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McKenzie & McLoughlin Law is a leading criminal and traffic defense firm with offices in Sydney’s CBD and the Northern Beaches. Their directors, Josh McKenzie and James McLoughlin, leverage their...
McKenzie & McLoughlin Law is a boutique criminal defence law firm established in 2018, specializing in criminal law, traffic offences, and AVO matters across New South Wales. With offices in Manly, Sydney CBD, and Mona Vale, the firm leverages the unique perspective of its directors, both former prosecutors for the State (Police & DPP), to provide experienced legal representation. The firm has achieved notable success, including being the first in NSW to secure a Stay of Police Suspension for Low Range Drink Driving & Drive with Illicit drug present in blood.
McKenzie & McLoughlin Law offers comprehensive legal services in three primary practice areas:
Criminal Law Defence: Comprehensive representation for assault offences, drug possession & supply, domestic violence, firearms offences, fraud, stealing offences, and breaking and entering charges. The firm handles bail applications, forensic procedures, defended hearings, sentencing matters, and parole hearings in the Local Court.
Traffic Offence Representation: Expert defence for drink driving offences, drug driving, dangerous driving, speeding offences, and negligent driving charges. The firm specializes in licence appeals and matters involving driving whilst suspended, cancelled, disqualified, or unlicensed.
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs): Specialized assistance with Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVO), including related domestic violence matters and court representation.
Choosing McKenzie & McLoughlin Law provides clients with the strategic advantage of directors who bring prosecutorial experience from both NSW Police and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. This unique background enables the firm to anticipate prosecution strategies and build stronger defences. The firm maintains a perfect 5.0 Google rating based on 29 reviews, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction. James McLoughlin received the Criminal Lawyer Award in 2023 from LB Lawyers & Barristers Awards, further validating the firm's expertise. The client-focused approach emphasizes results-driven representation with dedicated support throughout the legal process.
The firm is led by two experienced directors who share prosecutorial backgrounds:
James McLoughlin, Director/Solicitor: Award-winning criminal lawyer with extensive experience spanning from 1999 to present. His career progression includes roles as a paralegal and solicitor at Co Lawyers (1999-2011), solicitor with NSW Police Force (2011-2017), and solicitor at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (2017-2018). He received the Criminal Lawyer Award in 2023 and specializes in criminal law, traffic law, and AVO matters.
Josh McKenzie, Director/Solicitor: Former prosecutor for the State with experience at both Police and DPP levels. He brings prosecutorial insight to criminal defence strategies and specializes in criminal law, traffic law, and AVO matters.
The legal team is supported by experienced paralegals Ginger Mahoney and Sammy Burrows, who assist in case preparation and client support.
McKenzie & McLoughlin Law operates as a privately held boutique firm with transparent pricing structures tailored to each case's complexity. The firm offers initial consultations to discuss case specifics and provide fee estimates. Payment arrangements are discussed during consultation, with various options available to accommodate client needs. For detailed pricing information specific to your case, contact the firm directly at +61 2 9159 9013 or info@mmlaw.co.
McKenzie & McLoughlin Law maintains three strategic office locations across Sydney's Northern Beaches and CBD to serve clients throughout New South Wales:
All offices can be reached at +61 2 9159 9013 or via email at info@mmlaw.co. The firm maintains an active online presence through their website at https://mmlaw.co and social media profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
46 verified reviews
Josh went above and beyond when handling our matter and having charges withdrawn. Professional, courteous and very knowledgeable with criminal law. Don't go anywhere else.
I can confidently say Josh is one of the best in the field. From the very beginning, he demonstrated exceptional legal knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to the case. Their attention to detail, strategic thinking, and ability to communicate complex legal matters in a clear and reassuring manner made the entire process smooth. He was fantastic when it came to family consultation and achieved an exceptional outcome.
Josh goes above and beyond. His attention to detail and clear communication made navigating my legal matter stress-free and straightforward. Josh’s approachable and empathetic demeanour instantly put me at ease while advocating for the best possible outcome.
I highly recommend Josh McKenzie. After speaking with several lawyers, I was recommended Josh by a friend and his knowledge was outstanding.
Throughout the entire process, Josh's professionalism, hard work and advice underlined the outstanding nature of his service. He'll work through the entire process with you and be frank in providing all of the options available. During the entire six months, I was always well informed and Josh was prompt in answering any of my queries.
In my case, Josh represented me in the Local Court and won an extremely rare outcome - beyond my expectations at the start of the process. This outcome sums up Josh & is a credit to his service. Thank you Josh !
Can i tell you, If you are looking for someone to represent you in a Criminal law case. Just stop and Call Josh from McKenzie & mcLoughlin Law , He is Undoubtedly the BEST. Josh represented me in a case in Manly Court and his time a effort into the case was amazing. His knowledge on how to proceed for the best outcome was also amazing. i thought at the time maybe over the top. But he knows his stuff and i got the result i wanted. And by the way HE WANTED it as well. He hates to lose. What more could you want. Thanks josh. Phil.
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I contacted Josh with some charges that had a tricky fact sheet attached to them. From the first phonecall he was honest and direct. Told me what could or could not happen. Within a week he had gone over it had a conference with Me outlining the avenues that could be taken with the case. As it was my first time in court He helped with prep and organisation. And in a tough court setting he achieved a very low sentencing. Couldn't thank or recommend him enough, Thanks again.
McKenzie & McLoughlin Law are professional and experienced Lawyers. Josh was thorough and would answer my calls and text on weekends and after hours to help assist with concerns. I credit my great result to Josh's hard work and knowledge. I am extremely pleased with my experience with this Law firm and I am so glad I found them.
Josh represented me at a local court recently. Very happy with the outcome he obtained and with the quality of the service provided: highly professional yet personalized and compassionate. Before mandating him I spoke with half a dozen other defense lawyers who did not show his expertise, reactivity and care. He was notably the only one who did not offer a fixed fee yet he discounted his final rate and is totally in line with lower-quality law practices. Josh was my only contact point which is highly appreciated given I was not a complicated / bad crime case. All his suggestions and guidance evidently proved to be smart and well-oriented Definitely recommend !
Josh was brilliant throughout my whole matter! I had initially went to Sydney Criminal Lawyers in the city, a company that has over 900 5 star reviews, the man I had a consultation with from that firm instructed me to plead guilty to all 3 counts that i had been charged with, and give him $4000 (without reading the facts sheets).
It was then suggested to me by a friend that I should go to Mckenzie and McLoughlin Law for a second opinion. I phoned Josh, he instructed me straight away to get the facts sheet from the police station before our consultation. During our consultation we agreed that pleading not guilty to these charges was the best course of action.
Josh went over and above with the advice and support throughout the whole matter, he covered every angle. He was very meticulous with going through the brief of evidence and even though I am a backpacker and not a resident, he showed great respect regarding my matter and took it seriously. I would recommend to anyone in a legal situation to take his advice and suggestions on board.
On the day of my hearing Josh adapted to the situation and the result was fantastic! Out of the 3 charges I had, 2 of the charges were completely withdrawn and the other charge was a non conviction, resulting in me having a clean criminal record.
This was a highly stressful time in my life and Josh got me through it. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough, these guys get results.
Thanks Josh!
Recently used Josh McKenzie for a criminal charge. From the very beginning he was professional, compassionate and informative. Josh was honest from the beginning and constantly ran through the options at hand. Would highly recommend McKenzie McLoughlin Lawyers to anyone looking for a friendly, efficient and professional lawyer.
Highly recommend McKenzie & McLoughlin to anyone in need of a lawyer, Josh is a true professional in every sense of the word.
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional legal services provided by James McLoughlin. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication were instrumental in achieving a positive outcome for my case. I highly recommend James McLoughlin to anyone seeking legal assistance, and I am truly thankful for the outstanding representation I received. Thank you for your excellent work!"
Josh was recommended by a family member and I can’t thank him enough. His professionalism and dedication to a local court matter was outstanding. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Josh is genuine, trustworthy and would highly recommend to anyone needing his services.
Great lawyers, Friendly people, Highly recommended if you find yourself in a pickle
Super friendly and professional, great outcome!!!!
The best criminal defence practice in Sydney
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Josh was absolutely fantastic. Direct, responsive, and helped to resolve my case in a timely and efficient manner, with as little stress as possible. Could not recommend his services more.
Josh and James exceed with providing a professional & relatable litigation service for their clients. I could have not have been happier with their service and outcome of my matter. Highly recommended for those seeking a legal practice who are efficient, experienced and honest.
Josh is an amazing lawyer who provides honest and professional advice. His approach resulted in the police withdrawing their AVO and Common Assault charges prior to the mention date. Amazing!!
Josh was absolutely amazing. If you are looking for the best outcome just turn to josh. Don’t waste your money anywhere else. Professional, straight to the point, helpful in your decision making and really does get the best outcome, even if you think it wasn’t on the table. Thank you team
I am extremely impressed with the work done by James and his team. It reduced my stress levels massively to have my matter dealt with so professionally. Thanks for your excellent work!
Couldn't be happier with the service provided and outcome. Joshua made the process painless and kept me informed every step of the way.
Was referred to Josh & feel very thankful!
True professional. Great know-how. Explains very well. Genuinely a nice guy & cares about the outcome. Very confident in court. Full marks! Thank you Josh! Wish you all the best...
I was referred to Josh McKenzie of MM Law for a minor matter that was heard in the Local Court. In the lead up to the date Josh was very clear with me about the process and the possible outcome. He helped me through the whole process and was very professional. His expertise and professionalism with the finer details were the difference in securing me the best outcome. I would highly recommend Josh and MM Law for anyone who is unsure of the process and is looking for the best representation.
Couldn’t recommend them enough. Josh is extremely reliable and knowledgeable, he’s excellent at explaining everything throughout the process and he makes sure we explore all possibilities but at the same time that we understand every step. Highly professional and attentive, he’s absolutely brilliant.
Josh is great at explaining processes and walking you through situations. Works hard, cares about what he does and is reliable.
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James Mcloughlin is an incredibly talented and passionate lawyer who went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome for my matter.
Professional law service! Great very easy to talk to, caring with excellent results. Would highly recommend!
Highly recommend. James provided great advice throughout the entire process. I credit my good result to his extensive experience and professionalism. Thank you.
I am extremely grateful to Josh for a resolving a very important case in a very difficult time for me. The outcome more than exceeded what I expected. I can't recommend Josh enough.
Josh is extremely knowledgeable and highly ethical with good rapport with many people across all spectrums in the legal professions. These combinations of factors makes Josh a lawyer par excellence.
A huge thank you to Josh for his assistance on my case recently. I couldn’t have asked for a more responsive, capable practitioner to guide me through my first time in the legal system. He always operated with the utmost respect for me, my case and personal circumstances. Can’t thank you enough.
Thank you Josh for helping me with my case. It was sorted quickly and efficiently. I came to you with the weight of the world on my shoulders and you lifted the burden instantly with your knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend Josh.
Josh McKenzie was able to sort my case out with ease, getting the outcome that I had desired. Josh was more than happy to answer all of my first time legal case questions that I had. Both James and Josh had a focus on providing excellent customer service, which was a great addition to their wealth of experience within the legal system.
Would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for decent, experienced lawyers who get the job done with no fuss.
Mr McLoughlin is an ex ODPP / Police Prosecutor. Highly knowledgeable of criminal law.
A+ would recommend.
A fantastic lawyer with a deep level of expertise
So professional and full of integrity.
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Fantastic customer service and legal knowledge. Actual criminal lawyers not general practitioners. They are actually located in Manly unlike a lot of advertised lawyers.
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McKenzie & McLoughlin Law
Suite 10/8 Belgrave St, Manly NSW 2095
Manly NSW
Phone
+61291599013
info@mmlaw.co
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
By appointment available
Languages
English
Payment Methods
Cash, Card, EFTPOS
Payment plans available
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