Michael Stelmach

Michael Stelmach is an experienced defence lawyer who consistently achieves outstanding outcomes for his clients in a wide range of criminal and traffic law cases through meticulous preparation, strategic implementation of effective defence strategies and persuasive courtroom advocacy.

Michael is a results-focused lawyer with a meticulous analytical approach to criminal defence and a strong commitment to protecting the interests of those facing allegations by the state. His ability to identify inconsistencies, factual, procedural and credibility issues and other problems in prosecution evidence, as well as utilise available exceptions, exemptions and legal defences, regularly enables him to have charges withdrawn or downgraded during the early stages of proceedings, or dismissed in court when cases proceed to defended hearing or trial.

He provides formidable representation in a range of areas including bail applications, mental health applications, defended hearings, trials and sentencing proceedings for accusations ranging from common assault, AVOs, drug possession, drink and drug driving, and driver licence appeals to complex fraud cases, serious drug cases including commercial drug manufacture, cultivation, supply and importation, money laundering and proceeds of crime cases, serious offences against the person including robbery, wounding/grievous bodily harm offences, sexual offences including sexual assault, manslaughter and murder.

Michael understands that being subjected to criminal proceedings can be extremely difficult and stressful, and ensures his valued clients are treated with empathy and compassion, supported and kept informed and at every stage.

Michael is an integral member of Sydney’s best criminal defence team.