Experienced Criminal Lawyers

At Owens & Associates, we are zealous in ensuring you are provided with the absolute best representation. The representation you deserve. Our firm believes that you deserve to completely understand the ins and outs of your case. We provide expert legal advice for your benefit, aiming for a positive resolution in all circumstances.

We are true believers that both court room advocacy and proper preparation are equally important in ensuring strong representation. While our experience in criminal law has made us ruthless in court, we appreciate the need for the right preparation to resolve issues outside the courtroom. Whether preparation results in reducing or dismissing criminal charges, avoiding contested court hearings saves you time, significantly reduces your costs and most importantly lets you get on with your life. 

We endeavour to offer what client’s value most in an advocate – impeccable judgment. This is based on assessing the client’s needs through conferencing and actually listening to what is important to you. From there, our office strives to provide that judgment in the form of advice to balance the evidence obtained, instructions received and applying the relevant law. 

At Owens & Associates, we are outcome driven, that is we aim for the best outcome for our client’s individual needs. If this means taking the longer harder course, we do that. It is not in the interest of any client to take shortcuts. Shortcuts are to assist the lawyer’s shortcomings, whether that be due to overworked or pure lack of interest. We ensure your rights are protected. However, this should never be mistaken for overworking a matter resulting in exurbanite fees.

We are well aware of the practice some lawyers take in dragging matters out to better their back pocket. At Owens & Associates, proper and thorough preparation is used to reduce fees and reduce litigation. An excellent outcome is an overall experience. All factors including time, money and outcome are combine to make a first-rate experience that we will deliver. 

Prior to establishing Owens & Associates, Andrew has worked at leading criminal and general law firms in both Queensland and New South Wales. Andrew graduated with Honours in a Bachelor of Laws from University of Queensland and completed his Diploma of Practical Legal Training through the College of Law.

Andrew is admitted as a legal practitioner in Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

Andrew personally appears in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts and has a detailed understanding of the legal procedures of the criminal justice system. He has personally appeared without Counsel in sentences, breach of suspended sentences and bail application in the District and Supreme Court. 

Andrew attended Ipswich Grammar School where he graduated as a prefect and captain of the first XV rugby team. Andrew’s keen interest in rugby has seen him represent Queensland at the schoolboys level and travel to New Zealand to attend the International Rugby Academy. Andrew’s involvement in the rugby community has assisted him in broadening his cultural awareness.

Andrew has experience in a wide range of matters from serious, drug trafficking and murder to minor traffic offences. In addition, Andrew has represented his client’s in domestic violence applications (both acting for aggrieved and respondent) as well as appeals to the Court of Appeal of Queensland and applications for special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia.

Andrew has appeared in numerous jurisdictions including New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia but practices predominately in Queensland. He is available to appear throughout Australia. 

Andrew is available on his mobile on 0477 007 224 (24 hours a day/7days a week) or by email and is keen to provide the legal representation you deserve.

Matthew joined Owens and Associates in May 2021 as a Law Clerk whilst completing his Practical Legal Training, before being admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in September 2021.

Matthew completed his secondary education at St. Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, and studied at James Cook University in Townsville. Matthews’s time in North Queensland assisted him in broadening his cultural awareness.

Matthew has always been passionate about criminal law, completing work experience in the Chambers of leading Criminal Barristers in Brisbane from a young age. During his final two years at university, he worked as a Law Clerk in one of Townsville’s leading Criminal Law firms.

Since being admitted as a solicitor, Matthew has personally appeared on:

Matthew also instructs counsel regularly in higher court matters on a regular basis including:

Matthew personally appears in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Court on a daily basis.