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Daoud Legal

Daoud Legal

4.9(222 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Daoud Legal is a criminal law firm based in Sydney that practises exclusively in criminal and traffic law. Robert Daoud is the Principal Lawyer. The firm has been operating since 2007 and has defended over 1,000 clients facing criminal charges and traffic offences. Its senior lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience dedicated exclusively to criminal and traffic law.

Daoud Legal appears in Local, District, and Supreme Courts across Sydney and NSW. The firm handles criminal offences including assault, domestic violence, drug offences, fraud, firearms matters, and serious indictable offences. It also handles traffic matters including drink driving, drug driving, speeding, dangerous driving, and driving while suspended. Daoud Legal offers a free first legal strategy session and provides upfront, fixed-fee representation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Criminal defence and traffic law representation is what this Sydney practice provides, and feedback centres on how matters are managed from the first call onwards. Robert is named frequently, with clients describing prompt callbacks, a thorough grasp of their circumstances and a clear plan of action communicated in plain terms. His knowledge of the law, attention to detail and calm manner are recurring points, and many note feeling informed and supported rather than left guessing.

Danny Raad is thanked for his handling of a stressful traffic appeal that ended in a non-conviction, while Shohan Hossain is acknowledged for representation on a driving offence that produced a better result than expected. Heath also appears alongside Robert in one matter. Reviews time and again mention that advice is tailored to the individual situation, with strategy explained before decisions are made and updates provided as a case progresses. Driving and traffic offences and general criminal charges feature across these accounts, and the theme running through them is a sense of confidence that comes from being kept properly informed at every stage.

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Reviews

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Kabilan Guln1 July 2026

I can’t thank this law firm enough for everything they did. Their professionalism, dedication, and hard work made all the difference, and thanks to their expertise we achieved a successful outcome. They kept me informed, supported me throughout the entire process, and truly fought for the best result. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding legal representation

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Daniel Berg11 March 2026

I cannot recommend Shohan and the entire team at Daoud Legal highly enough. I came to them dealing with a highly stressful and complex situation involving police overreach and false claims regarding a Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO). The team cut straight through the noise and uncovered the truth—proving that the FPO did not exist and the police actions against me were unlawful. They didn't just deliver a fantastic legal and financial result; they protected my civil liberties and human rights. After a very tough few years, the outcome they achieved has literally given me my life and peace of mind back. If you need a brilliant, dedicated legal team that genuinely fights for you, Daoud Legal is exactly who you want in your corner.

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Halor Karimi28 February 2026

Very good service I had Shohan Hossain representing me for a driving offence and the result turned out better than I could have ever asked for thank you so much and amazing

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Alexander6 November 2025

I’d like to thank my representation Danny Raad, who provided exceptional communication and delivery of skill throughout my appeal regarding a stressful traffic matter. He was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, providing an incredible outcome, resulting in a non-conviction. Danny’s ability to navigate questions and provide quality results is second to none. Very pleased with the service with Sydney criminal traffic and defence lawyers. Would highly recommend to anyone requiring legal assistance

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Alicia Fyfe4 October 2025

I honestly don’t have the words to describe how grateful I am to Robert Daoud and his team at Sydney Criminal Defence and Traffic Lawyers. I was facing relatively serious criminal, and traffic charges – I thought my whole future was over. From the very first phone call, Robert made me feel heard, supported, and reassured that I wasn’t alone in this. The team were kind, patient, and never once made me feel judged. Every step of the way, they explained what was happening and gave me the confidence to keep going when I was terrified. Walking into court, I was so nervous — but seeing how prepared and determined they were, gave me so much hope. When the verdict came back in my favour, it was a massive relief. It felt like my life had been given back to me. I will never forget what Robert, Shohan and the team did for me, and I’ll be forever thankful. If you’re in trouble and need someone who truly cares and will fight for you, this is the team you want by your side.

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brett gainsford18 September 2025

I’d like to thank my lawyer for doing an outstanding job with my case. From start to finish, he was professional, clear in his communication, and genuinely had my best interests at heart. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, kept me informed at every stage, and went above and beyond to achieve a great outcome. I really appreciate the effort and dedication, highly recommend his services to anyone needing reliable legal support.

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Melinda Goodwin6 April 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Robert and I can't recommend their services enough. From the very beginning, he took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and provided clear, insightful guidance every step of the way. If you're looking for a lawyer who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about his clients, I highly recommend Robert.

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6Daoud Legal (this page)★ 4,9222Yes
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