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Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers was established by Brooke Drinkwater in 2022 but previously formed part of Barraclough Jones & Associates, a firm that has been in the Forster/Tuncurry area for the past 30+ years where Brooke had been an employed solicitor since 2011 and a partner in the firm since from 2014 to 2022. We regularly represent clients in Forster, Taree and Port Macquarie Courts and in 2025 are excited to announce our new Newcastle office which will service Newcastle, Maitland and Raymond Terrace Courts. This includes the Newcastle Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for family law matters. 

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We pride ourselves on our realistic, practical and common-sense advice and achieving the best result for each client.

We understand the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and are here for you, every step of the way, providing you with the advice you need in a straight forward manner so that you can make informed decisions.

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Our solicitors are confident advocates who can ensure that your voice is heard in the process and can present your case in a way that will achieve the best possible result. 

 

Dependable and well spoken, our team of legal professionals add the personal touch our clients deserve whilst approaching each new case with the attention it needs.

 

We offer fixed pricing for criminal matters and some limited Family Law matters such as preparing and filing Consent Orders and can assist you on a legally aided basis in criminal law matters. 

 

Get in touch with us today.