Choosing Nyst Legal’s established criminal lawyers in Southport offers significant advantages in navigating criminal matters. Our firm’s deep understanding of the local legal system and courts, as well as domestic violence, traffic, and corporate regulations, ensures we provide effective legal representation.
Our Criminal Division, led by Director Chris Nyst, has built a national reputation for representing high-profile clients in criminal courts and investigative hearings, including those conducted by the Australian Crime Commission (ACC). Our team of criminal lawyers are committed to providing first-class legal representation. Leveraging our expertise, we work tirelessly to deliver comprehensive legal support to our clients.
Receive first-class legal support for criminal law charges, including:
Our team of criminal lawyers in Southport provide legal assistance in obtaining and contesting domestic violence protection orders. This ensures the safety and rights of all parties involved.
Chris Nyst | Managing Director:
Co-founder of the Griffith University Innocence Project and Nysts’ Managing Director, Chris is one of Australia’s most esteemed criminal lawyers and has served on various legal and safety committees while successfully working on high-profile cases and advocating for the wrongly convicted.
Jonathan Nyst | Director:
Jonathan was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2015. He has a wealth of experience at all levels in the conduct of criminal and commercial litigation in all Queensland courts, as well as criminal litigation in the Local and District courts of New South Wales. In 2022, Jonathan was nationally recognised by Lawyers Weekly as Australia’s leading young criminal lawyer.
Alex Somers | Associate:
Having worked in the legal industry since 2015, Alex has represented clients in various criminal matters across Queensland and NSW, including major drug offences, manslaughter, and violent crime. He also handles quasi-criminal matters like civil confiscation proceedings and domestic violence cases.
Jordan Roles | Solicitor:
Admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2022 and the High Court of Australia in 2023, Jordan operates primarily across dispute resolution, commercial law, wills and estates, traffic and corporate regulatory, and criminal law divisions.
Heidi Le Masurier | Solicitor:
Heidi graduated as Dux of Canterbury College Waterford and Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University in 2022. She received numerous academic accolades during her studies. Admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in June 2023, Heidi is dedicated to cases involving criminal law, civil litigation, and personal injury litigation.
At Nyst Legal, our process of handling criminal law cases begins with an initial consultation with one of our criminal lawyers in Southport. During the consultation, we thoroughly discuss your situation and gather essential information. Following this, we conduct a detailed investigation, collect evidence, and review all aspects of your case.
Our team then develops a robust defence strategy tailored to your unique circumstances. Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication to keep you involved and informed. Our experienced solicitors advocate vigorously on your behalf and represent you to ensure your rights are protected at every stage.
When it comes to criminal cases, legal fees vary depending on the complexity of your case. Our firm charges an hourly rate, but we may be able to offer a fixed fee on a case-by-case basis. Other factors associated with your case may also affect costs, such as expert witness fees, filing fees, and travel expenses. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation and to get a better understanding of potential costs.
At Nyst Legal, our team of criminal lawyers in Southportare dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Contact us today for expert criminal law advice and representation. Let our experienced team provide you with the legal support you need to navigate your case with confidence and assurance.
With a legacy of legal excellence spanning more than five decades, Nyst Legal brings experience you can trust. Our dedicated team has the clout and commitment to provide expert legal solutions tailored to your needs. Your success is our priority.
Our team members are focused on achieving the very best possible result we can for all our clients. We love what we do and, for that reason, we do it very, very well.
We bring together a diverse group of lawyers and trusted external consultants, with expertise across multiple disciplines, to ensure we identify the very best possible result for you, and give you the very best chance of achieving it.
We value our ability to communicate with and assess the needs of our clients, whatever may be their background, status or position in life. We listen attentively to every client, strive to accurately understand their problem, identify their achievable goal, and work hard to deliver the right solution for them.
Whether your matter is civil, criminal or commercial in nature, our team at Nyst Legal has all the experience, expertise and diligence necessary to ensure that you achieve the absolute best available result.
