CODA Criminal Law

In the past I've been very hesitant in contacting lawyers, not knowing who is good and worth spending all this money on. I'm so glad I came across Peter though. The way he has handled multiple of our matters with the utmost integrity and professionalism has left me deeply thankful. He bills you with the utmost integrity and generosity and makes sure to not over-promise results. He is also upfront and honest about his assessments. Whatever you are dealing with, it's really important to get quality advice and representation. It does really make a difference and influences outcomes. Peter will forever be on speed dial for us, and we won't hesitate getting advice and representation from him should we need it.

Peter Woodhouse is an outstanding legal professional. From our first interaction, he was clear, reassuring, and exceptionally thorough. Throughout the process, Peter demonstrated deep knowledge, strong advocacy skills, and genuine care for achieving the best outcome.

His calm and confident approach helped ease a very stressful situation, and the final result exceeded all expectations. I felt fully supported and well-represented every step of the way.

I highly recommend Peter to anyone seeking expert legal support — his professionalism and dedication are second to none.

I went to Coda law because I was desperate for justice in a complicated matter. Satomi handled my case and all I can say is, everything changed for the better once I met her. Her attention to detail, her knowledge of the law, and her dedication to her clients gave me the courage I needed. I got the outcome I needed and she made sure that I felt safe throughout the process. I recommend Coda law 100%

We recently engaged Coda Criminal Law to represent us. We had a really positive experience with Coda. Their team was knowledgeable, always contactable, and consistently proactive in handling my case. They kept me well-informed at every stage and provided clear, professional advice throughout. I felt genuinely supported and confident in their expertise. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again and highly recommend them!

Carly and the team at Coda Criminal Law were outstanding. Carly was professional, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated throughout the entire process. Her clear communication, attention to detail, and strategic advice gave me complete confidence.

By far the best legal experience I’ve had. I highly recommend Carly and Coda Criminal Law for anyone seeking expert, ethical, and results-driven representation.

Very professional

With my recent excellent experience with Coda Law, I found them to be very proffessional and attentive. They took the time to understand my situation and provided clear explanations of the legal process. I highly recommend Coda Law to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you for your outstanding service.

My experience with Peter Woodhouse was nothing short of amazing. His professionalism, knowledge, experience, accessibility along with his astuteness prevented my matter from going to court. If I were to ever find myself in need of a criminal lawyer again, he would be the first person I would contact.

Just BRILLIANT! Carley, Peter, Joan and everyone else were so good to me at the hardest time of my life. The respect, care and of course the knowledge they showed was truly amazing! Know this.... be in no doubt.... this is the team you NEED to represent you!

Mr. Woodhouse is undeniably Canberra’s most formidable criminal defense lawyer, in my opinion he is a contender for Australia's number one. His attention to matters and knowledge in the legal field is second to none. There are a handful of lawyers in Australia who could compete with Peter's knowledge and understanding as well as his representation in court. You will feel confident and comfortable during an extremely tough time having Peter with you. Peter represented me and got an outcome I didn't think would be possible and I couldn't be happier, save yourself some regret and consult with Mr. Woodhouse, he is one of the most lovely gentlemen you could meet, you can feel safe and confident being in his hands.

Carley Hitchins was an all outstanding all rounded solicitor that really took a deep dive into my character. She made the magistrate & judge understand that what I had done was a huge mistake, thus lowering my punishment immensely. Thank you Carley for your hard work.

The universe connected me with Peter Woodhouse (& Satomi) a few yrs back. I trust those who find themselves in a pickle, as we r not born saints, are able to receive the same benefits as I did from his legal services both in NSW & ACT settings. If you are looking for a friendly lawyer, look elsewhere. Seek Peter if you want the job done well & his contacts / years of exp / demeanour speaks substance in the law field & in court & I truly believe if he cant save ur a@s from where lite dun shine then no lawyer can. Great lawyers dun come cheap like a bottle of good McCallan scotch but u get what u pay for & I am very grateful for his service. Dun think if money is no issue. Freedom is priceless.....

Carley was nothing short of amazing while helping me through a very upsetting matter. She is warm and caring while also being confident and strong in the courtroom. I appreciate all the extra care she showed to me, she truly went above and beyond and I will be forever grateful to her for making a horrible experience tolerable!

I had the misfortune of needing a criminal lawyer, however my misfortune ended when Carley Hitchins heard my story and took on my case. Carley’s knowledge of the law and extreme professionalism helped me achieve a remarkable outcome. I am extremely grateful that I had her representing my case.

My laywer Carly was absolutely incredible

My experience with Carley Hitchins of CODA was exceptional. Her professionalism during my case was intertwined with care and respect. With her steadiness and confidence, Carley made me feel comfortable during preparation for my matter, which reassured me of a good defence and gave me hope for a good result, which she achieved.

Carley’s excellent preparation of my defence was evident, with even the magistrate personally commending her on the documents she submitted.

I came out of this experience knowing that many people believe and hope the best for me, which is a sobering thought. I am reassured knowing that someone of Carly’s calibre will be there for me in the future but, in truth, I hope this will be the last time we meet professionally.

Carley truly represents CODAs principles and values in a tough industry. I am immensely grateful for her thoroughly professional defence.

Neori

I can’t recommend Satomi enough as a lawyer. Throughout my case, she made me feel truly listened to and valued. Satomi is incredibly attentive to every detail and takes the time to explain things in a way that’s easy to understand, which helped me feel confident and informed every step of the way. She has this wonderful balance of being both friendly and professional, making a potentially stressful process feel so much easier. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but genuinely cares, Satomi is the lawyer you want by your side.

Canberra's most premier criminal law firm with the finest barristers and solicitors available. If you are ever in trouble with the law, and you enjoy your freedom, I would highly recommend Coda Law.

I highly recommended peter woodhouse, he successfully defended a relative and i found him to be professional, organised, knowledgeable and friendly.

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I would highly recommend Carley Hitchins for any legal matter, she was very understanding and sympathetic to my problems and represented in court which was a great relief to myself and after the hearing followed up to see how I was going.

Peter and the team are outstanding - professional, highly knowledgeable and committed to their clients. Highly recommend

Excellent knowledge and skill set. Peter Woodhouse and his team are amazing at what they do. Highly recommend.

I have known Peter Woodhouse for over 10 years and at all times he has been committed to his work and clients. His knowledge of criminal law is extensive and his work ethic is such that CODA will establish itself as a reputable and valued Canberra law firm very quickly.

Professionals who take the time to listen. Great team!

Excellent team! They know their stuff. Would highly recommend.

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The team at CODA understood my complex issues in detail and helped resolve these resulting in a substantially better outcome than I expected.

They were well informed, hardworking, exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. They went above and beyond.

I would recommend them to anyone and if needed would go back to them without a second thought

Carley Hitchens did an amazing job!!! She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects of my matter. She demonstrated superb interpersonal skills and client care, I felt supported and safe throughout the whole process. Carley was able to have my matter dismissed (Recklessly Inflict GBH) with no conviction or criminal record which was nothing short of astounding.

I would highly recommend Carley and the CODA Law team!