Slades & Parsons practises exclusively in Criminal Law, defending individuals charged with offences against both the Commonwealth and the State.
With over 35 years of experience and led by Accredited Criminal Law Specialists, we are consistently recognised as one of Melbourne’s leading Criminal Defence firms.
We represent a diverse range of clients – from those facing minor charges to individuals involved in high-profile, complex cases. Whatever the charge, we bring precision, focus, and unwavering commitment to every matter.
Our lawyers appear in court daily across all jurisdictions, including the Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts. We have also acted in cases that have successfully proceeded to the Court of Appeal, IBAC and the High Court of Australia.
We offer a 24-hour emergency advice line which is offered free of charge. You can feel reassured that our solicitors are working around the clock to ensure our clients are looked after.
Slades & Parsons also works with the LIV legal referral service. We offer an initial inquiry interview of up to thirty minutes free of charge.
Our Melbourne criminal lawyers take on both private and legal aid cases. Contact us on 9602 3000. We will discuss a realistic fee structure with you that optimises the best possible outcome of any matter.
Harry Xu2025-02-12 If you encounter any criminal law-related legal issues, you can go to Anthony Brand. I 100% recommend him. He handled my case smoothly and perfectly resolved the issues I was facing. Kerry McLouta2025-02-09 Jasmine provided a down to earth approach to our legal proceeding in plain English. Jasmine helped us build a case and effectively advised us along the way. She was inclusive of the family members involved and showed compassion. She achieved the most desirable outcome for us in court, at a set fee which was very reasonable. We highly recommend her criminal law services. dee zearwie2025-02-04 Alastair has been representing me for some time now and today I had a traffic matter which had an amazing outcome. Alastair was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, from our first interaction, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the matter and assured me every way possible, he has been clearly communicating the steps involved in my cases, everything I need to do and providing updates where possible. His attention to detail and commitment to my best interests made me feel confident and supported. Today, he absolutely nailed it! He was so precise, professional and he presented my case to the magistrates in a great way, he knew exactly what he was saying and because of that I got the best outcome possible and for that I’m so thankful and forever grateful! I’m so glad and happy I placed my trust in him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. Thank you again Alastair, all your efforts go unnoticed and I greatly appreciate you. Thanks, Dee Zaydan Osmanagic2025-01-31 I highly recommend Alastair A. Kennedy from Slades & Parsons Criminal Lawyers. Alastair was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to achieving the best outcome for me. He successfully delivered the result I was hoping for, and his communication throughout the process was exceptional. I truly felt supported and informed every step of the way. Thank you, Alastair, for your outstanding service! Kaelan Rowell2025-01-30 My Lawyer, Jack Sheedy did an excellent job on my case, always pointed out the best options to proceed and above all was quick to respond and was thorough with the case. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you Jack. Ahmad Karim2024-12-20 I had the pleasure of meeting Jasmine who took on my mother's criminal case. From the beginning we were dealt with respect and genuine concern. Jasmine took care to explain everything to us in a simple and understanding manner. She gave us an estimated outlook on costs and expected results. Jasmine was polite, professional, understanding and above all showed her eagerness to help and give us the best possible outcome. Throughout the case we were always kept up to date and looked after. Importantly Jasmine was always there when needed to be reached. In the end we received a fantastic outcome for my mother, for which we are grateful and couldn't be happier. A big thank you to Jasmine and her team. I would highly recommend them for all your legal matters. Keep up the great work Jasmine! Simone Lombardo2024-12-15 I can’t thank Catriona enough for her incredible support and expertise. She went above and beyond to ensure I had the best possible outcome, and it was even better than I could have ever imagined. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care made a challenging situation so much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Slades & Parsons to anyone in need of skilled and compassionate legal advice. Ash2024-12-04 Yvonne Kushnir is an outstanding lawyer who represented me over a two year period. She is very understanding but knows how to get straight to the point and most importantly win a case! Given how time consuming and frustrating court cases can be for everyone involved 'lawyers as well' Yvonne continually handled herself very professionally and with no judgement throughout. I do feel like Yvonne went that 'extra mile' and I couldn't of been happier with the end result. There's a lot that goes into getting the result you want from a court case and I can comfortably say now that I had chosen the right lawyer. Thanks Yvonne all the best for the future. Update! Catriona Benson represented me recently regarding a driving matter. I was looking at 2 years loss of licence and a maximum fine of $3000. Outcome was $1000 fine and no loss of licence. If you need a lawyer that can put forward the facts and rely on evidence thats admissible I highly recommend Catriona. Not all cases are the same but unfortunately police need to put there strongest case forward respectively. Lucky for me I was in good hands, maybe it wasn't luck 😄 Heath Mckay2024-11-24 Jack did a great job I would highly recommend