Perrella Legal - Specialist Criminal Lawyers Perth WA

Specialists in Criminal Law

An expert team of Criminal Lawyers, Perrella Legal specialise in criminal defence work for all types of state and federal criminal offences throughout Western Australia. Incorporated in 2011 Perrella Legal has established a solid reputation for professional, honest and cost effective advice with a consistent record for outstanding results at defended trials and sentencing hearings. We invite you to read some of the typical results we have achieved for our clients.

Free initial consultation for any person charged with a criminal offence

Engaging a lawyer can be a costly exercise and the consequences of choosing an inexperienced or inept lawyer can mean more than wasted money and disappointment; it could result in a disastrous outcome. When it comes to being charged with a criminal offence a disastrous outcome can quite literally mean the loss of your liberty.

We believe you should not have to pay money just to locate a professional, experienced specialist criminal lawyer with proven results. Researching lawyers on the internet can only go so far to give you some insight into the best lawyer to resolve your criminal charge/s. It helps to actually meet, face to face, before deciding who to entrust your matter. If you have been charged with a criminal offence we make the process of finding the right lawyer easier by offering a free, no obligation, initial consultation with one of our specialist criminal lawyers.

Some law firms offer a free initial consultation which is rushed, ill-prepared and with most of the time spent by the lawyer explaining how they intend to charge you rather than providing any clear and meaningful guidance on the client's charge/s. During the initial consultation at Perrella Legal, we will explain the criminal law as it relates to your charge/s; the court process; the likely outcome for your charge/s; the time frames for each step of the way; our fixed fee billing structure and much, much more. A free initial consultation with Perrella Legal may take up to 1 hour and you will leave the meeting far better informed and empowered to make the right decision about who to entrust with your criminal law matter.

Get the right advice from the outset

We understand that being charged with a criminal offence can be a stressful and frightening experience. From the moment the police want to question you or your loved one it is imperative that you speak to us FIRST to ensure your rights are protected and to ensure that future avenues of defence are kept open.

What a person says or does at the very early stages of a police investigation can significantly affect, if not determine, the outcome of the matter well before any charge is laid.

Whether you are innocent or if you know you have done wrong, if you are not being advised and represented by an experienced criminal law specialist you are risking your reputation, your career, your relationships and quite possibly your liberty.

No time billing. Only fixed fees.

Often the greatest hesitation in engaging a lawyer is the fear of an uncertain legal bill. At Perrella Legal, we believe certainty of costs is just as important as the certainty of outcome. We do not believe that billing clients in six-minute increments on an hourly rate for time spent on their matter is a fair or reasonable approach. We believe that time billing is a draconian practice which rewards the lazy or inept lawyer. Lord Denning in Chamberlain –v- Boodle & King [1982] 3 All ER 188 summed it up best when he said “Time costing rewards the inefficient”. In an article in the Australian Financial Review of 20 March 2009, the general counsel and company secretary of Ramsay Health Care was quoted as saying “Hourly billing does not encourage excellence, strategic thinking or ingenuity. On the contrary, it tends to reward inefficiency, or in some cases inexperience or even incompetence”. We agree. That is why at Perrella Legal we have never charged legal work by time billing - and we never will.

Personal service to all our clients

Each case is dealt with as the most serious case we have at that time.

Our specialist practice of criminal law finds us representing people across all of the courts throughout Western Australia. We regularly defend clients in all courts throughout Western Australia, but particularly in the District Court and Magistrates Court.

You do not have to be charged with a criminal offence to use our service. We regularly advise clients who have been contacted by Police who are either wanting to interview a person or are seeking permission to search their premises or vehicle. In these situations, it is vital that you are aware of your rights and the extent to which the police may infringe your civil liberties. This is where early legal advice can make all the difference to the outcome of the matter if you are charged and indeed whether you will be charged.

If you, or someone you know, requires legal representation or advice, please contact us immediately. We are available for advice falling outside of business hours (+61 8 9225 6646).

Click here to send us an online enquiry, or call us on (08) 9225 6646

What our clients are saying about us

Dear Ashleigh
I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work, professionalism and tireless effort you contributed to my sons case with so little time no fault of your own but due to us changing lawyers!
From the time we met you over a Skype call (due to COVID) you made us feel very comfortable, more so my son who was very nervous and we knew then that we were in good hands.
With only few days before the trial was to begin you went to the magistrate asking for more time that you could get the best possible outcome for our son in which the magistrate agreed and so you were given a couple more weeks to prepare and work on his case with an amazing outcome that we will always be so grateful for.
Once again Ashleigh, THANK YOU so much for what you achieved due to your dedication of hard work.
With no hesitation I would definitely recommend you to anyone that needed legal representation.
Kind Regards
K & JG

30 July 2020

Michael was recommended to me by a third party, frankly it was a decision which I have never regretted as I was in a situation I had no idea how to navigate. Michael was very professional , kind and emphatic, a character trait I admire, given that I was going through a very stressful time.

In a nutshell do not hesitate to call him if you need legal advice.

11 August 2020

Dear Michael Perrella
I can’t begin to express my appreciation for the service that Perrella Legal and you personally provided to me in such a difficult time in my life.
Your Legal services are truly professional and your devotion to making sure we got the desired outcome was second to none. Throughout the whole process you made me feel part of a team, one who had the up most trust in any recommendation put forward, one who was not afraid to ask questions and one that could relax knowing you would get the job done.
The Legal fees and cost are UN-measurable to the service that you provided , In fact I truly believe it was all about getting the right result, that was your sole focus, I could see the body language you presented when we won my case and your response was just as vibrant as mine this shows the type of professional person you are and without a doubt why your Legal Practice comes with exceptional loyalty and devotion to each client.
My thank you does not come alone I would like you to know that there are many thanks attached to this letter from as far away as the other side of the world. My parents who brought me up to be a respectful, caring, loving and honest. Sisters, Brothers and an extended family plus my friends here in Australia, they all say thank you from the bottom of their hearts.
My goals and dreams are back on track thanks to you and your team so please pass on my sincere gratitude to everyone involved.

Warmest regards,
Lee

8 February 2021

Words cannot describe the respect I have for this man. From my meetings with Michael he made me feel like I was his friend. He was honest, caring and focused on getting the result required to have my life back. Michaels understanding of Law and his professionalism is second to none. In the courtroom was where I saw a magician at work. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank Michael enough for getting me the not guilty verdict. I recommend anyone going to trial to contact Perrella Legal.

Milan

4 March 2021

From our first appointment with Ashleigh trust was built and immediately we had confidence to know we were in safe hands. Ashleigh is warm, genuine and an excellent communicator who openly listens.

Ashleigh’s high level of legal expertise, professionalism and friendly advice was comforting. This provided us with reassurance when navigating each step of a journey through the criminal justice system where the stakes cannot be higher.

Ashleigh’s personal strength is to bring compassion and dedication which goes well beyond legal representation at a time when there is an immeasurable personal toll. A practical focus also ensured we understood legal nuances relating to the case which relieved considerable stress and supported us in making informed decisions along the way.

An upfront and reasonable fee structure was also helpful.

We remain extremely appreciative and highly recommend Ashleigh of Perrella Legal.

9 March 2021

Good morning Ashleigh, I would just like to extend our warmest thank you for your efforts and hard work in the magistrates court yesterday! [J] and my sister in law [K] mentioned what an excellent job you did to achieve an undertaking. They also were very impressed in the way you were able put yourself in [J’s] position to achieve the outcome you did. You showed a lot of compassion and care to [J] in which she is very grateful for and admired your work to the highest level.

Thank you once again and hope you have a wonderful day!

Warmest Regards,

G and J

14 April 2021

I want to thank the team at Perrella Legal and especially Adam H for his time, energy and effort in helping me on my case. The level of professionalism demonstrated by Adam was just incredible. Adam kept me informed on everything , offered legal advice and was very supportive. I am very grateful for all him and the rest of the team at Perrella Legal did for me and I will forever grateful. Thanks for the successful outcome and God bless you all!

1 August 2021

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