CLAWA offers advocacy, networking and continuing professional development for criminal lawyers in Western Australia.
Members have the opportunity to comment on and shape submissions to the government on proposed law reform that relates directly or indirectly to criminal law.
BECOME A
CLAWA MEMBER
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CLAWA is endeavouring to keep members and the broader legal fraternity informed of changes in court procedure that affect the operations of the Supreme, District, Childrens & Magistrates Courts in Western Australia.
Lawyers who would like to receive those updates can sign up to receive our circulars at no charge.
Sign up for COVID-19 updates
DO YOU NEED A CRIMINAL LAWYER?
We have a directory of criminal lawyers that can act for you and help you.
Search our directory of members to Find a Criminal Lawyer.
How can we
help you?
Have you been charged with a
Criminal Offence?
Find a Criminal Lawyer
Many members are on the Legal Aid panel, and if you are eligible for a Legal Aid grant you may be able to have your choice of lawyers from our members.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid might be able to assist you with free or low-cost legal services. Follow the link below to find out if you are eligible.
Aboriginal Legal Service
The Aboriginal Legal Services provides legal aid services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout WA.
News &
Events
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is located in Perth, Western Australia. We work hard to support our community, and we need as many strong voices amongst us as possible. If you’re a criminal lawyer and interested in joining CLAWA, please take a look at our Member Benefits.
CLAWA regularly holds events for our members. Keep up to date with upcoming events via our Events page. We’d love to see you there!
Protecting the presumption
of innocence
Contact the CLAWA President or Secretary
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