our firm specialises exclusively in criminal law, traffic law, and restraining orders, offering tailored legal advice and representation across Western Australia. With offices in Perth and a reputation for client-focused service, we prioritise value for money while maintaining a passionate, results-driven approach. Our team collaborates with leading barristers, solicitors, and expert witnesses to ensure robust defence strategies for clients facing charges ranging from drug offences to violent crimes.We pride ourselves on accessible, transparent legal guidance, including emergency after-hours support, and have extensive experience representing young people in the Childrens Court. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our holistic approach to client care, whether negotiating plea deals, preparing for trials, or advocating for spent convictions.
Services
Criminal Law
Drug Charges
Violent Offences
Spent Convictions
Bail Applications
Restraining Orders
Traffic Law
Extraordinary Licences
Assault Offences
Commonwealth Offences
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We practice exclusively in criminal law with over 15 years of combined legal experience.
- Our team collaborates with Western Australias top criminal barristers and forensic experts.
- We provide 24-hour emergency legal advice for urgent criminal law matters.
- Our client-focused approach ensures transparent communication and tailored defence strategies.
- We have extensive experience representing clients in the Childrens Court and complex trials.
Services
Criminal Law
Paxman & Paxman provides comprehensive criminal law services, including court representation, plea negotiations, and trial advocacy. Our expertise spans drug offences, violent crimes, and traffic violations. We collaborate with leading barristers and forensic experts to build robust defences tailored to each clients unique circumstances.
Spent Convictions
We specialise in securing spent conviction orders to prevent criminal records from impacting employment or travel. Our team prepares compelling applications, leveraging mitigating factors and character evidence to meet strict legal criteria for conviction non-disclosure.
Bail Applications
Our firm advocates for bail release by presenting persuasive arguments to courts, addressing flight risks and community safety concerns. We prepare documentation and evidence to support bail conditions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements for accused individuals.
Drug Charges
We defend clients facing drug possession, trafficking, and supply charges. Our strategies include challenging evidence admissibility, negotiating reduced penalties, and accessing rehabilitation programs to achieve optimal outcomes in magistrate and district courts.
Assault Offences
Our team defends assault charges ranging from common assault to grievous bodily harm. We analyse forensic evidence, witness statements, and legal defences like self-defence to reduce charges or secure acquittals in Western Australias criminal justice system.
People
Oliver Paxman
Legal Practitioner Director
Oliver Paxman has 15+ years of criminal law experience, previously working as a federal prosecutor. He specialises in trials, appeals, and complex fraud cases while maintaining a client-focused approach to legal representation.
Lana Paxman
Criminal Lawyer
Lana Paxman focuses on criminal defence strategy and client advocacy. With expertise in bail applications and sentencing hearings, she ensures clients receive personalised legal solutions aligned with their best interests.
Questions
What is a spent conviction and how can it benefit me?
A spent conviction prevents criminal records from appearing on checks, aiding employment and travel. We help clients meet strict criteria to secure these orders through court applications.
Can I get bail for a serious criminal charge?
Bail depends on factors like flight risk and community safety. Our team prepares compelling evidence and arguments to increase chances of bail approval for serious offences.
How do you handle drug trafficking charges?
We challenge evidence admissibility, negotiate plea deals, and access rehabilitation programs. Our team works with forensic experts to build defences tailored to trafficking and possession cases.
Do you represent clients in regional Western Australia?
Yes, we handle cases in regional courts including Karratha, Geraldton, and Kalgoorlie, providing the same expert legal representation as in Perth metropolitan areas.
What happens during an assault charge defence?
We analyse evidence, challenge witness statements, and apply legal defences like self-defence. Our goal is reducing charges or securing acquittals for assault and violent crime cases.
Is 24-hour legal advice available for emergencies?
Yes, our after-hours emergency line provides immediate legal support for arrests or urgent matters, ensuring clients receive timely guidance from experienced criminal lawyers.
