Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Crawford & Duncan Lawyers ## Pages - [CDLaw has Closed as of 8 July](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/): Crawford & Duncan Has Closed For further information contact: Michelle Duncan | Duncan Criminal Law Email: info@duncancriminallaw.au Website: duncancriminallaw.au Phone: 0448 946 529 Address: Level 1/299 Elizabeth Street Sydney. NSW. 2000     Les Crawford | Crawford Criminal Email: les@crawfordcriminal.com.au Website: crawfordcriminallaw.com.au Phone: 0448 843 529       # Crawford & Duncan Lawyers > Crawford & Duncan Lawyers is a NSW criminal and traffic law firm led by former police prosecutors Les Crawford and Michelle Duncan. With offices in Parramatta and Hornsby, the team provides trusted defence, clear advice and compassionate support to clients facing criminal charges, traffic offences, bail applications and appeals across Sydney and regional New South Wales. ## Criminal Defence Services - [Criminal Lawyers NSW](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/) – Experienced criminal lawyers offering strong defence for assault, drug matters, fraud, sexual offences and serious indictable crimehttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Experienced%20criminal%20lawyers%20in%20NSW,Offices%20in%20Parramatta%20and%20Hornsby. The team advises clients before charges are laid, at police interviews, during plea negotiations, at bail hearings and in appealshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=We%20represent%20clients%20at%20every,stage%20of%20the%20criminal%20process. ### Specific Criminal Offences - **Assault & Violence** – Defence for common assault, domestic violence (AVO/ADVO), reckless wounding and affray. The firm assesses self‑defence and evidentiary issues to seek reduced charges or non‑conviction outcomeshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=. - **Drug Offences** – Representation for possession, deemed supply, cultivation, manufacture and importation matters. Lawyers examine search legality, police procedures and evidence admissibility to protect clientshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=%23%20Drug%20Offences%20,Supply%20%26%20Trafficking. - **Fraud, Theft & Dishonesty** – Defence for offences such as Centrelink/social security fraud, credit card fraud, larceny, shoplifting, break & enter, forgery and document offenceshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Fraud%2C%20Theft%20%26%20Dishonesty%20Offences. Strategies focus on financial analysis and witness credibility. - **Sexual Offence Allegations** – Confidential representation in matters including sexual assault, indecent assault, child exploitation material and grooming allegationshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=%2A%20%5BImage%208%3A%20Sexual. - **Youth & Juvenile Crime** – Support for young people facing police cautions, diversion programs and youth charges. The firm prioritises rehabilitation and long‑term wellbeinghttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=. - **Serious & Indictable Offences** – Defence for serious crimes such as murder, major fraud, conspiracy and organised crimehttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=. - **Bail Applications & Show‑Cause Hearings** – Immediate assistance after arrest to prepare persuasive bail applications and show‑cause submissionshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/criminal-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Bail%20Applications%20%26%20Show%20Cause,Hearings. ## Traffic Defence Services - [Traffic Lawyers NSW](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/) – Experienced traffic lawyers defending drink driving, licence suspensions, speeding, negligent driving and other traffic infringementshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Traffic%20Lawyers%20NSW%20,Duncan. The firm represents drivers at police interviews, during licence suspension appeals, and in Local and District Court hearingshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=We%20assist%20drivers%20at%20every,of%20the%20legal%20process%2C%20including. ### Specific Traffic Matters - **Drink Driving & DUI Offences** – Defence for low‑range, mid‑range PCA, DUI and drug‑driving charges. Lawyers scrutinise roadside procedures, breath‑analysis accuracy and mitigating factorshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Drink%20Driving%20and%20DUI%20Offences. - **Licence Appeals & Suspension Matters** – Assistance with Transport for NSW suspension appeals and police‑issued immediate suspensions. The team prepares evidence and submissions to minimise suspension periodshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Licence%20Appeals%20and%20Suspension%20Matters. - **Speeding, Negligent & Dangerous Driving** – Representation for excessive speeding, negligent driving, dangerous driving and driving while suspended or disqualifiedhttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Speeding%20Negligent%20and%20Dangerous%20Driving,Charges. - **Traffic Infringements & Police Notices** – Advice on camera‑detected offences, mobile phone offences, red‑light offences, failure to stop and incorrectly issued infringementshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Traffic%20Infringements%20and%20Police%20Notices. - **Court Representation** – Regular appearances in Local Courts across Sydney (Parramatta, Hornsby, Burwood, the Downing Centre, Blacktown) and in District Courts for serious traffic offences and appealshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/traffic-lawyers-nsw/#:~:text=Court%20Representation%20Across%20NSW. ## Comprehensive Legal Services - [Legal Services NSW](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/) – The firm provides comprehensive criminal and traffic defence, bail applications and court representation across NSWhttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=Legal%20Services%20NSW%20,and%20Duncan. Services include advice before charges, police interviews, bail applications, Local and District Court hearings, Supreme Court matters and appealshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=We%20advise%20and%20represent%20clients,of%20the%20legal%20process%2C%20including. ### Traffic Law Services - The firm handles drink‑driving, low‑range and mid‑range PCA, licence suspension appeals, speeding offences, negligent and dangerous driving, and traffic infringementshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=Traffic%20Law%20Services. ### Criminal Law Services - Defence for assault and violence, domestic violence and AVO matters, drug possession and supply, fraud, theft and dishonesty offences, serious indictable matters, sexual offences, break and enter, robbery, and youth mattershttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=Criminal%20Law%20Services. ### Bail & Court Representation - Preparation of urgent bail applications in Local and Supreme Courtshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=Bail%20Applications%20and%20Show%20Cause,Matters. - Regular representation in Local, District and Supreme Courts across Sydney including Parramatta, Hornsby, Burwood, the Downing Centre and Blacktownhttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=Representation%20in%20Local%20District%20and,Supreme%20Courts. ## About the Firm & Lawyers - [About Crawford & Duncan Lawyers](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/about/) – The firm is built on trust, experience and genuine carehttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/about/#:~:text=Crawford%20and%20Duncan%20Lawyers%20is,support%20from%20the%20very%20beginning. With offices in Parramatta and Hornsby, it assists clients across Sydney and regional NSW in criminal and traffic matters, aiming to protect rights and secure the best possible outcomehttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/about/#:~:text=With%20offices%20in%20Parramatta%20and,secure%20the%20best%20outcome%20possible. - [Les Crawford – Criminal Lawyer](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/les-crawford/) – Former police prosecutor with over 25 years’ experience. Les has appeared in courts at all levels, defending matters from drink driving and fraud to serious offenceshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/les-crawford/#:~:text=Practicing%20Criminal%20Law%20for%2025,years. - **Michelle Duncan – Criminal Lawyer** – Michelle has practised criminal and traffic law since 2000, appearing in the High Court, District Court, Local Courts, Coroners Court and Children’s Court. She is known for thorough preparation, strategic thinking and commitment to clientshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/about/#:~:text=%23%20%20Michelle%20Duncan%20,Criminal%20Lawyer. ## Contact & Consultation - [Contact Crawford & Duncan Lawyers](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/contact/) – Offices in Parramatta and Hornsby. For urgent legal help, call **02 9844 5416** or email **info@crawfordduncan.com.au**view-source:https://crawfordduncan.com.au/contact/#:~:text=,14T18%3A24%3A21%2B10%3A00. Early advice can significantly improve your options and outcomeshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/legal-services-nsw/#:~:text=If%20police%20have%20contacted%20you%2C,your%20options%20and%20your%20outcome. - [Request a Consultation](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/prepare/?) – Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case and receive guidance from experienced criminal and traffic lawyers. ## News & Resources - [News and Blog](https://crawfordduncan.com.au/news/) – Articles covering legal advice, recent cases and updates on criminal and traffic law, including domestic violence, drink driving penalties, licence appeals and traffic reformshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/domestic-violence-laywers/#:~:text=September%2023%2C%202020%20%2F%20Katrina,Advice%20%2C%20%2022%2C%20news. Subscribe for insights and updateshttps://crawfordduncan.com.au/domestic-violence-laywers/#:~:text=Receive%20the%20latest%20news%20on,Subscribe%20for%20insights%20and%20updates.