37 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
320 Smith Street, 10th Floor, Mercury House, Durban
031 307 3982
6 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
514 Burlington Heights, Shallcross, Chatsworth, Durban083 725 2566
30 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
311 Lenny Naidu Drive, Bayview, Chatsworth, 4092031 400 7504Criminal Law is offered by every one of the 3 firms in our Chatsworth directory, so you have a wide choice. By years in practice, the most experienced are Pravda and Knowles Attorneys (37 years), Shenaaz B Habib & Co (30 years) and MJN Attorneys (6 years). 2 of these firms have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
If you or a family member has been arrested, getting a criminal lawyer involved early can make a real difference, especially at the bail stage. Section 35 of the Constitution gives every arrested and accused person the right to a legal representative. If you cannot afford one, Legal Aid South Africa may be able to help.
Anyone arrested must be brought before a court within 48 hours, and the first appearance and bail application usually happen at the local magistrate's court. Local matters are heard at the Chatsworth Magistrate's Court at 1 Justice Street, Unit 5, Chatsworth 4030. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Umlazi, about 7 km away: Legal Aid SA Umlazi Local Office, V1332, Ithala Industrial Park, cnr Mangosuthu Highway and Road 1902, Umlazi, 4031. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.
Do not make statements to the police without legal advice. Contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible so they can attend the bail application, which normally happens within 48 hours of arrest.
Legal Aid South Africa provides legal representation to people who qualify under its means test. Ask for Legal Aid at court if you cannot afford a private lawyer.
Look for a firm that regularly appears in the local courts, ask whether they offer after-hours bail help, and agree on fees in writing before work starts.
First appearances and bail applications for Chatsworth are usually at the Chatsworth Magistrate's Court. Serious cases can be moved to the Regional Court or the High Court.
Legal Aid South Africa helps people who qualify under its means test. The closest office to Chatsworth is Legal Aid SA Umlazi Local Office, about 7 km away.
