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Oxley Barristers & Solicitors

Oxley Barristers & Solicitors

5.0(99 reviews)See reviews ↓·Launceston

About the company

Oxley Barristers & Solicitors is a criminal law firm based in Launceston, Tasmania. The firm practices exclusively as defence counsel in criminal cases and is Launceston's only specialist criminal law firm. James Oxley is the Principal and has sixteen years of experience as a criminal defence lawyer. Libby Oxley is a lawyer who was admitted to practice in 2013. Anna Gangell is a Personal Assistant with over fifteen years of experience in the legal industry, and Susan Tolputt is a part-time receptionist.

The firm's main services are criminal defence representation in court. It appears in courts across Tasmania including Hobart, Devonport, and Burnie, and handles cases in the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court. The firm offers a free first consultation. It takes on Legal Aid cases and will explain eligibility for legal funding.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Defence work in criminal matters is what clients of Oxley Barristers & Solicitors in Launceston write about most, and the feedback keeps returning to how a case is managed from the first meeting through to its resolution. Clients describe being heard properly when they arrived with complex personal circumstances, and they note that the legal position was set out clearly enough to follow. James Oxley is named again and again for his grasp of proceedings, his frankness when it was needed, his empathy through a difficult period and his willingness to step in at short notice, including one matter accepted at the last moment.

Libby attracts similar praise, with reviewers pointing to her professionalism, her well-judged strategic calls and the direction she offered during a testing time. Communication throughout a matter is a theme raised repeatedly, with people reporting that they stayed informed and felt assured by the representation they had. Results achieved through discussions with the prosecution and through steady case management are described as the outcomes clients had hoped for, and the wider team is noted for being attentive and efficient.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

JM
jason morgan27 July 2026

I personally found Oxley Barristers & Solicitors ( Libby )to be more than helpful and I'm delighted with the outcome they achieved for me.

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Lance D21 May 2026

Fantastic Representation. Right from the initial contact, I knew I had the right person representing me. Savings in travel costs, minimum sentence, Court representation fantastic. I will definitely recommend James to anyone wanting representation for driving offences. I can't thank James enough for the great job he has done for me. Much appreciation.

MB
Megan Betts14 May 2026

Libby is the most amazing lawyer she is brilliant and I wouldn’t have anyone else to represent me thank you Libby for always doing your upmost best for me each and every time

BM
Braidan Martin12 May 2026

I had the pleasure to work with James. He is super supportive in everything, and has a great knowledgebase to back himself. Could not suggest this firm more.

SD
Steven Dawson8 May 2026

Libby was absolutely wonderful representing me in my last case. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. She made everything clear and handled my matter with confidence and care. I couldn’t have asked for better representation and would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.

JW
Jason Wayne28 April 2026

James was amazing. He fitted me in at the very last minute offering me free advice. He then represented me getting me the result I wanted. Can’t thank him enough. Highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks James

JW
Jake Waddo1 April 2026

I had a great experience working with this firm. From the first consultation through to the final outcome, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Communication was clear, and I always felt informed and supported throughout the process. A special mention to Libby, who represented us—she was outstanding. Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about getting the best result. Also a big thank you to the team for taking us on at short notice, which we really appreciated. They took the time to explain everything in plain terms, which made a stressful situation much easier to deal with. Their attention to detail and commitment really stood out. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing reliable and knowledgeable legal assistance.

Contact
+61367243648www.oxleybar.com.auLevel 1/37-39 George St, Launceston TAS 7250
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed