John Amiradakis

John Amiradakis is a solicitor with over two decades of legal experience, combining work abroad in South Africa with eight years practising in Australia. He earned his law degree from the University of Johannesburg in 2003 and was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa in 2006. John completed his law conversion through the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW in 2016, enabling him to provide knowledgeable legal advice across a wide array of areas. Throughout his career, John has developed expertise in litigation spanning commercial law, liquidations, employment law, and criminal and traffic law. More recently, he has concentrated exclusively on criminal and traffic matters, demonstrating a strong commitment to advocating for his clients in these fields. John is known for his clear communication style and honest approach, ensuring clients are well informed and reassured – adopting a no surprises philosophy. His ability to relate to individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds enhances his effectiveness in helping clients navigate the stresses and uncertainties associated with criminal charges. He is diligent in preparing his clients, supporting them comprehensively throughout their legal journey. His thorough preparation and strong work ethic have contributed to a notable success rate, including an 85% win ratio in defended Local Court hearings across Greater Sydney and NSW in recent years. John conducts appeals in the District Court, demonstrating skillful cross-examination and a detailed analysis of evidence, which enables him to identify key strengths and weaknesses in each case. When cases present strong prosecution evidence, John actively negotiates with police and the Director of Public Prosecutions to seek the most favourable outcomes for his clients. He is experienced in a wide range of proceedings, including sentencing hearings, mental health and release applications. John engages expert psychiatrists and psychologists when mental health issues arise, ensuring these factors are appropriately considered. His caseload includes matters such as domestic violence, apprehended violence applications, drink and drug driving offences, assaults, affrays, drug possession and supply, aggravated break and enters, driving whilst disqualified, and licence appeals. John’s dedication is reflected in his notable case outcomes. For example, in a serious domestic violence matter involving a father charged with assault causing actual bodily harm to his young son, John secured a favourable sentence by presenting expert psychological evidence of the client’s complex PTSD and depression. This enabled the client’s participation in counselling and a domestic violence programme, avoiding imprisonment. In another instance, John successfully appealed a local court conviction, persuading the District Court to dismiss a final apprehended violence order by exposing inconsistencies in the complainant’s testimony. This result allowed the client to maintain his good character and proceed with his application for Australian citizenship. Outside the legal profession, John enjoys family life with his wife, two sons and his beloved sausage dogs. He is an avid golfer and has represented his golf club at a scratch league level for many years.