Legal Services

When your freedom, reputation, or future is on the line, you need more than legal knowledge – you need a dedicated advocate who understands the system, defends your rights, and delivers results. Advocate Michelle Ives offers professional, ethical and relentless criminal defence across a wide range of matters, with 24-hour availability for urgent bail applications.

Full-Service Criminal Defence Representation

Advocate Michelle Ives represents clients at all stages of the criminal process, from arrest and bail applications to trial, appeals, and rehabilitation. Her calm confidence, deep legal insight, and commitment to justice make her a formidable presence in and out of court.

24-Hour Bail Applications

If you or a loved one has been arrested, swift legal action is critical. Advocate Ives is available 24/7 to assist with:

• Urgent bail hearings
• Police bail and court bail applications
• Bail appeals if initially denied

Criminal Offences Covered

Advocate Ives handles a wide spectrum of criminal matters, including but not limited to:

Common and Serious Offences

• Drug-related offences
• Theft, robbery, extortion, fraud
• Housebreaking and malicious property damage
• Assault charges and public violence
• Firearm offences and illegal possession
• Drunken driving and traffic-related offences
• Sexual offences
• Domestic violence
• Murder and culpable homicide
• Arson

Complex and Economic Crimes

• Forgery and uttering
• Extradition orders
• Treason, perjury, contempt of court
• Organised crime and racketeering
• Money laundering
• Serious economic offences
• Criminal defamation and crimen injuria
• Piracy and maritime-related offences
• Illegal trade in ivory, abalone, and endangered species
• Offences to public decency and blasphemy
• Immigration-related criminal matters

Criminal Procedure and Court Support

In addition to direct defence representation, Michelle offers strategic guidance and legal services for:

• Plea and sentence agreements
• Formal representations to the National Prosecuting Authority
• Appeals to the High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal
• Firearm license applications and appeals
• Expungement of criminal records
• Rehabilitation applications
• Claims against the State and police law matters

Trusted. Ethical. Relentless.

Advocate Michelle Ives is known for upholding the highest standards of professional ethics while fiercely protecting her clients’ rights. Whether you’re navigating a first offence or defending against serious charges, you’ll have a legal expert in your corner who is fully committed to achieving the best possible outcome.