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WOODS & CO LAWYERS PTY LTD

WOODS & CO LAWYERS PTY LTD

5.0(161 reviews)See reviews ↓·Adelaide

About the company

Woods & Co Lawyers Pty Ltd is a law firm based in Adelaide, South Australia. The firm specialises in criminal and traffic law and has over 25 years of experience providing legal advice throughout Adelaide and South Australia. Mr Woods has been Principal of the firm for more than 25 years. Michael Woods and Hugh Woods are Directors of the firm. Ben Chehade and Vivian Ngo are Solicitors at the firm.

The firm handles criminal defence matters in Magistrates and Higher Courts, traffic and licence offences, and police charges and investigations. It acts for first-time and repeat offenders and handles complex and high-risk cases. The firm acts for clients across Adelaide facing criminal and traffic law matters. Its team has experience in cases including drink driving, robbery, rape and murder.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Matters involving criminal charges, traffic infringements and property disputes appear throughout the accounts left by clients of this Adelaide practice. Hugh Woods is named repeatedly for his professionalism, approachability and the steady support he gave during drawn-out negotiations with interstate prosecutors, one matter ending with charges withdrawn. Michael Woods draws similar remarks for careful preparation, skilful negotiation and advocacy in a serious Commonwealth case, and for the respect and compassion extended to a family as each stage was explained.

Vivian is singled out for preparing court documents thoroughly, communicating promptly and resolving matters without delay, while reception staff are also acknowledged for their helpfulness. An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the frank, upfront advice offered from the outset, so clients understood what lay ahead during testing proceedings. Outcomes exceeding expectations recur, from traffic matters through to the recovery of substantial property, alongside comments on the firm's realistic and diligent approach. Reliable, knowledgeable representation delivered with genuine concern for clients and their families is the thread connecting these accounts, covering work that extends far beyond the city.

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Reviews

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Madison Harrington3 July 2026

Highly recommend Ben at Woods & Co! He made a potentially stressful process incredibly smooth and straightforward. Ben is professional, highly knowledgeable, and achieved a fantastic result for me. If you need reliable and effective legal representation, Ben is the person to see.

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Clement W13 June 2026

I cannot recommend Michael Woods and the team at Woods & Co Lawyers highly enough. I was facing a very serious Commonwealth matter with potentially significant consequences for my future and career. Through careful preparation, skilled negotiation and outstanding advocacy, Mr Woods achieved an outcome that I had never thought possible. From the beginning, he gave me clear advice, reassurance and confidence during an extremely difficult period. I had previously spoken with several highly regarded lawyers in Adelaide, but none matched the professionalism, knowledge and genuine support I received from Mr Woods and his team. I would also like to sincerely thank Jo and Dei, who were both extremely supportive, reassuring and helpful throughout the entire process. Their kindness and professionalism made a very difficult experience much easier to manage. I have no doubt that choosing Woods & Co Lawyers was the best decision I could have made. Mr Woods is an exceptional lawyer, and I will always be grateful for what he, Jo, Dei and the rest of the team did for me. I would give them 10 stars if Google allowed it.

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Lachlan Norton10 June 2026

Vivian was one of the most helpful people who thankfully went above and beyond to help me appeal a lose of license. In court she left all other lawyers for dead. She spoke so professionally and got straight to the point without going through anything unnecessary. I highly recommend Vivian Ngo and Woods&Co lawyers

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Tabesh Beedar3 June 2026

I highly recommend Vivian and the team at Woods & Co. Vivian was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout my matter. She took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and made what could have been a stressful experience much easier to manage. Her dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients really stood out. I would also like to acknowledge the receptionist, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming whenever I called or visited the office. Their professionalism and willingness to assist made a great impression and contributed to a positive experience from start to finish. I am very grateful for the assistance I received and would not hesitate to recommend Woods & Co to anyone seeking legal representation.

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Payman Sirvan28 May 2026

I came from canada arrived August 2013. I was never involved in any sort crime what so ever.im former professional boxer..I was desperate looking for good lawyer. I’m being absolutely honest i never had problems with law & police and I always thought I respect women cuz one day women gave us birth. unfortunately didn’t know this cyclone comes from my babies mother. Anyhow I spoke to many different lawyers in adelaide and Sydney. The only person which he acted very professional & didn’t work just for money got my attention and this Gentleman is Mr (Michael Wood) he is a good lawyer, very professional, and super respectful … I appreciate his help and his team. Actually i should thank his secretary here… some days i might annoyed her by calling asking for me wood i was in bad mood I missed my little baby couldn’t see him… I apologise her . That’s for reading this Good luck

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James Russell24 May 2026

I’m extremely grateful to Woods & Co for their support throughout what was a very long and difficult process. The outcome was extremely positive for me, and I really appreciated the honest, upfront advice I received along the way. Ben Chehade was fantastic from start to finish; professional, supportive and clear throughout. I’d also like to thank Michael, Hugh and the admin staff for their help. I’m very grateful and would highly recommend Woods & Co.

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priyana kumar20 May 2026

Thank you Woods and Co Lawyers for representing me. I highly recommend Vivian NGO, she is just the best. She kept me informed, was prompt in her communication and I knew what to expect during a stressful time. She got the matter resolved quickly. She was friendly, approachable, honest, caring and clear in her advice. I cannot thank her enough for her prompt support and care in my matter. Thank you

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Contact
+61883113111www.criminallawexperts.com.auLevel 4/185 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed