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Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers

4.9(16 reviews)See reviews ↓·Geelong

About the company

Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers is a specialist criminal law firm that represents persons accused of offences across Victoria. The firm has offices in Ballarat and Geelong, with the Ballarat office opening in 2017. It regularly appears in all courts throughout western Victoria as well as Melbourne and the suburban courts. The firm represents persons accused of offences ranging from minor driving offences to large scale drug trafficking and murder.

From its Ballarat office, the firm offers representation in courts including Ararat, Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Horsham, Kyneton, Maryborough, St Arnaud and Stawell. From its Geelong office, it offers representation in courts including Colac, Geelong, Hamilton, Melbourne Suburban Courts, Portland, Sunshine, Warrnambool and Wyndham Vale. It provides specialist criminal law advice and representation from first contact with police until final resolution in court. Key areas of service include applications for bail, contested hearings, pleas, breach proceedings, trials, and appeals.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Court appearances sit at the heart of the work described by those who have used this Geelong practice, and composure under pressure is the quality they return to most. Adrian is credited with a calm, softly spoken manner that put clients at ease in what they found an anxious setting, and his measured conduct in the courtroom drew particular thanks. Kate Saunders is named repeatedly for handling several matters efficiently and for securing outcomes clients valued, including the withdrawal of serious allegations.

Hollie and Edwina are singled out for going further than expected, offering reassurance and support alongside practical help, while the wider team is described as courteous and thorough from start to finish. Clear communication before and after each appearance features across the accounts, as does the sense of being heard when clients explained their circumstances. Preparation and timely responses are mentioned often, and one person records simple gratitude for gentlemanly conduct at court. What emerges is a consistent picture of lawyers who pair experience with genuine care, leaving clients describing results that surpassed what they had anticipated.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Vicky Fitzpatrick9 December 2025

What a great team to deal with! The service provided by Adrian and Hollie was at all times professional, courteous and timely. The team were extremely thorough and exceeded our expectations. Across the process, Adrian and Hollie were understanding and reassuring at all times. The time and effort on their behalf made for a very successful outcome and we are both appreciative and grateful. We highly recommend their services! Thanks Adrian and Hollie!

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Alfie1 September 2025

he explained our friendgroup

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Jayden Harmer18 August 2025

Adrian Paul best lawyer firm in melbourne . Kate Saunders absolute superior lawyer really appreciate your hard work. Most professional firm .

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Peter2 June 2025

Very friendly and professional firm. Helped get a better outcome than expected. Really recommended if you’re needing assistance at court.

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Marie Montgomery Montgomery25 May 2025

I’ve, Never been to court before & was extremely stressed & anxious about having to attend Court & the circumstances that lead up to it. My Son told me About Adrian Paull & I’m so glad he did . As soon as I met Adrian i felt relaxed. Not only was he kind , compassionate, I felt heard, & understood. I restated my side of the story told which Adrian certainly did .. I reviewed a fantastic outcome.A 6 months “ good behaviour bond . I had been told to expect a possible future driver’s license suspension & a huge fine . Didn’t Happen Thanks to Adrian Paull criminal Solicitors.. i highly recommend Adrian & his company. Kind regards Marie Montgomery …

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Nicholas Bogdanovski13 May 2025

If you're reading this, you're probably going through one of the most stressful moments of your life, wondering how things got to this point and fearing the worst — your job, your reputation, your future on the line. I was in that exact position. The weight of a criminal charge felt suffocating. But then I found Adrian Paull. From the very first conversation, Adrian’s professionalism, expertise, and genuine care stood out. He didn’t just see me as another case — he understood the impact this had on my life and handled every step with confidence, precision, and humanity. Thanks to Adrian, I received the best possible outcome — charges withdrawn, no court appearance, and my future intact. What truly surprised me was his integrity. Despite already delivering an outstounding result, he even reduced his fee, a rare gesture that speaks volumes about his character. I cannot recommend Adrian highly enough. If you’re looking for someone who will stand by you, fight for you, and guide you through the storm with expert advice and specialist representation, Adrian Paull is the person you want in your corner. Five stars aren’t enough. Thank you, Adrian — you quite literally saved my future.

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Jay Dart30 April 2025

Best firm in Melbourne ! Looking for a compassionate lawyer ? Look no where else I had Kate Saunders representing me from Adrian Paul lawyers. I had all my serious allegations withdrawn. I cannot thank you guys enough !!!

Criminal lawyers in Geelong compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Geelong are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Loftgood Legal★ 5,0139No
2Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers★ 5,0116Yes
3Gallant Law Criminal Lawyers Geelong★ 5,02Yes
4Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers (this page)★ 4,916No
Contact
+61352293555www.apcrimlaw.com.au45 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed