Sydney's trusted criminal defence lawyers
Charged with an offence? Get the best possible outcome.
We've successfully defended some of the most serious criminal and family law matters in NSW. Speak directly with a partner today — your first consultation is confidential, and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
4.9★★★★★Google Reviews · 77 reviews
- 4.9Rated by the people we've defended77 five-star Google reviews from real clients.
- High‑profileSerious cases. Outstanding results.Charges withdrawn, dismissed and reduced in matters that made the news — up to the Supreme Court.
- 24/7Arrested or need bail? We answer.Speak to a partner any hour, any day.
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Practice areas
Whatever you're facing, there's a partner here who's won it before.
Criminal and traffic defence is our core — from a first police interview to the Supreme Court. Family, civil and estate matters are handled by the same senior lawyers, so you get one trusted team for everything that matters.
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Core practiceCriminal LawAssault, drug offences, AVOs, bail applications, fraud and white-collar matters, robbery and serious indictable offences. Representation in every NSW court.
AssaultDrug offencesBailAVOsFraudAppealsTraffic LawDrink and drug driving, licence suspensions, dangerous driving, demerit appeals.
Family LawSeparation, parenting arrangements, property settlements and consent orders.
Civil & DisputesCommercial disputes, debt recovery, defamation and litigation.
Wills & EstatesWills, powers of attorney, probate and estate disputes.
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What clients say
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We never dreamed of the sentence handed down. Abdul and Rayeanne were so thorough — no stone was left unturned to ensure we had the best defence possible.
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I couldn't believe the result Abdul got for me — honestly better than I thought possible. During an extremely stressful time he made everything simple, was always straightforward and honest, and gave me the right advice from start to finish.
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Sarah achieved an even better outcome than I ever expected, securing more time with my children than I thought was possible. Knowledgeable, honest, compassionate and committed.
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Hisham and his team have been nothing short of amazing. Meticulous, professional and knowledgeable. Results speak for themselves.
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I had never been to court before. Mona was patient, understanding and explained everything clearly so I felt confident every step of the way — and my appeal was approved.
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From the start they were professional, attentive and transparent. Clear guidance, everything handled with precision, and the best outcome. You will truly feel supported and heard.
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Beyond impressed with the representation I received from Sarah. She explained every step in a way that was easy to understand and kept me informed throughout. Five stars well deserved.
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Professional, amazing lawyer. Got me the results I deserve. Hish was at his best and we beat the false statements. I appreciate it.
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They are amazing listeners and actually take the time to understand your needs. Highly professional, super organised, and they handle your case with care and precision.
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Hisham and his team were completely transparent from start to finish, providing the best legal advice and the strongest defence team.
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Prompt, professional, and handled all the details so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Their commitment to achieving the best outcome was clear throughout.
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Abdul was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He achieved everything I hoped for and more, and was completely transparent from start to finish.
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Ethical, professional, non‑judgmental and empathetic. Abdul resolved my defamation matter — my family trusted him and he gave us excellent advice and the best outcome.
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From the very beginning Hisham demonstrated professionalism, clear communication and genuine care. Thanks to his expertise I resolved my case with minimal penalties.
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I came to Karnib Saddik confused and lost after a family law matter. The team supported me throughout the entire process — professional, friendly, trustworthy and extremely reliable.
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Thanks to her expertise and hard work, Sarah achieved an excellent result in court. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding lawyer.
The partners
You deal directly with the partners, not a junior.
Karnib Saddik is a boutique firm by design. Your matter is run by a partner from the first conference to the final hearing, so advice is consistent and nothing gets lost in handover.
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