What Happens Next?
When you contact Kate King Legal, we will arrange for one of our experienced criminal defence lawyers in Perth to discuss your situation and explain the next steps.
If you require initial legal advice, we offer a one-hour legal consultation at our office for a fixed fee. This allows our lawyers to discuss your matter in detail and provide advice on your options and likely outcomes.
There is no obligation to proceed beyond this initial consultation, but we find most clients feel more confident once they have clear guidance from an experienced criminal lawyer.


How Much Do We Charge?
The first question we often hear is: “How much will this cost?”
At Kate King Legal, we pride ourselves on transparent, upfront pricing. Our rates range from $350 – $500 per hour, depending on the seniority and experience of the lawyer handling your matter.
We will provide you with a costs estimate and disclosure upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
Do We Offer Fixed Fees?
In some cases, we can offer fixed fees for specific criminal or traffic law matters. If this is an option for your case, we will outline it during your initial consultation.
We understand that engaging a criminal defence lawyer is both a financial and personal commitment. Our priority is ensuring you receive strong legal representation, clear advice, and dedicated support throughout the process.

Voices of Confidence
A results-driven firm, we work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome possible
Dear Kate King Legal,
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Olivia Hoyne for her outstanding professionalism, compassion, and support throughout my case. Olivia took the time to listen to my concerns and was always able to answer my questions clearly and thoughtfully. Her guidance and understanding made a significant difference during a challenging time.
I would not hesitate to highly recommend both Olivia Hoyne and Kate King Legal to my family, friends, and anyone seeking professional legal assistance.
Thank you, Olivia, for your dedication, kindness, and support. It is sincerely appreciated. You’re the best, Olivia.
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for representing me this morning. I am overcome with joy at the outcome.
Dear Kate King Legal,
First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your guidance and support throughout this matter. We understand that this is just one of many cases your firm handles, but for our family, it means the world to us. We are especially grateful to Mr. Jesse Cox. It was his exceptional professionalism that kept us confident from start to finish and ultimately led to a favourable outcome.
As you can imagine we are all very pleased with the outcome, especially the conviction spent, and we would not have got that without the work that you did for us.
Thank you so much Ashlee, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.
Hi Ashlee,
All seems like the last ten months have been a blur, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the efforts that you and your team made on my behalf, achieving a positive outcome for me.
I would recommend your firm without hesitation , all the best for the future.
Hi Lauren. I would like to thank you personally for all your hard work and assistance/patience in assisting me with my case.
Thank you so very much to all the team at Kate King Legal and a special thanks to you Ashlee, most appreciated. Have a great rest of the year xo
Kate – we are so very grateful we found you and your team, finally we found someone that listened to us, showed much empathy towards us and said, it’s OK, I believe you!
You listened to us from the start, saw the innocence, told us the truth, didn’t sugar coat the possibilities, told us straight and clearly what you can do and how the system works, and then you put this into practice, true to your word you and your amazing team worked your magic to get Justice!
You helped us through this long, un-known, tiring and challenging process and we would not be the people we are today without you and your teams help, guidance, empathy and strength to get Justice!
All along you did all you could to help us understand the process and provided clear, honest and timely advice and direction. You are a very knowledgeable, honest, friendly, helpful and sincere team and we could never thank you enough for the way you stood by us and our family and obtained justice in such a difficult and trying case.
We could not achieve this outcome without the support of you and your team!
I wanted to thank you very much indeed for your assistance with this matter and for your brilliant recommendation to get Ashlee on board.
There was an outstanding outcome. A spent conviction. I also understand that Ashlee was very generous when it came to fees, and displayed compassion and empathy in a very challenging situation, all of which was greatly appreciated.
Good afternoon Jesse.
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you.
Sorry for not replying earlier. I had a small celebration when I got home and then crashed.
I slept in this morning. It’s the most sleep I have had since January!
Thank you. Sincerely. You and your team put me at ease and made the process as simple as possible.
I just can’t thank you enough. You are truely awesome!!!!
Hi Jesse,
Thank you again for your work on my case, we got the best possible outcome and I really appreciate your support
Greatly appreciate your strategy and advocacy today. When you’re unwell and have always been, its a super fine line between upstanding citizen and neck tats and prison. A life long battle.
Fortunately this incident has got me on the right medication. Life has gone from torture to joy as a result. With no other changes required. I’m sure you see this everyday but I felt compelled to reach out and thank you again. Enjoy life. No need to respond.
You’re a legend.
Thank you!
You guys have done so well. I’m seriously so happy with the way you have handled my case and the support I have received from you all. I couldn’t have asked for a better firm to represent me!
Thank you so much for your wonderful efforts in achieving this most splendid result. You have been amazing!
As I have said previously, we could not have survived this without you and your team.
I would not wish this on anyone but if someone must go through this, having you behind them gives them the best possible opportunity for a positive outcome.
Thank you for all you have done!
Thank you Kate for your sincerity and your support. Your dedication and your diligence. And thank you for the result! We would have been lost without you.
I wanted to leave a testimonial, it’s been about 9 years since Kate was our legal angel and my wife and I think of her weekly!
There is simply no better legal team than Kate and her team. They were extraordinary in skill, patience, care and, most importantly, legal expertise. My wife and I didn’t know what we would do or how we would survive the legal hell we found ourselves in, but Kate and her team showed us the way forward. For the rest of our lives, we will forever be grateful for the skill, expertise, and care that Kate King Legal gave us.
If you need the best, contact Kate King legal.
To Kate, Jesse and Team,
Just wanted to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the work you have done for me and my family.
From our first tearful contact on day one, your advice and compassion to the situation was outstanding. The information you provided during our 8 month nightmare was honest but filed with support and empathy.
We have our lives back and we are forever grateful.
Hi Jesse and Katherine
We can’t thank you enough for your work on this – we are very pleased with the outcome, particularly the spent conviction.
Regards
Hi Jesse,
I just wanted to thank you again for representing me this morning. I’m over the moon with the outcome and i just wanted to let you know that you are an excellent lawyer.
Good morning Katherine,
I express my gratitude to you and Jesse for dedicating your time and providing valuable assistance and guidance throughout this matter. The primary objective was to obtain the spent sentence, and I am pleased that we achieved this outcome.
Hello Team at Kate King Legal,
I’ve been meaning to express my gratitude toward the company and Jesse Cox for being so helpful during my court date. I wanted to leave a review for Jesse and just say he was an amazing lawyer, he was very informative and explained the whole process of the court to me, This was comforting as i had never been in a court room before. Jesse was patient and crucial to the outcome of my court which was a positive outcome. Jesse is an outstanding lawyer and I highly recommend him.
Thank you for reading.
Dear Kate,
I hope this finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible work in defending me and helping to defeat the wrongful accusations against me. Your professionalism and talent are truly unmatched, and I am in awe of your dedication and expertise.
You and your team have been a pillar of strength and support throughout this challenging time. I am immensely grateful for all your efforts and the outstanding service you provided.
Thank you once again for everything.
Thank you so much Leigh for everything you’ve done for me during this process. This has honestly been one of the most stressful times I’ve been through, and I truly don’t think I could have gotten through it without your incredible support, calm presence, and expert guidance.
You went above and beyond in every way, and I felt genuinely seen and protected throughout the whole process. The outcome at court was more than I hoped for, and knowing that my concerns were heard and taken seriously has brought such a huge sense of relief.
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. I feel so lucky to have had you in my corner.
Dear Kate and the team.
Sorry I haven’t sent you a thank you earlier, it has taken me some time to come down from the intensity of the trial.
Since going home after that rememberable day and waking up the next morning it was so nice to be able to breathe again.
Kate I need to thank you so much for all your time, time away from your family, the stress of my trial the countless hours prepping, uncovering all the stuff the Police failed to do, this only comes from year of experience dedication to the client, I can’t thank you enough.
Please thank your team for all the hard work they did, especially Leigh, her diligence was amazing. Thank you also to Brad and to all your staff who were very polite and professional.
Thank you so much Leigh for your assistance and support throughout this matter; navigating this stressful and emotionally charged situation has been much easier with your help and clear advice. Our whole family thanks you for helping us achieve this outcome.
Kate and Jesse we just wanted to thank you for your caring and compassionate assistance over the last 12 months.
We couldn’t have got through this ordeal without you.

We are here to help.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence or traffic offence, you will need reputable legal advice and representation. Kate King Legal is here for you.
Get in touch today for immediate support.
Our Legal Services
Proven criminal law specialists delivering clear advice, strategic defence, and strong results across WA courts.
Sex Offences
Our Perth lawyers are highly experienced defending sex offences. We will assess the circumstances of your case to identify possible defences you may be able to use in court so you can receive the lowest penalty and impact to your life.
Drug Offences
Kate King Legal defends clients facing a wide range of drug charges, from possession to trafficking. We provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
Homicide
Kate King Legal provides expert legal defence for clients facing serious charges such as murder or manslaughter. We handle each case with discretion, precision, and a strong focus on protecting your rights throughout every stage of the legal process.
Traffic Offences
Facing a traffic charge? We defend matters like drink and drug driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualifications. Our team works to protect your record, minimise penalties, and represent you in WA traffic courts.
Sexual Penetration Without Consent
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Money Laundering
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Criminal Trial
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Disorderly Conduct
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Assaulting Public Officer
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Spent Convictions
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Criminal Damages
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Stalking
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Conviction Appeal
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Robbery
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Murder & Manslaughter
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Indecent Exposure
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Indecent Assault
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Assault Charges
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
False Sexual Assault Allegations
Our team provides clear, strategic legal support to help you respond confidently and protect your future. We represent clients facing common, aggravated, and domestic-related assault charges, offering tailored defence strategies and strong courtroom advocacy.
Weapons Offences
Our team provides experienced legal defence for firearms and weapons charges, including unlawful possession, use, and trafficking. We offer clear advice and strong representation to guide you through the complex firearm laws and protect your rights.
Criminal Damage By Fire
Kate King Legal have the experience to negotiate with the prosecution for alternative or reduced charges that carry lighter penalties, aiming to secure the best possible outcome in both the Magistrates and District Court.
Fraud & Corporate Crime
Kate King Legal are trusted white collar crime lawyers in Perth, representing individuals and businesses in fraud charges and investigations by ASIC, ACCC, ATO, CCC, and WHS. We take a strategic approach to get the best possible outcome.
Property Offences
If you’ve been charged with property offences such as theft, burglary, criminal damage, or receiving stolen goods, a criminal lawyer can provide crucial support. They’ll explain the charges, protect your rights, and assess the strength of the evidence against you.
Commonwealth Offences
Charged under Commonwealth law? We defend clients in federal cases including fraud, drug importation, and AFP or ASIC investigations—offering strategic advice and strong representation throughout.
Restraining Orders
Whether you’re applying for or responding to a restraining order, we provide clear legal advice and strong representation. We handle FVROs, VROs, and MROs, and regularly appear in interim hearings, final order hearings, and appeals. Where family law issues overlap, we work collaboratively with family lawyers to ensure a cohesive approach.
Bail Applications
Applying for bail can be stressful and complex, but our lawyers provide clear advice and strong advocacy to guide you through every step. We regularly appear in the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, helping clients secure bail and begin preparing their defence with confidence.
Cannabis
Kate King Legal defends clients facing a wide range of drug charges, from possession to trafficking. We provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
Methamphetamine (Ice)
Kate King Legal defends clients facing a wide range of drug charges, from possession to trafficking. We provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
Reckless & Dangerous Driving
Facing a traffic charge? We defend matters like drink and drug driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualifications. Our team works to protect your record, minimise penalties, and represent you in WA traffic courts.
Drink Driving
Facing a traffic charge? We defend matters like drink and drug driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualifications. Our team works to protect your record, minimise penalties, and represent you in WA traffic courts.
Driving Without A Licence
Facing a traffic charge? We defend matters like drink and drug driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualifications. Our team works to protect your record, minimise penalties, and represent you in WA traffic courts.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Facing a traffic charge? We defend matters like drink and drug driving, reckless driving, and licence disqualifications. Our team works to protect your record, minimise penalties, and represent you in WA traffic courts.

