Criminal Defence.
Done Properly.
Jackson & Wicking Legal Practice is a criminal defence and investigations firm led by Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law (Qld).
We act in serious criminal charges, investigations, inquests and court proceedings across Queensland, from offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Criminal charges often carry consequences before convictions.
Criminal defence is different. The decisions made before an interview, before charges are laid, and before the prosecution has formed its case often determine the outcome. Mistakes made early are difficult to undo.
Good criminal defence requires judgment and the ability to identify the real issues quickly, assess the risks honestly, and build a strategy around the actual facts and evidence, not the assumptions.
That is how we approach every matter.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
We act in all criminal charges across Queensland, including drug offences, fraud, assault and violence offences, sexual offences, murder and manslaughter, and complex indictable matters. Early involvement changes outcomes. So does the right advice, at any stage.
Investigations & Inquests
Investigations, inquests and compulsory hearings are not ordinary legal processes. They can involve witnesses, families, professionals, organisations and people under scrutiny, often before the real risks or issues are clear. Early advice means the next step is taken with control rather than guesswork.
Traffic Law
We act in court-based traffic matters across Queensland, including drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, disqualified and unlicensed driving, work licence applications and special hardship orders. These matters can affect your licence, livelihood, family responsibilities and future court outcomes.
Serious Matters Require More Than Confidence.
They require judgment, preparation and control from the start.
Led by Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law. Criminal defence, done properly.
Two Accredited Specialists. One focus.
Meet Our TeamOur directors are Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law (Qld). Each is held to the same standard and brings a different strength to the work.
Sam Jackson
Director, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld)
Sam Jackson is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld) and a Doyle’s Guide recognised criminal defence lawyer. He practises exclusively in criminal defence, investigations and inquests, appearing in courts across Queensland in serious and complex matters, and is known for his preparation and judgment in cases where the consequences are significant.
Joe Wicking
Director, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld)
Joe Wicking is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld) and has been recognised as a Leading Criminal Lawyer in Queensland by Doyle’s Guide. He acts in serious criminal, traffic and investigative matters across Queensland, with a focus on early case control, clear advice and disciplined advocacy.
Before you decide what comes next, know where you stand.
Contact UsCriminal charges, investigations and court proceedings can move quickly. Whether the matter has just started or is already before the court, the right advice now can make the next decision clearer and better informed.
Based in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Acting in serious criminal, traffic and investigative matters across Queensland.