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Criminal Lawyers Group
Award-winning, 5 star reviewed team of specialised criminal lawyers
Criminal Lawyers Group – Award-Winning Criminal & Traffic Law Specialists
Criminal Lawyers Group is a top-rated, award-winning firm dedicated exclusively to Criminal and Traffic Law. With hundreds of five-star reviews and a proven track record of success, we are recognised among the leading senior criminal lawyers in Australia.
Whether you’re seeking a non-conviction outcome or a not guilty verdict after trial, our experienced legal team is ready to defend your rights and deliver the best possible result.
Why Choose Criminal Lawyers Group?
✅ Top-Tier Criminal Law Team – Specialists who practice exclusively in criminal and traffic matters.
✅ 300+ Verified Google Reviews – Trusted by clients across Australia.
✅ Transparent, Fair Fee Structure – No surprises, just honest pricing for the work involved.
✅ Direct Access to Senior Lawyer – Speak directly to our Principal Senior Lawyer, not a receptionist or junior staff member.
✅ Available When You Need Us – A phone call away, ready to provide comprehensive and strategic legal support.
✅ Client-Focused and Compassionate – We keep you informed every step of the way.
✅ Strong Courtroom Representation – Fierce advocates ready to lead a powerful defence against any prosecution.
At Criminal Lawyers Group, we don’t just represent you – we fight for you.
Sydney’s Top Criminal Defence Lawyers
Principal and Founder of Criminal Lawyers Group
Steven Mercael - Principal and Founder of Criminal Lawyers Group
Steven Mercael is the Principal and Founder of Criminal Lawyers Group. He is regarded in the industry as being among the best criminal lawyers under 30 years of age.
A regular on the 6pm news, Steven’s cases often receive national and international press coverage. His unrelenting work ethic means he not only represents clients charged with serious crimes, such a murder and other violent crimes, but also regularly appears in the Local Court to help clients charged with less serious crimes, such as domestic violence, drug, and driving offences.
Steven grew up in Western Sydney before being accepted into a Bachelor of Law at the University of New South Wales, which is ranked the 14th best law school in the world.
In 2017, Steven’s selection for a mentorship involved learning from the country’s finest solicitors, barristers, and judges, including Senior and Queen’s Counsel. In 2018, he was the recipient of ACLG award for excellence in criminal law practice.
Steven’s ability to dissect a complex brief has made him a solicitor of choice in criminal cases involving copious amounts of drugs and money. Likewise, his ability to cross-examine a witness has led him to appear in some of the highest profile matters in the country.
As a leading criminal lawyer, Steven is known for his fearless advocacy, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to justice. His reputation in the legal community is built on results—securing acquittals, avoiding convictions, and protecting clients’ futures in matters ranging from local court hearings to complex jury trials. Clients, colleagues, and even prosecutors recognise him for his preparation, precision, and ability to stay composed under pressure.
Steven has a compassionate ear and gives his clients a voice in court. Where clients have told him that they wanted to plead guilty he has convinced the court to not record convictions. He has kept clients out of jail when other lawyers have said those outcomes were impossible.
If you would like Steven to be your criminal lawyer, contact us to organise a free first conference.
