Criminal Lawyers Sydney (Downing Centre)

Blackridge Law appears regularly at the Downing Centre Local Court and District Court in Sydney’s CBD. The Downing Centre is the principal court in New South Wales, handling criminal matters from across the Sydney metropolitan area.

If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, contact Blackridge Law on 02 9159 9010 for a free, confidential consultation.

Downing Centre Local Court

Court Address: 143-147 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000

The Downing Centre handles everything from minor traffic offences to complex criminal proceedings. Our lawyers have extensive experience with this court’s procedures and the prosecution teams based there. We also appear at the Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal, both located at nearby Queens Square. You can find every court where our lawyers appear on our Courts We Attend page.

What We Defend

Our lawyers defend all criminal and traffic charges at Downing Centre Local Court and the District Court, including domestic violence and AVOs, assault offences (common assault, ABH, GBH, affray), drug offences (possession, supply, deemed supply, cultivation), sexual offences, fraud and dishonesty, firearms and weapons, robbery and break and enter, murder and manslaughter, drink driving and drug driving, dangerous and negligent driving, driving whilst suspended or disqualified, and bail applications.

For detailed information on any specific offence, follow the links above to our dedicated practice area pages.

How Blackridge Law Can Help at Sydney

• Award-winning criminal defence recognised by Lawyers & Barristers Awards 2026 and Top 10 Lawyers Australia
• Immediate advice and representation for all criminal charges, from minor offences to serious indictable matters
• Urgent bail applications including show cause matters and Supreme Court bail
• Domestic violence, assault, drug offences, sexual offences, fraud, firearms, robbery, and murder defence
• Drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, and all traffic offences
• Family law advice where criminal and family matters overlap
• Section 10 dismissals and non-conviction outcomes
• Fixed fees with no hidden costs and free initial consultations
• Available 24/7 for urgent matters

Why Choose Blackridge Law for Your Sydney Matter?

Blackridge Law is an award-winning criminal defence firm based in Bankstown, appearing at Downing Centre Local Court and courts across NSW. In 2026, both of our partners were recognised as Awarded Criminal Lawyers by Lawyers & Barristers Awards, and the firm was listed among the Top 10 Traffic Lawyers in Sydney by Top 10 Lawyers Australia.

With over 15 years’ experience, more than 5,000 cases closed, and a 97% success rate, we are trusted by clients facing the most serious criminal charges. Every client works directly with a senior criminal lawyer from first consultation to final court date.

We offer free initial consultations, fixed-fee pricing, and are available 24/7 for urgent matters.

Charged with a criminal offence in Sydney? Call Blackridge Law now.