About Us

Get legal help with traffic and criminal law charges in Gosford.

 

Know your legal rights and be represented in court by Spencer Lawyers. Based in Gosford on the Central Coast, we service the entire Sydney metropolitan area, Central Coast, Gosford, Wyong, Newcastle, and all NSW courts.

 

David Spencer established Spencer Lawyers in 2010 after serving 20 years in the police force including general uniform duties, criminal investigation and as a prosecutor. We’ll pass on our intimate knowledge to you in matters of police questioning, investigations and procedures.

 

The Spencer Lawyers team at the office in Gosford
David Spencer has completed the following:
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Bachelor of Policing (Investigation)
  • Diploma of Legal Studies at College of Law
  • Police Prosecutors Course
  • Commercial Crime Course
  • Detective Education Program
  • Advanced Criminal Investigation Certificate
  • Arson Awareness Certificate

At Spencer Lawyers, our passion for protecting your rights in criminal matters drives us to provide a caring, personal service when you need it most.

 

David Spencer is also an avid supporter of the local Surf Life Saving club and involved in fundraising for Room for Change in Cambodia.

When the law is knocking down your door at 3am, call us straight away—we’re available 24/7 for legal aid and consultation. Alternatively, we’re highly flexible with our appointment times and can schedule a telephone conference if that’s suitable for you. Contact us today to book an appointment.

David Spencer

Principal of Spencer Lawyers

Mr David Spencer is the Principal of Spencer Lawyers. He has a distinguished career as an exceptional specialised criminal defence lawyer.

Mr Spencer commenced his career in criminal law as a NSW Police Officer in 1985 until 2005. He worked in uniform General Duties, Detectives and the Police Prosecuting Branch where he spent thousands of hours advocating in the court room running many cases.

In 2006 he completed his Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2007. In 2010 he started Spencer Lawyers which has continued to grow to this date.

He regularly conducts difficult & complex defended hearings, trials and appeals, achieving an outstanding success rate.

Mr Spencer has represented clients in high profile, difficult and complex criminal cases, including:

 
  • Drug Supply
  • Major Fraud
  • Sexual Assault
  • Intentionally causing grievous bodily harm
  • Robbery and kidnapping
  • Dangerous driving occasioning death/GBH
  • Money Laundering
  • Protecting Client interests in the NSW ICAC
  • Successful Appeals
Mr David Spencer

Thousands of clients have trusted Mr Spencer to look after them in their criminal matters. He is a dedicated, knowledgeable and persuasive criminal lawyer who is respected by magistrates, judges and prosecutors alike.

He fights hard for his clients and does his best to relieve them of their anxiety and stress throughout these difficult times.

Mr Spencer has conducted 1000’s of local court cases over his career, with an emphasis on:

  • Drink driving and major traffic offences
  • Drug possession & supply
  • Assaults and AVOs
  • Fraud & dishonesty offences
  • Defended hearings
  • Committal Hearings
  • Guilty pleas
  • Bail applications
  • Mental health cases
  He has developed specialised advocacy procedures, methods and techniques to achieve desirable outcomes for his clients. He is respected for his ability to grasp large volumes of complex material, identify the relevant issues and formulate winning strategies, and his high-quality work is consistently praised by members of the judiciary.   With Mr Spencer, clients can rest assured of receiving the best defence whatever their particular criminal or traffic law case may be.