3 Best Criminal Lawyers in Cairns

“Derek Perkins has 27 years of experience in criminal law. He is dedicated to gathering evidence and developing a strong legal strategy that works in your favour within the legal system. Derek regularly appears in the Magistrates, District, Supreme, and Children’s Courts. He leads Cairns Criminal Lawyers, a firm comprising highly experienced criminal lawyers with extensive knowledge in providing intensive representation within the Queensland Criminal Justice system. The team is committed to guiding and supporting you at every step of the process. They will thoroughly examine your case and inform you of your options. Their criminal defence lawyers remain contactable after hours and on the weekends. Cairns Criminal Lawyers will represent and advocate for you, whether under investigation, fined, or arrested.”

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“Jacqueline O'Reilly is the director of O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers. She graduated from James Cook University in 1992 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2003. Jacqueline gained valuable knowledge and experience in criminal law while working in the District and Supreme Courts. After her admission to practice in 2003, she joined the criminal law division at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers, which has one of the largest criminal law practices in North Queensland. The firm specialises in criminal and commercial law, with a dedicated team to advise and represent clients facing any traffic, criminal, or quasi-criminal offence. O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers offers legal assistance to residents of Cairns and the surrounding areas, as well as internationally. The team is available 24 hours a day for urgent advice on criminal law matters.”

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“Aaron Mansia is the principal lawyer of Mansia Bovey & Company Lawyers. He is an alumnus of James Cook University and The Australian National University. Aaron has built a reputation for criminal defence advocacy through his years of experience. He is a member of the Queensland Law Society and was admitted as a Solicitor at the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia. He joined Mansia Bovey and Company Lawyers as a solicitor in January 2016 and has been the firm's principal solicitor since 2018. Mansia Bovey & Company Lawyers has been a law firm in Cairns for over 30 years. The firm prides itself on delivering outstanding outcomes for clients, regardless of the case or jurisdiction, and offers fixed fees for consultations to ensure accessible legal support. They serve the Cairns region and the rest of Queensland, including Innisfail, Mareeba, and the Atherton Tablelands. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

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