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Serving NSW in criminal and traffic matters
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For legal advice and representation you can trust.
Local Lawyers, State-Wide Reach
With offices in Parramatta and Hornsby, Crawford & Duncan represent clients across Sydney and regional NSW. Whether you need urgent bail, advice before a police interview, or defence in court, we’re ready to help.
Parramatta Office
Lower Ground, Suite 8/55 Phillip St,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Hornsby Office
Willandra Court, 7/151-153 Pacific Hwy,
Hornsby NSW 2077
Can’t attend in person? Phone and video consultations available
Compassionate Representation. Strong Defence.
At Crawford & Duncan Lawyers, we know that facing charges can be one of the most difficult times in your life. The outcome can affect your licence, your work, and your future. That’s why we combine deep courtroom experience with genuine care, explaining your options clearly, protecting your rights, and building the strongest possible defence.
How We Can Help
Drink Driving & PCA Offences
Licence Appeals & Traffic Matters
Bail Applications & Urgent Advice
Assault & Domestic Violence Allegations
Drug Possession & Supply
Fraud, Theft & White-Collar Crime
Police Interviews & Investigations
District & Supreme Court Matters
Meet Your Lawyers
Les Crawford - Criminal Lawyer
Les Crawford -
Criminal Lawyer
Les has an extensive litigation career behind him and has defended clients since 1996. He has appeared in all jurisdictions from the Local Court to the High Court of Australia, and has conducted matters ranging from drink driving and fraud to serious assaults and murder. Les is known for his practical advice, calm under pressure, and strategic advocacy.
Michelle Duncan - Criminal Lawyer
Michelle Duncan -
Criminal Lawyer
Michelle has practised exclusively in criminal and traffic law since 2000. She has run complex prosecutions and defended clients in the High Court of Australia, District and Supreme Courts, Coroners Court, Children’s Court, and Local Courts. Michelle is respected for her meticulous preparation, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to her clients.
Criminal & Traffic Defence
We advise and represent clients at every stage of the process - before charges are laid, during police interviews, in bail applications, and in court proceedings. Our focus is to minimise risk, protect your record, and achieve the best possible outcome.
Key services:
- Drink driving (low, mid and high-range PCA), DUI & traffic infringements
- Licence appeals, suspension appeals & speeding matters
- Assault, domestic violence (AVO/ADVO), and related charges
- Drug possession, supply, and related offences, Theft, fraud, and dishonesty offences
- Bail applications, show cause, and sentence hearings
- Representation in Local, District & Supreme Courts
Criminal Defence - From Start to Finish
At Crawford & Duncan Lawyers, we provide expert criminal defence representation at every stage of the process, before charges are laid, during police interviews, at bail applications, and throughout court proceedings. We know that being charged with a criminal offence can be life-changing. Our focus is to minimise risk, protect your record, and achieve the best possible outcome.
Our team, led by Les Crawford and Michelle Duncan, brings decades of courtroom experience to every case, giving them unique insight into how the prosecution operates, and how to best defend against it.
Our Criminal Law Services include:
- Assault, Domestic Violence (AVO/ADVO), and Related Charges
- Drug Possession, Supply, and Related Offences
- Theft, Fraud, and Dishonesty Offences
- Bail Applications, Show Cause, and Sentence Hearings
- Representation in Local, District, and Supreme Courts
We take the time to understand your story and your circumstances, ensuring you receive personalised legal advice and strong courtroom advocacy.
Traffic & Licence Defence - Protect Your Record
Traffic offences can carry serious penalties, including licence suspension, heavy fines, and even imprisonment. At Crawford & Duncan Lawyers, we understand that your licence is essential to your livelihood and independence. That’s why our team is dedicated to providing strategic, results-driven traffic law advice and representation.
We appear regularly in Local and District Courts across NSW, representing clients charged with all types of traffic and driving offences. Our goal is to limit penalties, reduce disqualifications, and preserve your driving privileges.
Our Traffic Law Services include:
- Drink Driving (Low, Mid and High-Range PCA), DUI & Drug-Driving Offences
- Licence Appeals, Suspension Appeals & Speeding Matters
- Police-Issued Traffic Infringements & Demerit Point Appeals
- Negligent or Dangerous Driving Charges
- Representation in Local, District & Supreme Courts
Every case is different, and a well-prepared defence can make all the difference. We will assess your situation, explain your options clearly, and guide you toward the most favourable result.
Comprehensive Legal Representation Across NSW
At Crawford & Duncan Lawyers, we provide comprehensive criminal and traffic law services across Sydney and regional New South Wales. Whether you’re under investigation, facing court, or appealing a decision, our experienced defence lawyers are here to help at every step.
We are committed to achieving the best possible results for our clients by combining deep legal expertise, thorough preparation, and genuine care. Our mission is to help you navigate complex legal matters with confidence and dignity.
Our Legal Services include:
- Drink Driving, DUI & Traffic Infringements
- Licence Appeals, Suspension Appeals & Speeding Matters
- Assault, Domestic Violence (AVO/ADVO), and Related Charges
- Drug Possession, Supply, and Related Offences
- Theft, Fraud, and Dishonesty Offences
- Bail Applications, Show Cause, and Sentence Hearings
- Representation in Local, District & Supreme Courts
With a reputation built on trust, compassion, and results, we deliver the highest level of service to protect your rights and your future.
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Why Clients Choose Crawford & Duncan
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Experience that counts
Decades in criminal and traffic law, including prosecutorial insight.
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Courtroom expertise
Regular appearances across NSW jurisdictions.
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Clear, practical advice
Straightforward guidance at every step.
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Respect & discretion
Compassionate support and strict confidentiality.
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Focused on outcomes
Strategy tailored to your circumstances and goals.
What Our Clients Say
Michelle Duncan.... Above and beyond on every level!
Highly recommended the excellent service our family member received from Crawford & Duncan.
I’m extremely grateful to Michelle and the team at Crawford & Duncan Lawyers for their outstanding support and professionalism throughout my case. Michelle was thorough, focused, and incredibly dedicated, guiding me every step of the way and achieving a positive outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal representation.
From the very first phone call with Michelle, I felt an incredible sense of relief. In the middle of one of the most stressful times of our lives, Michelle brought not just expertise, but a calm reassurance that we were in the best hands. I felt straight away that she understood the weight that was on me in particular and she was committed to guide us every step of the way.
What truly stood out was the care and attention she gave to our case. No question was ever too small, no matter how late it was, we never once felt like just another case.
Michelle constantly reassured me, and her support made such a difference in helping me feel more confident, even in the toughest moments. I honestly believe that if it weren't for her dedication, knowledge, and correct approach to the matter, our outcome would have been very different. And the other thing was her willingness to explain complex legal issues in a way that actually made sense, which made everything so much easier to navigate.
Michelle, thank you for everything you did. Your hard work, support and valuable expertise and knowledge truly made a real difference in our lives.
Need Urgent Legal Help?
If you’ve been arrested, charged, contacted by police, or asked to attend a station, time matters. Speak to a lawyer now.
After-hours assistance available for urgent matters.
After-hours assistance available for urgent matters.
We Represent Clients Across NSW
From Sydney CBD, Parramatta and Hornsby to the Greater Sydney region and beyond, our lawyers appear in Local, District and Supreme Courts across New South Wales.
We regularly represent clients in:
Parramatta, Hornsby, Sydney CBD, Blacktown, Penrith, Ryde, Chatswood, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Sutherland, Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong, Bathurst and Dubbo.
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