Gatenby Criminal Lawyers

Gatenby Criminal Lawyers For Fearless Legal Representation. Call us on (07) 55800 120.
24 hours - 7 days per week

As a boutique criminal law firm, Gatenby Criminal Lawyers provides personalised advice and representation at all stages of a criminal prosecution. We can represent you in relation to:
+ Criminal Law
+ Traffic offences,
+ Work License Applications,
+ Special Hardship Order Applications,
+ Government Prosecutions (ATO, ASIC and Centrelink),
+ Domestic Violence Applications
+ Australian Crime Commis

sion and Crime & Misconduct appearances
+ Teachers registration board, & other professional bodies

All defence appearances.

Wishing our clients, colleagues, and their families a safe and restful Easter.May the long weekend provide an opportunit...
05/04/2026

Wishing our clients, colleagues, and their families a safe and restful Easter.

May the long weekend provide an opportunity to pause, reset, and spend time with those who matter most.

Thank you for your continued trust and collaboration

Serious charges don’t stop at the border — and neither do we.If you have been charged with a serious criminal offence, g...
20/02/2026

Serious charges don’t stop at the border — and neither do we.
If you have been charged with a serious criminal offence, geography should not limit the quality of your defence.
Interstate representation requires more than simply turning up to court — it demands strategic preparation, coordination of local procedure, and disciplined advocacy from the outset.
Serious allegations require serious preparation — no matter which state you are in.
If you are living interstate and facing criminal charges, obtain advice early. Your defence should be defined by strategy, not postcode.

A magistrate or jury determines guilt.But long before that, police decide what is seized, what is recorded, what is test...
20/02/2026

A magistrate or jury determines guilt.
But long before that, police decide what is seized, what is recorded, what is tested, and what becomes part of the brief.

What they ask.
What they search.
What they extract from phones.
What they choose to include — or leave out.

That shapes the case you walk into court with.

This is why procedure matters.
Why unlawful searches matter.
Why early decisions matter.

The courtroom may decide the outcome.
But the groundwork is laid well before you get there.

If you’re facing charges, don’t just focus on the allegation.
Focus on how the evidence was built.

Gatenby Criminal Lawyers
Established 2011 | Criminal Defence Leaders on the Gold Coast

In criminal defence, timing shapes outcomes.When evidence is reviewed.When issues are raised.When bail is argued.When de...
13/02/2026

In criminal defence, timing shapes outcomes.

When evidence is reviewed.
When issues are raised.
When bail is argued.
When decisions are made.

In Queensland courts, procedure moves quickly and deliberately. Missed opportunities are not always recoverable. Delayed advice narrows options.

Since 2011, Gatenby Criminal Lawyers has appeared daily in courts across the State, acting in serious drug matters, complex criminal cases, and white-collar investigations.

Time in practice builds judgement.
Time in court builds perspective.
And timing within a case often determines what follows.

Time matters — before court, during court, and long after.

A plea is not the end of the conversation.Under Queensland law, courts consider more than the charge itself. They assess...
13/02/2026

A plea is not the end of the conversation.

Under Queensland law, courts consider more than the charge itself. They assess risk, insight, and what has occurred since the incident. Engagement in appropriate rehabilitation programs can be relevant to how a matter is approached and finalised.

Rehabilitation is not about optics.
It is about positioning.

When undertaken properly and at the right time, it demonstrates structure, accountability, and forward planning.

Early legal advice ensures that any steps taken align with your long-term position before the court.

Book a confidential consultation.





In Queensland traffic court, outcomes are guided by legislation and evidence — not last-minute explanations.For tradies ...
12/02/2026

In Queensland traffic court, outcomes are guided by legislation and evidence — not last-minute explanations.

For tradies and professional drivers, licence disqualification can have immediate financial consequences. The way your matter is prepared and presented matters.

If your income depends on driving, speak to a traffic lawyer before court.

Call Gatenby Criminal Lawyers.

Explaining feels instinctive.Silence feels risky.But in criminal matters, words create evidence.Silence preserves positi...
11/02/2026

Explaining feels instinctive.
Silence feels risky.

But in criminal matters, words create evidence.
Silence preserves position.

You are not required to fill gaps for police.
You are not obliged to justify yourself in the moment.
Those decisions are rarely neutral — and often irreversible.

Knowing when not to speak is not avoidance.
It is strategy.

Before you answer questions or attend an interview, understand your rights and the consequences that follow once words are on the record.





Explanations don’t undo unlawful searches.Intent doesn’t fix procedural errors.Good preparation changes outcomes.Cases t...
11/02/2026

Explanations don’t undo unlawful searches.
Intent doesn’t fix procedural errors.
Good preparation changes outcomes.

Cases turn on what can be proven, how it was obtained, and whether the rules were followed at every step. That work happens early — long before anyone stands in court.

Criminal defence is not about telling a better story.
It’s about testing the case properly.

If you’re facing charges, focus less on justifying what happened and more on how the case is being built.





Police can ask questions.You’re not required to answer them.Know your rights before you speak.Being questioned doesn’t m...
10/02/2026

Police can ask questions.
You’re not required to answer them.
Know your rights before you speak.

Being questioned doesn’t mean you have to explain yourself.
Silence is not guilt.
It is a legal right.

Many cases are built less on what police find — and more on what people say under pressure, before understanding the consequences.

Knowing when to speak — and when not to — is not obstruction.
It’s protection.

Before you answer questions or attend an interview, understand your position.
That knowledge can’t be taken back once words are on the record.





In criminal defence, there is no substitute for time in court.Experience builds through years of appearances, complex ma...
06/02/2026

In criminal defence, there is no substitute for time in court.
Experience builds through years of appearances, complex matters, and decisions made under pressure — not through slogans.

Since 2011, Gatenby Criminal Lawyers has appeared daily in courts across Queensland, acting in serious drug matters, complex criminal cases, and white-collar investigations.

That experience doesn’t sit on a shelf.
It informs preparation.
It shapes strategy.
It guides early decisions that matter later.

When the stakes are high, accumulated experience matters.

A charge sheet is a summary.It’s the prosecution’s version — not the full picture.What’s missing often matters most:How ...
06/02/2026

A charge sheet is a summary.
It’s the prosecution’s version — not the full picture.

What’s missing often matters most:
How the evidence was obtained.
What assumptions were made.
What alternatives were ignored.

Defence work begins by looking beyond the allegation.
By testing procedure.
By examining what’s been left out — and why.

Cases aren’t won by accepting the charge at face value.
They’re shaped by challenging it properly.

If you’re facing charges, don’t confuse the accusation with the truth.
That distinction is where outcomes are decided.

Gatenby Criminal Lawyers
Established 2011 | Criminal Defence Leaders on the Gold Coast

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1/100 Scarborough Street Southport
Gold Coast, QLD
4215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm
Sunday 9am - 11am

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