About Stephen Zahr
Stephen has over 18 years experience successfully representing people facing serious criminal charges including murder and manslaughter, serious and complex drug charges, firearms and organized crime. Stephen has successfully appeared on behalf of clients charged with the largest drug importations in Australian history, dealt with matters involving Interpol and international extradition requests, and acted in some of Australia’s most complex and highly publicized matters nationally.
Stephen’s expertise is not only limited to matters in New South Wales, but also nationally in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth including remote regions of each state. Stephen has also dealt with international matters having engaged and worked alongside lawyers to act on behalf of clients charged overseas in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Hong Kong.
With his international reach and local expertise, you can rely on Stephen to provide sound advice to help you navigate your way through the criminal justice system. He is one of Sydney’s most sought after criminal defence lawyers who will ensure your matter is dealt with expertly to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Stephen also regularly deals with confiscation proceedings and regularly appears in the New South Wales Crime Commission (NSWCC) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
He is known as a passionate and committed criminal defence lawyer, tenaciously fighting for his clients’ rights.
In his spare time, Stephen enjoys sports and fitness, and spending time with family.
Languages: English and Arabic.
Most recent media:
- Comanchero bikie Allan Meehan relocated to Queensland due to $3m price on his head, court hears (ABC News)
- Mark Buddle arrested, fronts court in Melbourne (theage.com.au)
- Mark Buddle extradited to Melbourne in top-secret AFP chartered flight | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
- Comancheros boss Mark Buddle extradited to Melbourne to face drug importation charges - ABC News
- Fadi Ibrahim may struggle to pay for $2.2m surety - 9News
- Fadi Ibrahim yet to make $2.2million bail | Daily Mail Online
- Michael and Fadi Ibrahim extradited from Dubai over alleged drug and tobacco importation ring - ABC News
- John Ibrahim’s brother Fadi to apply for bail for charges | Express Digest