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Liberato Defence Lawyers

Liberato Defence Lawyers

4.9(48 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

Liberato Defence Lawyers is a boutique criminal defence firm founded by Damien Mahon and Lindsay Stankovic. Damien Mahon is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. The founders are recognised as Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers in Doyle's Guide. The firm has offices in Newcastle and Sydney. It maintains a select practice across New South Wales. Every case is partner-led, with direct access to the firm's founders. The firm acts in all areas of State and Commonwealth criminal law. It has particular expertise in serious and complex criminal matters.

Its practice areas include murder, manslaughter and violent offences, sexual assault and other sexual offences, drug trafficking and supply, white-collar crime and fraud, firearms and organised crime, and appeals and mental health applications. Before founding Liberato, the partners practiced exclusively in criminal defence at one of Sydney's leading firms. The firm consciously limits its caseload and represents fewer clients. It offers an alternative to high volume, transactional legal practice. Initial conferences can be conducted either in person or by video.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

People confronted with criminal charges, apprehended violence orders and other court proceedings in Newcastle describe Liberato Defence Lawyers as a firm combining legal skill with genuine compassion. Lindsay Stankovic is named repeatedly for clear and timely advice, thorough explanation of the options available and a willingness to go above and beyond in preparing a matter. Damien Mahon attracts similar praise for his experience, his prompt action and the favourable results achieved.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is transparency around costs, with several clients noting they were told about fees upfront and encountered no surprises. Communication is another recurring theme, as matters are handled systematically and clients are kept informed from the first consultation through to the final outcome. Reviewers also mention the supportive and approachable manner of the team, particularly during emotionally difficult circumstances involving domestic violence allegations, and the confidence with which negotiations and court appearances are conducted.

Matters involving ADVO proceedings, defended hearings resolved in conjunction with a barrister, and costs awards following a successful outcome all feature in the feedback, alongside the responsive handling of questions throughout the process. The firm's work on complex and sensitive criminal matters, including those resolved with a favourable result on the day of court, is a consistent theme.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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cindy mortimer30 June 2026

I highly recommend Damien and Lindsay for their exceptional professionalism and support throughout my court matter. They consistently acted in our best interests, kept us informed every step of the way, and communicated clearly and honestly throughout the entire process. Their transparency regarding costs and their genuine care and compassion made an incredibly stressful experience far more manageable. I am sincerely grateful for their guidance, dedication, and unwavering support. Thank you both for everything you have done.

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Reece Ramsden10 June 2026

I am a sydney based family lawyer and have referred a number of clients to Lindsay and her firm and have always been impressed by the quality of their advice, professionalism, and dedication. They are highly knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their clients. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking expert criminal law representation.

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Rob Hockedy10 June 2026

Lindsay was really great to work with, providing me with accurate and timely advice. Excellent communication and showed amazing support at a time I needed it most. I could not recommend her enough, thank you for all your help and advice you and your team provided at Liberato Defence Lawyers!

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Glen Gary27 May 2026

After consulting with Damien Mahon and Liberato Defence Lawyers regarding some challenging scenarios I’ve found Damien’s experience within the legal world to be first class. His skillset and ability to act promptly stands out sharply and his results speak for themselves. Every matter that I have engaged with Damien as my representative has resulted in a favourable result. Liberato Defence Lawyers are now my point of call for anything that may arise in the future based on the my experiences using their services. I thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Tony Somerset19 May 2026

It is with great pleasure that I write this glowing report about Ms Lindsay Stankovic from Liberato Defence Lawyers. Lindsay went above and beyond to offer me all her expertise in the preparation of my matter. In conjunction with her barrister I received a most favourable outcome on the day of my court matter. Not only did I have a convincing victory, I was also awarded costs at the conclusion of my matter. Agsin this was all due to Lindsay. I cannot recommend Lindsay and Liberato lawyers highly enough for any criminal legal matter Tony Somerset

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cindy hodges13 May 2026

I was fortunate enough to be appointed Lindsay to represent me in court, she was so professional and put me at ease after our first meeting as I was extremely nervous and in need of alot of advive. Lindsay guided me through everything and helped me understand the all the legal jargon and possible outcomes and what the best options would be moving forward. Lindsay completely exceeded my expectations achieving the best positve outcome i did not think possible and all in such a short period of time. I would highly recommend Lindsay and the firm to anyone in need of legal assistance, I could not be happier, thank you. Cindy Hodges

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Rhiannon McClelland12 May 2026

Lindsay was exceptional throughout an extremely difficult and emotionally challenging situation. I was faced with a complicated matter involving an ADVO, where the legal system was unfortunately being weaponised as a continuation of the perpetration of DV. Lindsay was clear, compassionate and professional. She provided concise advice, carefully laid out all of my options, and approached my matter with confidence and diligence. Lindsay negotiated with the prosecution thoroughly and strategically, ultimately achieving an outcome that was beyond anything I could have hoped for.

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 (this page)★ 4,948Yes
3Hamilton Janke Lawyers★ 4,965Yes
Contact
+61448527728www.liberatodefence.com.auUnit 8/21 Merewether St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00