Criminal and traffic lawyers for South-West Sydney.

The defence that answers when it matters most. Padstow and Gosford, and every court in New South Wales.

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Some deadlines are short

An appeal against a Local Court result generally must be filed within 28 days. Licence-suspension appeals are shorter again, and evidence gets harder to obtain the longer you wait.

28days

the usual appeal window

If you were sentenced, when was it?

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Indicative only. The 28 days runs from the date of the order, and some matters run to different periods. Confirm your own date with a solicitor.

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What the firm handles.

Criminal defenceAssault, fraud, drug matters, AVOs, bail, appeals.Traffic and drivingDrink and drug driving, licence appeals.Family lawParenting, property settlement, ADVOs.PropertyConveyancing, contract review, leases.TaxATO disputes, audits, objections.Civil litigationCommercial disputes, debt recovery, contract claims.

Rated 5.0 by the people we’ve stood beside.

Genuine Google reviews from City Group Legal clients, and from LawConnect.

5.0Google reviews

Mohommed did for me what no other lawyer could… He kept me out of jail and helped me get my life back on track.

Ali Mohana

…knowing I had my charges withdrawn with costs being awarded is something I will always be grateful for.

Matthew Shields

I had my convictions overturned at appeal and I couldn't be more grateful for the team's hard work and commitment.

Andrew Lu

To be able to have my licence back to drive my kids to their daily needs is something I didn't think was possible.

Janine Harlow

I would highly recommend Mohommed Bazzi to anyone in need of a trustworthy and hardworking lawyer.

Jason Xu

They are honest, professional and exceptionally welcoming.

Maria Boulos

He kept me out of jail and helped me get my life back on track.

Ali Mohana
…knowing I had my charges withdrawn with costs being awarded is something I will always be grateful for.

Matthew Shields
I had my convictions overturned at appeal and I couldn't be more grateful for the team's hard work and commitment.

Andrew Lu
To be able to have my licence back to drive my kids to their daily needs is something I didn't think was possible.

Janine Harlow
I would highly recommend Mohommed Bazzi to anyone in need of a trustworthy and hardworking lawyer.

Jason Xu
They are honest, professional and exceptionally welcoming.

Maria Boulos

Testimonials are the words of individual clients about their own matters. Past results do not guarantee a particular outcome; every case turns on its own facts.

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You get in touch

A short online enquiry, or a call to our office, reaches a senior criminal lawyer directly. We respond promptly.

A confidential consultation

We listen, then tell you honestly where you stand: what you are facing, what can be defended, and the realistic outcomes. No jargon, no pressure.

We build your defence

From the first day we gather evidence, brief the right experts and counsel, and shape the strategy, before the prosecution's case can harden against you.