National Criminal Lawyers® is one of Sydney’s most sought after criminal law firms. This is because we get the results, give a senior lawyers’ guarantee and we are the best defenders of your rights. We understand how the law works and how the authorities who enforce the law also work. National Criminal Lawyers™ (“NCL”) is a law firm founded by Michael Moussa (one of Sydney’s most fierce lawyers).

Criminal Offences

National Criminal Lawyers (NCL) have been successful in defending a large number of cultivate Prohibited Plant charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of cultivate.

We have been successful in defending a number of Drug importation/exportation charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of Drug importation/exportation.

National Criminal Lawyers have been successful in defending a number of Supply prohibited drug charges on ongoing basis where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of the offence.

National Criminal Lawyers have been successful in defending a number of Supply prohibited drug charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of the offence.

Traffic Offences

National Criminal Lawyers have been successful in defending a number of Drink Driving charges and achieved a number of non-convictions for Drink Driving (low range, special range and Mid-range).

National Criminal Lawyers are one of the top traffic lawyers in Sydney and have been successful in defending a number of Dangerous Driving charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of Dangerous Driving.

National Criminal Lawyers have been successful in defending a number of Furious or Reckless Driving charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of Furious or Reckless Driving.

Awards and Achievements

ACQ5 Law Awards has awarded National Criminal Lawyers® the title Traffic Lawyers of the Year 2019.

ACQ5 has been celebrating achievement, innovation and brilliance in their annual awards for 12 years now. Award winners are chosen by the industry itself. Recipients of their awards represent the benchmark of achievement and best practice in their respective fields.

Acquisition International (AI) Leading Adviser Awards has awarded Principal of National Criminal Lawyers® Michael Moussa, with Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year 2019.

AI’s Leading Adviser Awards was established 5 years ago to acknowledge the most renowned and innovative professionals from around the world. The aim is to provide successful businesses and individuals with the recognition they deserve, and show each relevant industry, who they can seek quality guidance from. They select award recipients based on achievements, endeavours and efforts from the previous 12 months. They do not gather votes from firms, individuals in question or third parties.

APAC Legal Awards, in combination with Winners’ Review 2018 named National Criminal Lawyers®, Best Criminal Law Firm in 2018.

‘Making Justice A Priority’ outlines how the firm won such an honorary award. Out of approximately 120 criminal law firms in Sydney, National Criminal Lawyers® was chosen as the winner, setting a high benchmark for other firms to aim for. This was achieved through the firm’s excellent track record of results, client reviews and its dedication to client service. It is noted that we have extensive experience in the legal industry and have not shied away from difficult cases. We have successfully defended a child abduction case where police made a false arrest. It is expressed that Michael Moussa, Principal and Founder of the firm, has a reputation as a prominent criminal lawyer in Sydney and has represented infamous cases, including manslaughter charges of an Australian Federal Police officer. Mr Moussa’s dedication and passion for justice is accredited as the basis for his, and the firm’s, success.

Michael Moussa

Criminal Law

Michael Moussa is the Principal Lawyer of National Criminal Lawyer and exclusively specialises in Criminal Law. Michael is both a member of the Law Society and also a member of the Criminal Division of the legal aid panel. Michael has worked with some of the best Criminal Law firms in the Country and has obtained outstanding results in what others may describe as some of the most complex of cases. Michael is a renown criminal lawyer for his advocacy skills and putting the prosecution to vigorous testing. Michael’s courtroom style and demonstrated ability to crack even the most compelling witnesses has led to him to be nationally recognised as a fine criminal defence lawyer. Michael has appeared in high profile criminal cases, including “manslaughter” charges , “Acts of indecency” “Abduction” charges. Appearing daily in the Local Courts, District Courts, Supreme Court of NSW, and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal, Michael is as passionate about ensuring that justice is seen and served for all his clients and gains no better satisfaction than winning his cases, regardless of how small or complex the matter is. Michael is a trial advocate who has appeared before a jury and obtained acquittals in a number of supply drug charges.