White collar crime lawyers defend fraud, dishonesty, corporate and regulatory offences.
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Fraud and corporate crime cases often involve large volumes of financial records and regulators such as ASIC or the ATO alongside police. Lawyers manage investigations, compulsory examinations, and defended hearings.
Why fraud & white collar crime matters
Fraud and corporate charges often involve regulators and police together, and early missteps in interviews can be costly.
The Australian context
Regulators such as ASIC, the ATO and the ACCC have compulsory investigation powers. Serious Commonwealth matters are prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Byron Bay, NSW · Northern Rivers
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East Point Law provides legal services in Byron Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Bail Applications, Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Bail Applications+7 moreCriminal Law · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Mental Health & Guardianship TribunalFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
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Ipswich Family Lawyers provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Domestic Violence & AVOs · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Divorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Canberra, ACT · Canberra
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Norton Rose Fulbright provides legal services in Canberra, ACT. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Banking & Finance.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Banking & Finance · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Property & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Competition & Consumer Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Daniel Wakim Law Firm provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Administrative & Government Law.
Criminal Law+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Administrative & Government Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Firearms & Licensing Matters · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Gosford, NSW · Central Coast
Jirsch Sutherland provides legal services in Gosford, NSW. Listed practice areas include Insolvency & Restructuring, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Insolvency & Restructuring+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal · Fraud & White Collar Crime · NDIS & Disability LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Bulleen, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
PATHWAY CONVEYANCING PTY LTD provides conveyancing services in Bulleen, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Fraud & White Collar Crime and Building & Construction.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreFraud & White Collar Crime · Building & Construction
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Minyama, QLD · Sunshine Coast
ROBINSON LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Minyama, QLD. Listed practice areas include Bail Applications, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Assault & Violent Offences.
Bail Applications+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Property & Conveyancing · Drug Offences · Criminal Law · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Joondalup, WA · Perth North
Timpano Legal Criminal Lawyers Mandurah provides legal services in Joondalup, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreBail Applications · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Criminal Appeals · Partner & Family Visas · Traffic OffencesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(297)Google rating from 297 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Deirdre Black Lawyer provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Banking & Finance.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(284)Google rating from 284 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Markotich Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(210)Google rating from 210 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Blackridge Law provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Bail Applications, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Family Law.
Bail Applications+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Family Law · Traffic Offences · Criminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(181)Google rating from 181 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Drink & Drug Driving.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(180)Google rating from 180 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(164)Google rating from 164 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Streeton Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Criminal Law+7 moreDrink & Drug Driving · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Traffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Partner & Family VisasFree first consult
Mona Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(155)Google rating from 155 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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P.J. Donnellan & Co provides legal services in Mona Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(141)Google rating from 141 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Wickham Lawyers provides legal services in Petrie Terrace, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Coronial Inquests.
Criminal Law+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Coronial Inquests · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Bail Applications · Drink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(140)Google rating from 140 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Drug Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drink & Drug DrivingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(138)Google rating from 138 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Drink & Drug Driving.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(138)Google rating from 138 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
TASIC Legal provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreDrug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Administrative & Government Law
Understand the next step
A practical guide to fraud & white collar crime
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the investigating body, alleged transactions and whether you are enquiring personally or for a business. Records and conflicts between individuals and entities need careful handling.
Ask about preserving records and coordinating any regulatory, employment or civil issues with the criminal advice.
How the engagement may progress
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Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.
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Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
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Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.
Fees and the scope of work
One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.
Questions to ask a fraud & white collar crime adviser
Who is the client in this investigation?
How will document review and responses be organised?
Can you act before the next interview or hearing?
Who will appear and is that included in the quote?
What should I do if police contact me again?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What if a regulator wants to interview me?
Get advice before attending. Compulsory examination powers differ from police interviews and have their own rules.
Should I plead guilty?
Get advice first. A lawyer can check whether the police followed proper procedure, whether a defence is available, and whether the charges can be reduced or withdrawn before you enter any plea.
Can I keep my licence after a drink driving charge?
It depends on the reading, your record and your state's laws. In some cases a lawyer can argue for a reduced disqualification period or a work licence where one is available.
