Have you been accused of a criminal offence? Don’t delay. Get expert legal advice and representation from the highly skilled team at Potts Lawyers.
With a hard-won reputation in courtrooms across Queensland and New South Wales, we will make a stand for you.
We’re here to help, day or night. Call us now on 0488 999 980 or send us a confidential enquiry.
If you’ve been arrested, charged, or contacted by police about a criminal matter in the Ballina area, time is critical.
The decisions you make right now can have lasting consequences — including fines, licence disqualification, a criminal record, or even jail time.
At Potts Lawyers, we’re here to protect your rights and defend your future. We act fast to provide clear, strategic legal advice — before you speak to police or go to court. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers know how to handle everything from minor offences to serious criminal charges, including drug offences, assaults, domestic violence allegations, and traffic matters.
We’ve built a strong reputation across New South Wales and Queensland for standing up for our clients and achieving results, both inside and outside the courtroom.
Don’t risk going it alone — get the right legal team on your side now. Call Potts Lawyers today for urgent advice and experienced representation in Lismore.
Our office provides representation for all criminal matters from drink driving and other traffic offences to the most serious of criminal offences including white collar crimes, drug offences, sex offences, domestic violence matters and violence offences.
Legal representation and advice during police interviews or investigations to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
Know where you stand and determine your best options for dealing with traffic offences – no matter how big or small.
Effective advice and strong legal representation to ensure you’re in a position to get the best results possible for any drug charges.
Expert advice and professional representation for dealing with sex offence charges and working towards the best possible outcomes.
Professional legal advice and representation for violence offences including assault, robbery, domestic abuse, harassment and homicide.
Assistance, guidance and representation for dealing with domestic violence cases including charges for domestic abuse and domestic violence protection orders.

Expertise in corporate law and legal representation for defending against corporate crime and white collar criminal matters.

Professional counsel, advice and representation for when you’re up against fraud, dishonesty or theft charges.

Defend yourself in court and get your due worth with qualified legal advice and representation from our team of experienced lawyers.

Professional legal advice, assessments and representation for charges that require expert knowledge and experience of criminal law.
If you have been charged with one of the following offences, its crucial you seek immediate legal advice from an experienced criminal defence lawyer.
Our team of experienced criminal defence lawyers has been protecting the rights of locals and visitors across the region for over 20 years. While our localised hub centres on the Ballina community, our solicitors regularly travel and advocate for clients across all jurisdictions in the Northern Rivers.
Getting the right legal team on your side early can make all the difference. Potts Lawyers is available to provide expert criminal defence representation in the Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, and Tweed Heads Local Courts, and can advise you if you’re being questioned or held at any Northern Rivers police station, including Lismore, Ballina, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Casino, and Murwillumbah.
Contact us immediately on 0488 999 980 for a free 20 minute consultation to see how we can help with your case.

Ballina Local Court
36/44 Cherry St, Ballina NSW 2478

Ballina Police Station
18 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
Call our 24 hour crime line on 0488 999 980 or 18004POTTS. Alternatively fill out our confidential enquiry form below and find out how we can help with your legal matter.
