Michael Moussa is the Principal Lawyer of National Criminal Lawyers® and practises exclusively in criminal law. He is widely recognised for his strong courtroom advocacy, strategic approach to criminal defence, and involvement in some of Sydney’s most high-profile criminal matters.

Michael is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Criminal Law Division of the Legal Aid Panel. Throughout his career, he has worked with and managed some of Sydney’s leading criminal law firms, consistently achieving exceptional results in highly complex and serious criminal cases.

Known for his fearless advocacy and rigorous testing of prosecution evidence, Michael has earned a reputation as a formidable courtroom lawyer. His ability to effectively cross-examine witnesses and challenge even the strongest prosecution cases has led to national recognition within the criminal law field.

Michael regularly appears in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court of New South Wales, and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. He has represented clients in a broad range of high-profile matters, including indecent assault, acts of indecency, fraud, manslaughter, abduction, and other serious criminal offences.

In addition to criminal trials and hearings, Michael has extensive experience in Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) proceedings, parole hearings, NSW Crime Commission matters, and Coronial Inquests. He has also been mentored by some of Australia’s leading advocates, including Supreme Court Judges and Senior Counsel. Michael is among a limited number of criminal lawyers in Australia to have completed a Master of Laws specialising in Criminal Practice.

Michael is fluent in Arabic and has a strong connection with the Middle Eastern community throughout Western Sydney. He is highly experienced in managing complex and document-heavy criminal matters, with a particular ability to analyse extensive material, identify critical issues, and formulate effective defence strategies aimed at securing charge withdrawals, dismissals, and not guilty verdicts.

He is also a passionate advocate for individuals who have been mistreated or unfairly targeted during police investigations and arrests. Michael is committed to ensuring that both NSW Police and Federal Police conduct investigations lawfully and within the proper limits of their authority.

Michael prides himself on providing clear, honest, and strategic legal advice tailored to each client’s individual circumstances. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused of criminal and traffic offences and works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for every client.

Some of Michael’s notable matters and outcomes include:

• Successfully obtaining bail in serious kidnapping allegations
• Representing high-profile individuals in Apprehended Violence Order proceedings
• Securing the withdrawal of charges in serious criminal matters
• Obtaining bail in complex fraud and organised crime proceedings
• Achieving reduced sentences and favourable plea outcomes
• Securing Intensive Correction Orders for serious offences
• Obtaining dismissals and favourable outcomes in a wide range of criminal and traffic matters

National Criminal Lawyers® offers free consultations for individuals facing criminal or traffic law matters, with Michael and his team committed to providing professional, strategic, and results-driven representation.