Penrith's Most Trusted

Criminal Lawyers

Experience Matters

Positive Results

Penrith Criminal Law Centre is a Law Firm located in Penrith specialising in criminal and traffic law. The firm was founded by John Walford, former police detectives who became police prosecutors for the State of New South Wales. Martin served previously as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW for 10 years and John previously as a Senior Lawyer for the NSW Department of Public Prosecutions for 14 years where he dealt with the most serious charges and complex trial matters in the higher courts.

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Strong Defence

Our criminal lawyers will ensure you receive the best legal representation, whatever your criminal or traffic case may be.

Successful Outcomes

We judge ourselves by obtaining the best possible result. It's what separates us from other solicitors.

Local Knowledge

We know the court, the magistrates and the expectations that are required to defend a case successfully.

Experience Matters

Our partners are former detectives and police prosecutors which gives us insight into both sides of the courtroom.

Personalised Service

We know circumstances can be difficult in your time of trouble and we cater to your needs and privacy.

Full Service Law Firm

From minor Local Court matters to full criminal trials in the District and Supreme Courts, we have you covered. We also have a vast network of experienced criminal law barristers to assist when needed.

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Criminal Law

In times of trouble, you may experience distress or confusion. You may also feel that you have been severely punished or mistreated. This is why having the right lawyer in your corner can make all the difference to your outcome. Even if you have not been charged with a crime and just want some advice, our criminal defence lawyers can provide guide you through any interaction with police. Navigating a case by yourself can be confusing because we have a complex legal system. Not only is it important to have an intricate knowledge of the law, but also an understanding of how the legal system works. Our advice is not just based on the law but is strategic as well.

Positive outcomes are achieved because we have the experience. Our partners are former police prosecutors which will give your case insight from both sides of the courtroom.

We assist in all criminal law matters across New South Wales, no matter how big or small or the jurisdiction. Browse the links below to find out more about some of the areas of law we defend.

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Traffic Law

Penrith Criminal Law Centre is available to assist with all traffic offences, from licence appeals and infringement notices, to criminal charges. We understand the impact of a traffic infringement which can have flow-on effects on your life such as loss of employment.

Our traffic lawyers are experienced in appealing licence suspensions NSW wide and will be able to advise you on the prospects of success of appeal and, where your instructions are to proceed with an appeal, will draft and lodge the appeal on your behalf and represent you at the hearing.

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I recently engaged John Walford to assist with an appeal. John was extremely thorough, professional and courteous. He achieved the exact result that was needed.

Sandra

Penrith

Martin Killen and John Walford were exceptional defence lawyers in every way. They demonstrated commitment and expertise from start to finish and very importantly they were local and accessible from start to finish. In the end, they achieved the only outcome that really mattered to us – a moral victory – full acquittal. Our entire family can never thank them enough!

Someone’s Mum & Family

John did a great job and got the best result that could be asked for. Professional and knowledgeable, very reassuring to have someone like that on your side when needed the most.

Rich Malloy

Glenmore Park

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Our criminal lawyers will ensure you receive the best legal representation, whatever your criminal or traffic case may be.

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