Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Singleton, Raymond Terrace, Newcastle, Wyong and Gosford.
About The Firm
We are a small firm providing individual service and attention to every client. This personal approach ensures that you will receive the time, effort and energy your situation requires. You can be confident your matter will be handled professionally, sensitively and at a reasonable cost.
We specialise in Criminal Law cases, ranging from simple assault and driving offences to drug charges, sexual assault and murder charges. We have experience handling matters at the Local, District and Supreme Court level.
We also have an interest in assisting people with Mental Health issues and currently work with the Mental Health Advocacy Service at Maitland, Wyong and Morisset Hospitals, and have worked with clients at Gosford and James Fletcher Hospitals.
Fields of Expertise
Practice Areas
We specialise in criminal law and related areas. If you need assistance with other areas of the law we will happily provide referrals to other specialists.
Criminal Law
We understand that criminal charges cause great stress for you and your family. We will work with you, and where appropriate, other specialists to get the best outcome. Whether you are in Maitland or Cessnock or the Lower Hunter, or in Newcastle or on the Central Coast, we have developed strong relationships with psychologists, drug and alcohol treatment providers, mental health services and barristers, as well as with the NSW Police and the DPP, to ensure you get the best outcome possible.
Driving Offences
Whether drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, driving without a current license or offences involving NSW Police Highway Patrol or Roads NSW, we will be able to provide you with all the information you need and the best representation possible.
Mental Health
If you are currently a patient in a mental health hospital, you are able to access assistance through Legal Aid’s Mental Health Advocacy Service. Your treating team will have access to their contact details.
If you believe that a mental health condition or a cognitive impairment contributed to you being charged with a crime, please contact us to discuss.
Fraud & Debt
With 10 years experience working at Centrelink, Sara is well equipped to assist you if you have been charged for Centrelink fraud.
Why Choose Us
We take the time to get to know you and your unique situation.
With a combined 45 years of experience specifically in Criminal Law we have the skills and interest to achieve a great outcome.
We have a range of payment options including fixed fee or hourly.
We work with great barristers.
We can appear in bail applications, trials, hearings and sentence matters.
Our Team
Meet Our Lawyers
George McCarley
Consultant
George McCarley moved to Australia from the U.S. in 1983 and has lived across NSW since that time. He has worked with the Aboriginal Legal Service as well as in private practice, focusing on Criminal Law matters. He has an excellent rapport with his clients and works closely with Police Prosecutors and the DPP to ensure the best possible outcome.
Sara Boyd-McCarley
Solicitor/Practice Manager
Sara Boyd-McCarley has a research degree and extensive management experience and is our senior lawyer as well as handling our legal research. Prior to entering law, Sara worked for the Federal Public Service as a Manager and Policy Advisor for Centrelink. This background provides invaluable experience and knowledge to clients experiencing difficulties with that agency.
Since that time she has spent 20 years working in criminal law at all levels of the court system. Having lived in Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, she has a strong understanding of the uniqueness of each area and knowledge of the best experts available in those areas.
Since that time she has spent 20 years working in criminal law at all levels of the court system. Having lived in Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, she has a strong understanding of the uniqueness of each area and knowledge of the best experts available in those areas.