Perrella Legal

Founded in 2011, Perrella Legal has become a cornerstone in criminal defence across Western Australia, offering expert legal representation in both state and federal criminal matters. Based on Hay Street in Perth, the firm deftly navigates cases from Kununurra to Albany, ensuring a strong presence in every relevant courtroom from the Children's Court to the Supreme Court. Renowned for its unwavering professionalism, honesty, and cost-effective advice, Perrella Legal consistently delivers exceptional results in defended trials and sentencing hearings. The practice focuses exclusively on criminal law, and its lawyers are a constant presence in the Magistrates Court, Children’s Court, District Court, and Supreme Court. They handle a wide array of cases including serious drug and trafficking offences, assaults, sexual offences, offences against liberty, and many more complex criminal matters. In addition to their extensive courtroom experience, the firm engages in various legal processes such as committals, public interest submissions, and negotiations with police and prosecutors. They are well-versed in applications like Spent Conviction Orders and specialise in handling severe offences including robbery, fraud, and weapons charges. Perrella Legal offers a free initial consultation (with certain exclusions) and adopts a fixed-fee billing model. This approach underlines their commitment to transparency and client-focused service, enabling individuals charged with a criminal offence a clear pathway to defending their rights. The firm's director brings invaluable insights from a background as a senior prosecutor, and all lawyers operate as dual barristers and solicitors, facilitating direct client access to counsel and potentially reducing costs. Accredited with the Quality Practice Standard from the Law Society of Western Australia, Perrella Legal proudly aligns itself with the Criminal Lawyers Association of WA and the Law Society of Western Australia, reflecting their dedication to maintaining high professional standards and ethical practice.