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Sydney & Central Coast Trusted Criminal, Employment & Civil Litigation Lawyers
We offer comprehensive, client-centered legal services with a strong track record of successful outcomes in criminal defence, traffic, employment and civil litigation. Office locations in Parramatta and Central Coast, call us today on 1300 023 349
We help people & organisations to look after their legal affairs and make decisions in their best interest.
At Houston Defence Lawyers, we believe that everyone should have access to legal counsel. As a result, we are committed to making sure that our services are of the upmost highest quality and affordable. For your legal representation, we provide fixed prices, so you can be sure there won't be any unpleasant surprises down the road.
Legal Services With Confidence
Our law firm has extensive litigation experience in defending your rights in all types of criminal and civil matters with an outstanding reputation of achieving the best possible outcome available.
Criminal Law
Whether you are facing criminal charges or seeking to challenge the conditions of an apprehended violence order, you can trust in our commitment to securing the best result for you.
Employment Law
It can be a very difficult experience for both employers and employees to deal with unfair or illegal activity in the workplace. We can guide you and defend your rights.
Traffic Law
From obtaining evidence to providing legal representation in local or superior courts, our experience in traffic law can assist you with every facet of your traffic law matter.
Choices At Law
We advise you on all of your legal options if you are charged with a criminal or traffic offence. Our team offers more comprehensive options compared to other firms.
Admin Law
We will help you understand your rights, obligations, and available options in Administrative law in a timely manner.
Defamation Law
Defend your case against the publication of false information that damages a person and/or your business's reputation.
Guardian Orders
NSW Trustee and Guardian can be appointed by a court or tribunal to be the financial manager for a person with limited capacity.
Meet The Leadership, Sylvie Houston
I am an admitted Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and a current member of the New South Wales Law Society, Women’s Justice Network, Diverse Women in Law and the Defence Lawyers NSW association.
As part of my qualifications, I completed 2, five-year bachelor’s degrees in just 3 years at the University of New England. I graduated with distinctions in my Bachelor of Laws and high distinctions in my Bachelor of Criminology. I also undertook Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law.
I have appeared as an advocate in Court throughout New South Wales and Northern Territory.
Client’s Testimonials
We strive to be approachable and reachable and maintain communication with our clients. We value clients and works relentlessly to achieve excellent results.
Professional, knowledgeable & very understanding.
Sylvie Houston is professional, knowledgeable & very understanding. We can't thank you enough Sylvie for helping us achieve the best outcome. I would highly recommend Sylvie.
Satisfactory outcome seemed impossible!
Sylvie Houston was a beacon of hope to me when the likelihood of a satisfactory outcome seemed impossible. Her legal expertise is truly exceptional, she is not only highly knowledgeable but her attention to detail is beyond imagination, I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer.
Was amazing in the court today!
Silvie Houston was amazing in the court today. She helped me to appeal my licence suspension. Thank you so much Silvie Houston for your help.
Great Lawyers!
Many thanks to Sylvie Houston for your advice and hard work. I will recommend you to all. Great Lawyers!
Expert Lawyering!
Sylvie Houston is a boss and knows her way around the courtroom I will be eternally greatful for getting me out of prison and back to my family as quick as possible I would highly recommend you to anyone thank you Sylvie.
Thorough in her work!
Sylvie guided me and helped me achieve an amazing result from a very complex situation.
We Won!
I can't express enough my admiration for Sylvie and her incredible expertise. All seven serious charges were navigated with confidence and skill, ultimately securing the best possible outcome—complete dismissal. Even when new evidence was presented on the day, she worked through it seamlessly under pressure, demonstrating sharp thinking and unwavering composure. I couldn't have asked for a better defense for my brother. Highly recommended! Thanks so much Sylvie and more power to you!
Police Withdrew all my charges!
I had a court case coming up for a serious offence, and was extremely worried of what the outcome would be . Sylvie From Houston Defence Lawyers went above and beyond to ensure that the matter was dealt with and dismissed before it went to hearing. Sylvie and the firm definitely make you feel like they’re in your corner, helping me to avoid a possible goal term .
Thankyou Houston Defence Lawyers .
Not Guilty!
Very nice and understanding response from Sylvie regarding my court appointment, and a very lovely personality to deal with putting my mind at ease as much as possible given the circumstances. We WON our case and now can move onwards with our lives knowing and appreciating the court’s decision, justice and the truth finally surpassed the forces of evil in this case!
Lawyers you can trust!
I highly recommend Sylvie Houston Lawyers. Sylvie was professional, considerate and helped me so much through an extremely traumatic experience of being dragged through the court system. Sylvie is a lawyer you can trust.
Impressive and Understanding
I am so impressed with sylvie she made my day she understand my Emotions ,with her talented skill she change my fact sheet which is the most important in my case, the way she explained to the magistrate was clear,Thank you so much Sylvie meet you on the right time🙏😊.
Best Lawyers!
Thank you so much for your diligence! I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work Sylvie has done. She is one of the best lawyers. Sylvie made my whole experience pain free with best outcome. Forever grateful to have found Sylvie. May the Lord bless you, your family, and business.
Outstanding result!
I am so impressed with thoughtful submissions Sylvie did and she got us win result. Outstanding work and we highly recommend Houston defence lawyers. Very happy with the outcome .
Wealth of Experience!
Slyvie is a fantastic lawyer. She brings a wealth of experience. She got us away from a very complicated matter and kept us informed of every step. In my regards sylvie is a highly experienced lawyer, I would highly recommend her.
No Conviction!
"Excellent outcome in my criminal case. Sections 59 and 195 were presented as extraordinary, and I emerged without a conviction, thanks to the Houston lawyers."
Professional and Experienced!
I was impressed by lawyer Sylvie expertise. He handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result."
Externally Thankful!
My eternal thanks to Sylvie. Her knowledge, experience and advice, in the situation I found myself in, was wonderful. A lady who, whilst being totally professional from our 1st meeting, showed an exceptional depth of understanding throughout.
Many, many thanks Gary
Highly Recommended!
Highly recommend. Sylvie Houston helped me out greatly, with all the results I had hoped for. She made the preparation process calm, easy, and was very understanding and informative through the entire process. She achieved the best outcome. Thank you so much.
Affordable and Amazing!
Could not be any happier with the results from Houston Defence Lawyers.
Sylvie is amazing keeps you well informed and you can tell that she genuinely cares about her clients and getting the right result.
Sylvie was able to get 3 of the 4 charges withdrawn even before the hearing and was able to get the best possible result for the 4th charge, the outcome could not have been any better.
Houston's fees are fair and not anywhere near quotes from other defence lawyers.
I can certainly recommend Houston Defence Lawyers to anyone who requires representation in court as you will be extremely happy with the way they handle the case from start to finish.
Well done, Sylvie!
If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Cares about your case!
I had Sylvie as my defence lawyer for my matter in Campbelltown.
She took my case on such short notice and took the time to explain and walk me through everything.
Sylvie is really the lawyer you need if your looking for a better outcome then you anticipated.
Sylvie was there on time for court with everything ready and organised so I was in and out of court in less then 2 hours!!
If you looking for a lawyer who actually cares about your case and not just looking for a money grab I would 100% recommend Sylvie.
Never felt like just another client!
houston defence lawyers. from our first conversation, sylvie took the time to understand my case and provide me with clear, honest advice. she was always available to answer any questions i had, and i never felt like just another client. i feel as though she genuinely cared about situation and worked her best to get me the outcome i wanted and needed. thanks to sylvie, i achieved the results i had hoped for and i truly can’t be more thankful. i definitely would recommend sylvie houston!
Professional and Efficient!
Hired Houston Defense Lawyers for multiple driving offenses, they provided a very professional and efficient legal representation that were reasonably priced, would definitely recommend