Applying For Bail

Don't get caught out! Call one of our criminal law specialists 24 hours and get advice on YOUR bail application.

Choosing to not get advice on your bail hearing can have costly implications. If your first bail application is denied, you will have to take your next bail hearing to the Supreme Court, which can be a lot more time consuming and expensive.

Arrests frequently occur outside business hours, but we offer a 24 hour 7 days a week service - call us on 1800 2746 529 to arrange representation at your hearing - even on weekends.

There are certain crimes or situations for which it is more difficult than usual to obtain bail. These crimes tend to be mainly serious drug offences, violence offences (including sexual), murder and robbery. It is also more difficult to get bail if you do not have any community ties, a job, friends or family who can vouch for you. In this situation it is essential that you have an experienced criminal defence lawyer by your side.

We offer advice on a range of issues that arise around bail such as whether a surety might be required, reporting to a police station and the types of conditions that might be imposed. If you think you, your friend or family member might not get bail it is important to contact us without delay and get the advice of a criminal law expert.

We can also help if your first bail application has failed. In this situation we would submit a Supreme Court bail application.

Losing your freedom is extremely distressing, on you and anyone close to you. It is essential immediately contact an experience criminal lawyer if you find yourself in a situation where you think that you might be imprisoned.

We will do everything within our power to ensure that you, your family member or friend are released in the shortest time possible.