Providing Trusted Criminal Law Support for Law Firms
At Emma Turnbull Lawyers, we don’t just do criminal law, we live and breathe it.
We act as trusted partners to law firms across Australia who need confident, capable representation for their clients in criminal or intervention order matters. Whether you’re a family lawyer, a wills and estates lawyer, or a commercial litigator, we can help you protect your clients and your professional reputation.
We act promptly, communicate clearly, and always respect your existing client relationship.
Why Work With Us?
Deep Expertise – Our team is led by Directors Emma Turnbull and Adrian Lewin, as well as Partner Manny Brennan, who are all Accredited Criminal Law Specialists and experienced courtroom advocates. Each are recognised as industry leaders and who you go to when you need the best care for your clients.
The lawyers on our team appear daily in all criminal jurisdictions and handle serious indictable matters through to summary charges and intervention orders. Our lawyers are fully familiar with the practices and procedures of the criminal justice system and can work with you to make up for the on the ground knowledge you won’t have if you practice in another area of law.
Strategic Representation – We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether your client is looking for damage control or to fight for acquittal, we craft a tailored defence strategy for each matter. We have a large network of experts and consultants who we work with to prepare the best possible defences for our clients, including mental health practitioners, toxicologists, accident reconstruction experts, sleep experts and pathologists. By working with us you gain the benefit of our established relationships.
No-Poach Guarantee – Your client is your client. We will never offer ongoing services outside the scope of our engagement without your express permission.
Professional Communication – You’ll be kept informed throughout. We make you look good and make your client feel supported.
Proven Results – We get outcomes that matter. From securing diversions and charge withdrawals to winning contested hearings and running jury trials, we know how to fight and when to resolve.
Examples of How We Work with Other Firms
- Family Law — Clients facing IVOs, criminal charges arising from family breakdowns, or parenting matters complicated by criminal allegations.
- Wills & Estates — Charges like theft from estates or misuse of powers of attorney, or fraudulent creation/amendment of documents.
- Commercial & Property — White collar crime, fraud, deception, or intervention orders affecting business owners.
- Personal Injury / Employment — Criminal allegations that affect credibility or intersect with litigation timelines.
If it’s outside your wheelhouse — chances are it’s squarely in ours.
Types of Agency Work We Offer
- Court Appearances — Summary case mentions, bail applications, plea hearings, and contest mentions.
- Client Conferences — In-person or custody-based briefings.
- Case Strategy — Behind-the-scenes advice and collaboration for complex or sensitive matters.
- Full Brief Analysis — Acting on your behalf for the duration of the criminal or IVO proceedings.
We’re happy to act as your firm’s dedicated criminal law partner, or as a one-off agency service.
What Our Referral Partners Say
“We’ve referred multiple clients to Emma and her team. They’re responsive, strategic, and genuinely care about the client. They make us look good, every time.”
— Family Lawyer, Melbourne
“It’s rare to find a criminal law firm that combines empathy with fierce advocacy. ETL are our first call when clients need urgent help.”
— Wills & Estates Solicitor
Let’s Work Together
Referring is simple. Just call us on (03) 9077 4834 or click here to email us with the client’s name and matter type. We’ll take it from there, professionally, confidentially, and promptly.
Emma Turnbull Lawyers: Criminal Defence. Done Properly.