Istifan Defence Lawyers

Where Care Meets Quality

Istifan Defence Lawyers is a law firm based in New South Wales, specialising in all Criminal and Traffic matters.

It is the firm where care, experience and professionalism ensure justice is served and no stone is left unturned to ensure that our clients receive a fair and just outcome from their day in court.

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Why Clients Choose Us

Whatever your case, whatever your goal we will work diligently toward the outcome you desire and will explore every avenue to place you in the best position.

Our principal Alex Istifan has represented clients at all levels in NSW courts including: Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeal, District Court and Local Court.

He has successfully secured not guilty verdicts, non-conviction penalties and has had charges dismissed for clients charged with: Murder, Sexual offences, Assaults, Firearms offences, Traffic offences and Drug offences, Stalk/Intimidation and many other offences.

Our Services

Skilled defence in criminal and traffic matters, backed by experience in all NSW courts.

Murder

Rigorous case analysis, expert evidence, and defence.

Assaults

From common assault to grievous bodily harm.

Traffic Offences

Licence protection and charge negotiation.

Drink Driving

Section 10/non-conviction strategies where available.

AVO

Careful analysis of ADVO, APVO to ensure your right and freedoms are maintained

Drug Offences

Possession, supply, cultivation, and police procedure.

Fraud Offences

Financial crime, dishonesty, and complex briefs.

Sexual Offences

Discreet, experienced representation.

Firearms Offences

Licensing breaches and prohibited weapons.

Mental Health

Meticulous preparation of mental health applications to ensure you are dealt with fairly and appropriately

Bail Hearings

Rigorous case analysis, expert evidence, and defence.

Appeal Proceedings

District Court and CCA appeals.

Client testimonials

“Alex istifan was diligent and articulate as a criminal defense lawyer that I had the pleasure of working with and entrusting. His impeccable expertise and ability to speak with confidence in the courtroom. Got me the best possible outcome. Thank you for your professionalism, attention to detail and zealous advocacy on my case! I highly recommend Alex as a lawyer! He is passionate and intelligent in his work”.

“I just wanted to send you a special note of thanks for all your hard work on behalf of me and my case. I am so grateful for all your efforts.”

K.

“Highly recommend Alex Istifan as a legal representative quick to reply to emails/ Phone calls absolutely outstanding with dealing with my court case very fluent and professional to the magistrate and absolute privilege to have had him great actually an absolute fantastic outcome with my case ever so grateful.”

L.S

“I want to say the biggest of thank you’s to Alex. If there was a 10star option, he’s got my vote. Alex always kept in contact, always kept me and my family updated just a true professional in his craft, Alex used his knowledge and skills to turn a terrible situation into a miracle (literally) situation and in doing so has saved my family a ton of heartache and for that I highly suggest getting in contact with this man if you need.#teamAlex.”

K.Z

“Alex was direct and honest with me for the entirety of my case. I greatly appreciated this. He also did a very thorough job of preparing my court hearing, with even the Magistrate commenting on the excellence of his prepared submission. as a result, I was acquitted under a section 14. I am grateful beyond measure.”

Contact us today at (02) 9615 9882