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Law & Crime
Experience matters.
“I have worked in the field of criminal law for over 15 years, defending and prosecuting.
I am relentless, and driven by my need to do a better job, get better outcomes and learn.”
Principal Solicitor – Jeremy L. McGrath
Expertise
Criminal Law Services
Criminal law sentencing, Criminal law summary hearings, Bail Applications, Supreme Court Bail Application, Apprehend Domestic Violence Order Applications, Apprehended Domestic Violence Order Variation, Applications To Vary ADVO, Applications To Vary AVO, Local Court Hearing, Local Court Sentencing, District Court Trial, District Court Sentence, Appeals to the Supreme Court, Supreme Court Trial, Supreme Court sentence, Criminal Law Advice, Criminal Law Representation, Appeals to the District Court, Criminal History, Legal representation, Appeals Against Sentence, Appeals Against Conviction, Appeals to the District Court, Annulment Applications in the Local Court, Mentions, Legal advice, section 4 Applications, Voir Dire, Costs applications, and all related services.
Our Team
Proud locals and relentless advocates for justice.
Jeremy McGrath
Principal Criminal Lawyer
Jeremy is a Penrith local who had a career in the Australian Defence Force. He then moved onto study Law and has been practising as a prosecutor and criminal defence lawyer for more than 10 years.
Jeremy’s service in the Royal Australian Armoured Corp instilled in him the discipline and tenacity which he now brings to his role representing clients appearing before the courts.
While studying law, Jeremy volunteered with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency. This experience is what motivated him to work in the field of criminal law. After qualifying as a solicitor, he worked for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and later Legal Aid NSW.
Jeremy describes his professional attributes as tenacious, diligent and patient.
Clare McGrath
Practice Manager
Clare is responsible for overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operations ensuring we deliver a high-quality experience and strong results for all clients.
Clare is well qualified for her position having completed a Bachelor of Communications and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Clare has also undertaken her Mental Health First Aid accreditation.
Clare’s passion for her role stems from her career as a former television news journalist in Sydney, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Alice Springs and Darwin.
Clare brings a high level of empathy, care, and professional experience to Penrith Lawyers.
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Proven Results
I have successfully defended and prosecuted over 1000 summary hearings; and appeared in the Local, District and Supreme Courts on bail applications, sentences, trials and appeals.