James Janke

Founding Partner

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Partner at Hamilton Janke Lawyers

James Janke is a proud Criminal Defence Lawyer. James is passionate about the rule of law, fighting hard for clients’ rights, preparing thoroughly and making sure everyone who instructs him gets a ‘fair go’.

James has represented a broad range of clients in the criminal law and quasi criminal law jurisdictions including in relation to:

  • Criminal law matters
  • Traffic law matters
  • License appeals
  • Coronial inquests
  • Commisions of inquiry (including appearing in a Royal Commision).

Admitted in both the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. James regularly appears in both metropolitan and regional courts throughout New South Wales and has strong working relationships with many senior and junior barristers who practice exclusively in criminal law, who he can retain in complicated matters, upon request. During what are often very difficult times, he aims to allow his clients to rest easy knowing that he won’t.

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Hamilton Janke Lawyers are one of the top rated Criminal Law Firms in the region. We treat every client with the respect and commitment they deserve. This commitment to our profession has earned us a reputation which we are very proud.

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