Facing charges? We connect you with the right criminal defence lawyer

A criminal charge can turn your life upside down — and it's overwhelming. At Goodwin Power, we match you with a criminal defence specialist who has won cases like yours, free and confidential.

  • Free & confidential
  • Available 24/7
  • No obligation

Choose wrong, and you may not get a second chance — there's a lot at stake.

You don't have to gamble on that.

Our panel of expert private lawyers each specialise in a specific area of criminal defence — so you're matched with someone who knows your exact situation, not just criminal law in general.

Every consultation is free, confidential, and obligation-free.

Wherever you are, we can help

  • Just been charged
  • On bail — or need bail urgently
  • Bail refused
  • Currently in custody
  • Considering an appeal
  • Already have a lawyer but want a second opinion
  • Calling on behalf of someone else

You don't have to face this alone. We'll help you get through this.

We can help with any charge
& any situation

Minor & Traffic

Minor & traffic matters. Drink driving, DUI, licence and other traffic offences — we connect you with a specialist who protects your record, your licence and your livelihood.

Serious & Indictable

Serious & indictable charges. Assault, domestic violence, drugs and other serious matters. When a conviction or prison is on the line, we match you with a proven defence specialist.

Bail & Custody

Bail & custody. On bail, refused bail, urgently needing bail, or in custody — we move fast and act on your behalf, day or night.

Appeals & Second Opinions

Appeals & second opinions. Appealing a conviction or sentence, or unsure about your current lawyer? Get an honest, specialist second opinion at no cost.

Why speak to us

Give yourself the best chance

Choosing who defends you is the biggest decision of your case. Here's how our service helps:

  • The lawyer you choose shapes your outcome — more than almost anything else
  • A good website, a smart office or a high price tag doesn't prove a lawyer wins
  • Early advice protects your rights, your bail and your options
  • Our lawyers are chosen on results, not on sales or marketing

Help in 4 simple steps

1

Talk to us

Call or send an enquiry any time. You'll reach a real, non-judgemental person — at no cost and in complete confidence.

2

Tell us what's happened

Share the charge, the circumstances and what's worrying you most. We listen properly and build a clear picture of your case.

3

We match you

We put forward a panel specialist suited to your exact charge, usually within 24 hours — and immediately when bail is at stake.

4

You meet, then you decide

Meet them free, hear how they'd handle your case, and get an honest cost estimate. Take your time — and if you go ahead, they're with you the whole way.

A letter from our founder

Dear friend,

When I was charged, I trusted the first lawyer I found — and it cost me four years in prison.

Inside, I learned which criminal defence lawyers genuinely get results, and I kept every name.

I built Goodwin Power so you never repeat my mistake: proven specialists, matched to your case, whatever your charge or budget.

William

William — Founder, Goodwin Power

The most common questions

Yes, the initial consultation and case assessment are completely free and confidential. Goodwin Power is a referral service that connects you with specialist criminal defence lawyers. There's no obligation from that first conversation. Once you engage a lawyer, you will be subject to their individual fees.

Goodwin Power isn't a law firm. It acts as a concierge that matches your situation with a suitable criminal defence lawyer from its panel. You get connected with someone who specialises in the type of charge you're facing.

Yes. The service covers a wide range of situations, including people who have just been charged, are on bail, have been refused bail, urgently need bail, or are currently in custody. Someone can also make an enquiry on behalf of a person who's been detained.

That's fine. You're welcome to reach out if you already have representation but want a second opinion, or if you're enquiring on behalf of a friend or family member.

The panel covers everything from minor misdemeanours through to serious indictable charges, as well as enquiries about appealing an existing conviction or sentence.

Don't leave the biggest decision of your case to chance

Your next call could be the most important one you ever make. It's free, it's confidential, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.

Or send an enquiry

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