Paul McGirr

Paul McGirr of McGirr & Associates is a highly experienced criminal law advocate with a remarkable track record, having represented over 15,000 clients and personally conducted more than 4,000 contested hearing matters. His practice spans a broad range of courts including the Children's Court, Local Court, Drug Court, District Court, Supreme Court, and the Court of Criminal Appeal, with appearances also in the High Court of Australia. While primarily based in the NSW metropolitan and rural regions, Paul frequently extends his services to Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT. He plays an integral role in Royal Commissions and inquiries, and is part of selective panels with bodies such as the ICAC, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, and various Crime Commissions. Paul's extensive expertise covers everything from traffic offences and minor drug possession to complex cases involving larceny, fraud, armed robbery, serious assaults, drug importation, and charges as serious as manslaughter or murder. His broad legal practice is complemented by his participation in the General and Serious Indictable panel and the Children’s Legal Aid panel. Paul approaches each case with a deep understanding of the stress and impact engendered by criminal matters, dedicating his efforts to providing thorough and empathetic legal representation, regardless of the case's complexity or perceived significance.