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Michael J. Staines & Company Solicitors was founded in 1985 and is celebrating its thirty eighth year as an internationally recognised Criminal Law firm based in central Dublin.

 

Michael J Staines & Company has represented public figures and individuals in some of the highest profile and complex cases in the Irish criminal courts. 

 

For many people approached by investigators or regulators, their initial reaction is to cooperate fully and to respond entirely to the allegations made in the belief that this will achieve the best and fairest outcome. In our many years’ experience, this is unfortunately not always the best course of action.  

 

If an allegation has been made either against you personally or in your professional or business capacity, early advice and a critical assessment of the situation by our experienced lawyers will determine the success or otherwise of your defence.

 

If you have been asked to attend a Garda station, to make a voluntary cautioned statement, have been arrested or an arrest is being threatened, the early advice which you take from our experienced team can dictate how well positioned you are to defend the allegation at a later stage if it proceeds to court. 

Our People

Michael Staines SC

Michael Staines SC
Partner

Aoife Corridan

Aoife Corridan
Partner

Anarine McAllister

Anarine McAllister
Solicitor

Ciara Hallinan

Ciara Hallinan
Solicitor

Niamh Kelly

Niamh Kelly
Senior Solicitor

Mary Hughes

Mary Hughes
Trials Manager

Conor McGreevy

Conor McGreevy
Solicitor

Ciara Dinneny

Ciara Dinneny
Solicitor

Conor Crean

Conor Crean
Trainee Solicitor

Natalie Crowe

Natalie Crowe
Administration

Kathleen Gillan

Kathleen Gillan
Administration

CAREERS

We are always on the look out for exceptional talent to join our award winning team.

NEWS & UPDATES

12 September 2024 - E-Scooter Users Beware! As of 20th May 2024, there has been developments in Irish Law regarding the use of E-Scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 created a new vehicle class called powered personal transporters writes Oscar Banahan, Solicitor

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What happens if a child has been accused of a crime?

26 August 2024 - What happens if a child has been accused of a crime? If your child or a child in your care has been accused of a crime or if a JLO has been in contact, we can provide guidance on the process, writes Ciara Dinneny Solicitor

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05 June 2024 - What to do when you receive a summons A summons is a legal document which states you must attend court on a particular date and time to answer a criminal allegation. Early legal advise is essential.

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01 May 2024 - Finalist at the Irish Law Awards 2024 The team at Michael J. Staines & Company were delighted to learn that we have again been shortlisted for Criminal Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Irish Law Awards 2024.

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New criminal offences of stalking, non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation

09 November 2023 - New criminal offences of stalking, non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation New offences of stalking, non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation are considered in this blog post.

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