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Hamilton Janke Lawyers

Hamilton Janke Lawyers

4.9(65 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

Hamilton Janke Lawyers is a criminal defence law firm based in Newcastle, NSW, operating through the legal entity Hamilton Janke Lawyers Pty Ltd. The firm represents clients in all NSW courts and interstate, including Local, District and Supreme Courts throughout New South Wales. Its service area includes Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Maitland, Coffs Harbour, Orange, Singleton, Armidale, Forster, Taree, Tamworth and Port Macquarie.

The firm has extensive litigation experience in defending criminal and traffic matters, AVOs, bail applications, appeals, inquests, commissions and inquiries. The firm provides legal representation for criminal and traffic offences. Drew Hamilton and James Janke are Partners at the firm. Alexandra White is an Associate, Georgina Price is a Senior Solicitor and Skip Willcox is a Solicitor.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Hamilton Janke Lawyers draws consistent praise from clients for its criminal law representation and the clarity with which its solicitors guide people through court matters. Several reviewers describe being kept well informed at every stage, with fees explained upfront and no unexpected costs arising later. Named solicitor Skip Willcox appears repeatedly in accounts of driving and court matters, with clients describing her as knowledgeable, realistic and reassuring for those facing charges for the first time. Georgina Price is similarly singled out for her preparation and for explaining the risks and likely outcomes before each step.

James Janke is credited with prompt, thorough advice that in one instance resolved a matter without further proceedings, and Drew receives frequent mention for making clients feel comfortable and protected throughout. A point that comes up often is the speed of response, including meetings arranged at short notice when a matter was urgent. Reviewers note professionalism extending from reception through to court appearances, and many comment on being kept informed after hearings as well as before them. Outcomes described include matters being dismissed and results exceeding expectations, with the handling of complicated cases a recurring theme from people in Newcastle facing the justice system.

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Reviews

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gee pee 116 May 2026

Fantastic result relating to driver's license matter. Skip Wilcox was excellent to deal with - communicative, knowledgeable and very confidence inspiring. Would recommend.

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Andrew13 February 2026

I got recommended by one of the partners of Moray and Agnew to speak to one of Hamilton Janke team, for my court issue. For someone who has never at any issues with the law. I got represented by Skip Willcox to whom I cannot recommend high enough for giving me absolute clarity and realism and put to ease with my matter. Her efforts provided me with a chance to get the best possible result, to which was achieved. Thank you Skip and Team

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Kate D19 December 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Cielle Perrin more highly or thank her enough. From the very first consultation, Cielle was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our case. She took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all our questions with patience, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. The attention to detail, strong advocacy, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome truly set Cielle & her team apart. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our case was handled smoothly and successfully. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and compassionate attorney, Cielle is your go too! Big thank you to Alannah for all her support along the way aswell. Thank you Team!

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Whytnee Rio16 December 2025

I am so greatful to have been represented by Georgina Price who worked so hard on my behalf to obtain the absolute best outcome for my recent court matter. For someone who has never experienced coming before the law, and being charged I was terrified of the unknown. She was clear and concise from the moment I walked through the James Yanke doors, I knew what I was in for, the risks and benefits of every thing that I may encounter along the way. Georgina is empathetic, kind and understanding. She sat with me for the whole day during court, informing me throughout, and working tirelessly with prosecutors and others to ensure I got the best outcome ( which we did). I highly recommend James Yanke Lawyers as a firm and Georgina Price as a lawyer who, from the start has your back.

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Lisa Hunter13 November 2025

I highly recommend Georgina Price who represented me in my court appearances. Not only was she consistent but also empathetic to my situation. Her efforts & hard work finally paid off with a fantastic result in my case, where she showed professional in every aspect. I would not hesitate in recommending this firm who helped immensely in what was a nightmare! Than you again Georgina, you are amazing!

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Greg Byrnes15 October 2025

I can highly recommend solicitor Skip Willcox and the team from Hamilton Janke Lawyers. When a family member recently became involved in a court matter in Newcastle an acquaintance recommended I consult Hamilton Janke. From my initial phone call to the final court hearing the entire team was professional, courteous and concise. Skip clearly detailed all associated fees and there were no financial surprises along the way. In the end we achieved the desired legal result. Good service, even better people.

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Kaysie Fancett9 October 2025

James and his team were fantastic in helping me deal with a difficult childcare related matter. The matter is now dealt with and we got the best result possible. Thank you James and Alanah.

Criminal lawyers in Newcastle compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Newcastle are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Arthur Law★ 5,097Yes
2Liberato Defence Lawyers★ 4,948Yes
3Hamilton Janke Lawyers (this page)★ 4,965Yes
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