Joseph Harb is the Principal Lawyer of Australian Criminal Defence, one of Australia’s most trusted criminal law firms. Australian Criminal Defence has built a strong reputation for providing strategic, relentless, and results-driven representation in complex criminal matters throughout New South Wales.

The firm operates across six conveniently located Sydney offices and is known for offering free consultations and fixed fees for criminal law matters. Joseph Harb has earned significant respect within Sydney’s legal profession for his determination, advocacy, and ability to secure favourable outcomes in serious and high-profile criminal cases, particularly in matters involving drug supply and drug importation offences.

Mr Harb has successfully navigated highly complex criminal proceedings involving substantial quantities of prohibited drugs and has secured acquittals before judges, juries, and Local Court Magistrates alike. His attention to detail, strategic preparation, and strong working relationships with courts and prosecutors have consistently allowed him to achieve outstanding results for his clients.

Throughout his career, hundreds of Mr Harb’s Local Court matters have resulted in no convictions being recorded. He provides nuanced and practical advice tailored to each client’s circumstances, whether the matter proceeds by way of defended hearing, trial, or negotiated plea. He is particularly recognised for his skill in negotiating facts and charges with police and prosecutors.

Australian Criminal Defence is also renowned for the extensive work undertaken during pre-trial negotiations, including the preparation of detailed legal representations seeking the withdrawal of charges. This proactive approach has become a defining feature of the firm’s practice and a key reason why many clients choose Australian Criminal Defence.

In drug-related matters, Mr Harb has secured exceptional outcomes for clients facing serious allegations. These include persuading a judge not to record a conviction for a client charged with supplying 560 ecstasy tablets, as well as obtaining a non-conviction outcome for another client charged with possession of 88 pills and the supply of 22 pills. He has also secured hundreds of section 10 non-convictions for clients charged with drug possession offences.

Joseph Harb regularly appears in the Local, District, and Supreme Courts of New South Wales in matters involving offences such as murder, sexual assault, fraud, and serious drug offences. He also has extensive experience acting in proceedings involving the NSW Crime Commission, including proceeds of crime matters.

If you have been charged with a criminal or drug-related offence, the team at Australian Criminal Defence offers free consultations to discuss your matter and provide clear advice on the best path forward.