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Armstrong Legal - Sydney

Armstrong Legal - Sydney

4.8(540 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Armstrong Legal is a national law firm that has operated for more than 30 years. It began as Brezniak Neil Smith in a small office on York Street, Sydney in the 1980s. The firm has offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, and its Sydney team comprises 25 lawyers. Armstrong Legal specialises in criminal law, family law, corporate crime, wills and estates, and traffic law matters. Its legal team includes lawyers who speak languages other than English.

JSA Law is now part of Armstrong Legal. Alun Hill is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law and National Practice Director – Sydney. Angela Cooney is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and National Practice Director – Sydney. Trudie Cameron is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and Principal Lawyer | Practice Leader – NSW & ACT. Craig Robinson is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and Special Counsel – Sydney.

Kelly Weston is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law and Special Counsel – Sydney. The firm's Sydney lawyers provide legal services across Sydney and surrounding areas, and appear regularly in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court and Children’s Court. Main services include criminal law, family law, corporate criminal law, contested estates, traffic law, commercial law, and administrative law.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Armstrong Legal - Sydney has built its reputation on solicitors who combine legal skill with sincere personal care, according to the accounts left by clients. Kent Park is named repeatedly for his clear explanations, strategic preparation and steady manner, with reviewers crediting favourable outcomes in court hearings and appeals and prompt, objective guidance on traffic matters. Emily Wood-Ward attracts similar recognition for her thoroughness, responsiveness and the reassurance she gives people with no prior experience of the legal system, guiding them from first instructions through to a court decision.

Sophie Ogborne is thanked for standing by clients across two stressful court matters with dedication and patience. A recurring theme is the way matters are explained in plain language, with options set out clearly and queries answered quickly rather than left unanswered. Various customers describe feeling heard and supported during difficult periods, and the wider team is portrayed as approachable and experienced at every stage. Criminal justice work and family law matters feature prominently among the matters discussed, alongside the practical, strategic advice that clients say helped them achieve the results they hoped for.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Lisa Collins6 July 2026

Armstrong Legal were amazing, completely professional, approachable, and gave me all the advice I needed. Kent Park represented me and I cannot speak more highly of how diligent, professional and friendly he was, and he made my stressful court experience a lot more comfortable. Highly recommend

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Crooked Kane29 June 2026

I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Kent Park. From the very beginning, He was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me, And he did! He explained everything clearly, He kept me updated throughout the entire process, and made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier to deal with. His attention to detail, dedication, and expertise were second to none. I always felt like I was in good hands. I highly recommend Kent to anyone looking for an outstanding solicitor. Thank you again for all your hard work and support!

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James Mansfield26 June 2026

Kent is so very professional and obliging. From someone who has never had any legal advice in their life, he has provided support, guidance and the upmost professional advice that has led to the best outcome I could’ve hoped for. This contact will be saved. The whole Armstrong Team has been very supportive and professional. Their experience and expertise meant I got a favourable outcome that can only be surmised as beneficial to my whole life moving forward in a positive way. Thank you!

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Phoebe Bottrill25 May 2026

I can’t thank Kent Park enough for his help. He was professional, knowledgeable, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. His kind and approachable manner made a stressful situation feel much more manageable, and I always felt well informed and supported. I was very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a lawyer who is both highly competent and genuinely caring. The booking process was also extremely efficient and I felt supported from start to finish.

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Nada Aman21 April 2026

Emily Wood was exceptional to work with. She handled my matter with a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and clear communication throughout the process. She took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand and always kept me informed at every stage. Her approach was both practical and strategic and I felt confident knowing my case was in capable hands. Emily was responsive, reliable and genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome. I highly recommend Emily to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyer.

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Ross Vergios20 April 2026

I reached out to Armstrong Legal for some advice and suggested next steps regarding a traffic infringement. Kent Park returned my call and spent 20 min on the phone with me, providing an objective assessment of the situation and advice the best course of action. I appreciate his time, professionalism and objective advice. Will definitely keep his firm in mind for any future needs.

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Deepak and Ally18 April 2026

Emily Wood-Ward is an exceptional and compassionate solicitor. She was caring and understanding in my matter and made sure that I was personally doing well in a stressful situation. She was detailed, thorough and clear in my dealings with her and easily available and promptly replied to any queries or concerns I had. In court she was excellent, she provided a compelling, detailed and succinct case before the judge to get me the best possible outcome for my situation. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a solicitor to represent them. Thanks again Emily

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