Sydney criminal defence · English & Korean
Fideslink Legal
Clear advice.
Considered strategy.
Specialist representation.
Led by John Kahn, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. Criminal defence, traffic matters and strategic advice across NSW.
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Accredited Specialist Criminal LawThe firm
A clear perspective.
A carefully prepared defence.
Criminal proceedings can affect your liberty, livelihood and family. Fideslink Legal is a Sydney criminal law firm focused on understanding your position, explaining the options and preparing the response your matter requires.
Speak directly with a Korean-speaking criminal lawyer. John Kahn (강현우 변호사) provides advice in English and Korean, so that the detail of your instructions and the implications of each decision are understood.
Our expertise
Criminal law, in depth.
From the first police contact to a contested trial or appeal. Advice shaped by the evidence, the procedure and what is at stake for you.
Police advice & bail applications
02Assault, domestic violence & AVOs
03Traffic offences & drink driving
04White collar crime & money laundering
05Proceeds of crime & asset restraint
06Illicit tobacco & vaping offences
Also: drug offences, serious crime, sentencing, trials and appeals.
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Your principal solicitor
John Kahn
강현우 변호사
Principal · Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
John has practised criminal law since 2008, across police prosecution, DPP prosecution and criminal defence. That experience informs how he assesses a prosecution case, identifies the real issues and prepares the defence.
His practice includes serious and complex criminal matters, bail applications, defended hearings, sentencing and appeals. He works directly with clients in English and Korean, with an emphasis on clear advice and careful preparation.
Discuss your matterProfessional background
- NSW admission
- 14 November 2008 · Registered as John Heanu Kahn
- Specialist accreditation
- Criminal Law · The Law Society of New South Wales
- Current practice
- Principal, Fideslink Legal Pty Ltd
- Prosecution and defence
- Police prosecution, NSW DPP prosecution and private criminal defence
- Languages
- Advice directly in English and Korean
Interviews & community education
Our approach
Clarity at every stage.
Understand
Identify the allegations, court dates, bail position and immediate priorities.
Examine
Review the evidence and distinguish the facts from the assumptions.
Prepare
Develop a strategy for negotiation, plea, hearing, trial or appeal.
Represent
Present the case with careful preparation and focused advocacy.
Before you get in touch
Practical questions.
Can I speak with John in Korean?
Yes. John Kahn (강현우 변호사) provides legal advice in English and Korean. Let us know your preferred language when you contact the firm.
What should I have ready for an initial consultation?
Have any court attendance notice, charge documents, bail conditions and upcoming court dates available. Initially, provide only enough information for us to identify the matter and check whether we can act.
What if my court date or police interview is soon?
Call directly and tell us the date and the nature of the matter. Email is not an emergency service and may not be read immediately.
How are legal costs addressed?
The scope of work and applicable costs are discussed before an engagement is confirmed. Contact the firm to discuss the work required in your matter.
Contact Fideslink Legal
Start with a conversation.
For a time-sensitive matter, call directly. For other enquiries, send a brief message with your contact details and the relevant court date.
Sydney office
Level 5, 74 Castlereagh StreetSydney NSW 2000Find us on Google Maps