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Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers

Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers

4.5(86 reviews)See reviews ↓·Adelaide

About the company

Caldicott + Isaacs is a law firm that works exclusively in all areas of criminal law throughout South Australia. The firm's criminal defence lawyers appear daily in Adelaide's metropolitan courts, regional courts across South Australia and Federal jurisdictions. Over many decades, the firm has defended tens of thousands of cases, including murder, manslaughter, serious assaults, firearms matters, drug offences, fraud and complex driving charges.

Partners and criminal lawyers at the firm include Casey Isaacs and James Caldicott. Criminal lawyers at the firm include Ella Liptak, Mussa Nawroazi and Madeleine Drew. Casey Isaacs is described as a leading lawyer in the field of asset confiscation law in South Australia. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Adelaide clients who had criminal charges, licence appeals or court matters brought to Caldicott + Isaacs describe clear communication and dedicated representation throughout their matters. Several customers note that Casey Isaacs explains the law and their situation in plain, accurate terms, and that his calm, non-judgemental manner eases the embarrassment that often accompanies a criminal matter.

James Caldicott is repeatedly mentioned for his attention to detail, his diligent preparation and the respect he commands in court, with reviewers describing matters handled smoothly and outcomes they had hoped for. Taylor is named for successfully arguing a difficult licence appeal that had seemed unlikely to succeed. A recurring theme is the openness of the team to contest charges rather than simply enter a plea, and clients value being kept informed from first consultation through to the final result.

The wider team, from reception through to accounts, is described as welcoming and efficient, contributing to a sense that clients are treated with kindness and respect. Reviewers frequently note that guidance was provided without overpromising, and that the firm's persistence in fighting for clients extended across matters lasting considerable periods. The representation itself, particularly in court and at appeal hearings, is the point that comes up most often as the reason clients return.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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David Pylypenko17 May 2026

James caldicott is an exceptional lawyer he fights hard for innocent people and he has honour and intelligence above every other lawyer in Adelaide and his staff are also very professional caldicott and Isaac lawyers should be in Sydney or Melbourne there too good for this place here

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Amelia Wigglesworth27 January 2026

I cannot recommend James Caldicott at Caldicott + Isaacs highly enough. Over the past year, he guided me through challenging legal matters with patience, dedication, and professionalism. His attention to detail and hard work ensured my court matters were handled smoothly, and I received the outcome I was hoping for. Beyond his expertise, James genuinely cares about his clients—he listens thoughtfully, goes above and beyond, and supports you through every moment of stress and uncertainty. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance and would trust him again without hesitation. If you need someone in your corner, James is truly the person to have by your side.

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Aristotle B. Villanueva9 December 2025

I could not express how thankful we are with this lawfirm. They are the most professional lawyers I ever met speciallyAtty. Casey Isaac. Thank you for giving another person a chance to change and learn from their mistakes. Your service is highly recommended.

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Maria Papastergou11 November 2025

Casey and his team were absolutely amazing! Calldicott & Isaacs Lawyers are a very professional organisation, they explained everything in a way we could understand, maintained excellent communication the whole time and my family and I are very grateful for their assistance.

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Tim Morrison28 May 2025

Cannot speak highly enough of Nick Griffin. He represented me on a few occasions on very short notice and secured extremely good outcomes. Highly recommend.

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Alexander Saether19 August 2024

2009, Mr Isaacs at Caldicott & Isaacs Lawyers - Exceptional Service I cannot speak highly enough of Casey at Caldicott & Isaacs Lawyers. The dedication and professionalism were instrumental in achieving the best possible outcome for my case. Casey went above and beyond to ensure that my matter was handled with the utmost care and attention. His expertise and guidance provided me with the confidence and reassurance I needed throughout the process. Thanks to his efforts, I am now able to move forward with my life without any impedance. I wholeheartedly recommend Casey Isaacs and Caldicott & Isaacs Lawyers to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you, Casey, for everything, I really appreciate your efforts.

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Carl2 May 2024

Caldecot & Isaacs Lawyers are the best in the business. From reception staff, legal secretaries, and Lawyers, there second to none in Adelaide. James Caldicott is without doubt one of the best in the business, and I was treated with, respect, understanding and was represented accordingly. The respect James has, with the Judicial System is clear, and this is evident throughout my representation. I would personally recommend this Practice to anyone, who wants nothing but the best outcome possible. Cheers

Criminal lawyers in Adelaide compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 7 businesses in this category in Adelaide are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Craig Caldicott Lawyers★ 5,038No
2Adelaide Legal Solutions★ 5,032No
3Williams Barristers and Solicitors★ 4,9245No
4Con O'Neill & Associates★ 4,741No
5Mangan Ey & Associates★ 4,768No
7Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers (this page)★ 4,586No
Contact
+61881107900www.caldicottlawyers.com.au53 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000
Working hours
Monday08:30–18:00
Tuesday08:30–18:00
Wednesday08:30–18:00
Thursday08:30–18:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed