When facing charges as serious as Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH), it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take. Our seasoned legal team has successfully assisted numerous individuals in similar circumstances, allowing us to offer strategic defence in Assault cases.
Mission
We're dedicated to building trusted relationships and delivering strong legal representation. We see each matter as more than just a case, it’s about protecting the freedom and future of those we represent.
Vision
To create custom solutions providing the best possible outcome for our clients creating client confidence that at any time our clients can trust us representing them in court.
Emerson Lamarre is the Principal Lawyer and Founder of Elite Defence Lawyers, a professional criminal defence firm committed to providing strong, strategic, and results-driven representation across New South Wales.
Emerson holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. He is admitted to practise as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.
Having practised exclusively in criminal law throughout his career, Emerson appears in courts across Greater Sydney on a daily basis—often handling multiple matters in different jurisdictions each day. This extensive courtroom experience has enabled him to develop exceptional advocacy skills and a deep understanding of how to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.
His expertise includes sentencing hearings, defended hearings, bail applications, District Court severity and conviction appeals, Supreme Court bail applications, section 14 mental health applications, licence appeals, and parole board hearings. Emerson is known for his strategic preparation, persuasive advocacy, and unwavering commitment to defending his clients’ rights. He provides clear, practical advice and works tirelessly to protect his clients’ future and reputation.
With a strong history as a Criminal Defence Lawyer, Emerson Lamarre focuses on the needs of his clients, ensuring they receive the best representation possible.
Working within the legal sector Emerson found that clients would become a number after time. Valuing the relationship built over the years, Emerson decided to create a firm that put the client's needs first. Emerson understood that client's lives depended on the results of their case and wanted to ensure each client he represented received the best possible outcome.
With a strong desire to facilitate justice, Emerson opened Elite Defence Lawyers as a means to represent clients in the Greater Sydney region. From low level offences in Local Court, to serious offences in the District and Supreme Court, Emerson ensures he onboards clients he knows he's able to make a difference for.
Client Consultation
We consult with our clients and develop a better understanding as to how we're able to help them in the court of law
Investigation
Elite Defence Lawyers explores the evidence at hand and begins to develop a case for their clients based on experience and evidence.
Representation
We walk our clients through the legal process creating peace of mind in knowing what they're to expect in the court of law.
Results
Our goal is to develop the best case for our clients with the intent to exceed their expectations
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Explore the range of criminal defence cases we service. Not sure what you’re looking for? Reach out to us for a free consultation.



Explore the range of criminal defence cases we service. Not sure what you’re looking for? Reach out to us for a free consultation.
We believe in early intervention however understand that some times clients might be unsure as to whether they require legal representation. Contacting us for a free consultation allows us to get a better understanding of your case, and provide a professional opinion on the next steps in your case.
Legal costs can range from client to client. Within our consultation, we're able to provide an outline of your requirements and an estimate on how much legal representation may cost. With custom payment plans, constact us today to seek more information.
We provide great insights throughout our website as to whether legal representation is required. Feel free to explore your case and dicsover whether representation is needed. Still unsure? Contact us today for a free legal consultation.
Elite Defence Lawyers develops strong relationships with our clients to understand their needs. Using this our goal it to combine our knowledge to best represent and defend their case.