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Wilkinson Lawyers - Criminal Law Solicitor

Wilkinson Lawyers - Criminal Law Solicitor

4.8(23 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ballarat

About the company

Wilkinson Lawyers is a criminal law practice based in Ballarat that practises exclusively in Criminal Law and Intervention Order matters throughout Victoria. Jess Wilkinson is the Principal Solicitor and a sole practitioner who personally manages every matter from start to finish. The firm represents clients facing criminal charges, traffic offences and Family Violence and Personal Safety Intervention Order proceedings in courts across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Jess appears regularly in the Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court, County Court and Supreme Court of Victoria. She has extensive experience conducting plea hearings, contested hearings, bail applications, diversion matters, appeals and Intervention Order proceedings. The main services are criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order matters. A complimentary initial telephone consultation is offered, and Zoom and phone consultations are available.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Criminal law defence and intervention order work is the service that runs through the feedback for this Ballarat practice, where Jess is named again and again as the solicitor clients deal with directly. Several customers describe being set at ease from the very first phone call, with the law explained in plain terms and questions answered patiently before any court step.

A number of reviews mention how quickly paperwork and advice arrive, including court documents sent for review and detailed replies coming back within a short time. A point made in several accounts is her preparation for court: accounts describe a factual, straight-to-the-point manner in the courtroom and a careful assessment of video and email evidence, weighing its strengths and weaknesses before proceeding. Results sit at the centre of the commentary, with matters withdrawn before an initial court date and outcomes clients describe as great.

People also note feeling heard and taken seriously during difficult periods, and that updates continued once a decision came through. The work covers criminal defence and intervention order matters, handled with attention to detail, patience and a calm presence that kept clients steady through the process, with one account highlighting the rarity of a solicitor so clearly invested in justice.

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Reviews

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Nevada cornwell Cornwell1 July 2026

From the second i made contact i knew Jessica was invested in my concerns, prompt service, went above and beyond, eased my fears immediately, would reccomend Jessica to anyone seeking legal advice and support.

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Aaron Howell5 June 2026

Jess is highly professional, transparent, determined and keeps it real from the get go. I got the best outcomes possible from situations I shouldn't have been in and don't believe anyone else could have achieved what Jess did. I highly recommend Jess who is a passionate lawyer, knows how to navigate a difficult, unfamiliar and sometiŕmes frustrating system while always having the objective of getting you best result.

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Kiarra Jade Attard15 July 2025

Jess, was extremely professional attention to detail - factual in the court room & very straight to the point- kept things simple & got the matter resolved In a timely matter. Jess is a very strong lawyer & extremely trustworthy. Extremely good intelligent defence lawyer. Would highly recommend her & Thank you Jess for your hard work & patience. Exceptional service.

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Kimberley Langan2 May 2025

Jess is an outstanding lawyer, kind, passionate and amazing with her work. Highly recommended Jess and cannot thank her enough for assisting me with a personal matter. Jess got the results I needed! Thank you Jess!

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Jenna lee30 April 2025

I can't thank Jess Wilkinson enough for the incredible support and legal advice she provided throughout my case. From start to finish, Jess was always available to talk, regularly checked in with phone calls, and took the time to explain everything clearly until I felt reassured and confident. She never rushed me or charged by the minute - just honest, upfront, and genuinely caring. Most importantly, Jess helped me win my case, which had been causing me a huge amount of stress. She's friendly, professional, and truly goes above and beyond. If you're looking for the best lawyer out there, Jess is the go. Highly recommend!

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jess hewes17 March 2025

Honest opinion, Jess was an amazing lawyer till I started struggling and lost my job and couldn’t afford the payments, she allowed me to pay in instalments but I was struggling that hard I couldn’t even make them. I paid everything back that was owed and now she won’t even give me the time of day to speak to me about my up coming case, when I’ve offered to pay up front. Even tho she knows my case better then anyone, just shows Lawyers are only in it for the money. Just disappointed and thought more of Wilkinson lawyers.

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Timothy Schultz-Smith3 December 2024

Jess, is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. She was such an integral part of my court date. Jess was a gem and kept me grounded. She got an amazing result and was a pleasure to work with.

Criminal lawyers in Ballarat compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Ballarat are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1McMahon Criminal Defence Lawyers★ 5,051Yes
2Chambers Criminal Lawyers★ 5,027Yes
3Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers★ 5,021Yes
4Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers★ 4,813No
5Wilkinson Lawyers - Criminal Law Solicitor (this page)★ 4,823No
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed