Partners Recognised as Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyers 2024

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James Janke

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The team at Hamilton Janke Lawyers are delighted to announce that the firm’s partners, Drew Hamilton and James Janke, have again been recognised in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide rankings.

The Doyle's Guide Awards

Drew and James have been recognised as Preeminent Criminal Lawyers in Regional New South Wales for 2024. This is a huge achievement, as Hamilton Janke Lawyers is the only firm across regional New South Wales to have both partners named as Preeminent Criminal Lawyers.

Drew is also the only lawyer outside of Sydney to be named in the Leading NSW Traffic & DUI Lawyers category.

The Doyle’s Guide is a comprehensive and independent directory that showcases Australia’s best firms and lawyers. The Prestigious Doyle’s Guide list is compiled by initial online peer-review surveys, as well as extensive telephone and face-to-face interviews with clients, peers, and relevant industry bodies.

The 2024 Doyle’s Guide ranking announced this month is the latest achievement for Hamilton Janke Lawyers, who were also named in Three Best Rated’s Top Three Criminal Lawyers in Newcastle earlier this year.

This achievement stands as a testament to the firm’s excellence. It showcases Drew and James’ meticulous and successful grasp of the legal field, their expertise in criminal law, and their unwavering dedication to providing unparalleled client representation.

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