ALS' Criminal Law practice is the biggest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Criminal law practice in the country.

ALS assists Aboriginal men, women, young people and children who have come into contact with Police or the courts, youth detention or incarceration. These are Criminal law matters.

Criminal law matters in court are always initiated by the Police. If a court case has not been started by Police then it is not a criminal law matter. It might be a Care and Protection, Civil or Family law matter.

Criminal Law usually involves a crime. A ‘crime’ is considered an offence against the State. A crime usually means there will be a punishment.

Criminal lawyers

ALS has over 80 lawyers, including one Aboriginal lawyer.

We have three Aboriginal staff members currently studying law at University.

ALS lawyers work with Field Officers to offer the best legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

ALS lawyers work in each of the 23 ALS offices across NSW and ACT. Contact us.