Criminal Lawyers in Witbank

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117 years in practice

Harvey Nortje Wagner & Motimele Attorneys

Witbank, Mpumalanga

12 Practice Areas Details

58 years in practice

Van Heerden & Brummer Attorneys

Witbank, Mpumalanga

16 Practice Areas Details

17 years in practice

Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys

Witbank, Mpumalanga

  • icon Pentagon House, 5 Neven Street, Modelpark, Witbank
  • icon010 447 3676
20 Practice Areas Details

15 years in practice

Ngomana & Associates Inc Attorneys

Witbank, Mpumalanga

15 Practice Areas Details

15 years in practice

Rama & Associates

Witbank, Mpumalanga

13 Practice Areas Details

8 years in practice

BLR Attorneys

Witbank, Mpumalanga

  • icon First Floor, Building E, 7 Corridor Crescent, Route N4, Ben Fleur, Witbank / eMalahleni
  • icon013 590 6903
16 Practice Areas Details

8 years in practice

Nevondoh Attorneys Inc

Witbank, Mpumalanga

12 Practice Areas Details

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TS Magagula Attorneys Inc

Witbank, Mpumalanga

11 Practice Areas Details

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TS Tshabalala Attorneys Inc

Witbank, Mpumalanga

  • icon 19 Nuweland, Reyno Ridge, Witbank / Emalahleni.
  • icon010 500 5553
19 Practice Areas Details

Criminal Lawyers in Witbank: what we found

Almost all of the 10 law firms we list in Witbank take on criminal law matters, which shows how central this work is for local practices. The longest established are Harvey Nortje Wagner & Motimele Attorneys (117 years), Van Heerden & Brummer Attorneys (58 years) and Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys (17 years). All of them 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.

Where criminal law matters from Witbank are handled

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. Witbank has its own magistrate's court, the eMalahleni (Witbank) Magistrate's Court. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Witbank itself: Legal Aid SA eMalahleni (Witbank) Local Office, 17 cnr Northey and Botha Streets, eMalahleni, 1035. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.

What criminal lawyers in Witbank can help with

  • Bail applications, including after hours
  • Criminal trials in the magistrate's and High Court
  • Drunk driving and traffic offences
  • Fraud, theft and white-collar crime
  • Appeals and reviews
  • Expungement of criminal records

Before you call a firm

  • The case number and police station
  • The charge sheet or notice to appear, if you have one
  • The court date
  • Names of possible witnesses

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Witbank are usually at the eMalahleni (Witbank) 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 Witbank is Legal Aid SA eMalahleni (Witbank) Local Office.