The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
When your freedom, your reputation, and your future are on the line, you do not need sympathy; you need a formidable legal shield. Advocate Michelle Ives is an absolute specialist in Criminal Defence, 24-Hour Urgent Bail Applications, Criminal Appeals, and Complex Litigation. Operating across Roodepoort, Sandton, Fourways and Randburg, this practice is built on a foundation of aggressive, ethical, and highly personalised legal representation. Sometimes good people do wrong things, and everyone deserves a second chance. We step into the breach when the State brings its full weight against you, offering strategic defence from the moment of arrest right through to trial and rehabilitation.
24-Hour Urgent Bail Applications
If you or a loved one is taken into custody, every minute counts. The South African Police Service (SAPS) holding cells are no place to wait for help. Advocate Ives provides 24/7, round-the-clock availability for urgent bail applications. Whether it requires negotiating police bail in the middle of the night, bringing a formal bail application before a Magistrate, or fighting a bail appeal if initially denied, swift and decisive action is guaranteed. We move relentlessly to secure your release and protect your constitutional rights.
Serious, Violent, and Common Offences
Advocate Ives brings major High Court trial experience to the table, possessing a deep understanding of both sides of the courtroom. This insight gives her clients a distinct tactical advantage. She handles high-stakes litigation involving murder, culpable homicide, armed robbery, and assault. The practice also fiercely defends clients facing charges for sexual offences, domestic violence, drunken driving, and firearm-related offences (including illegal possession). No matter the severity of the charge, she brings a calm, calculating confidence to the courtroom.
Complex, Economic, and Organised Crime
White-collar and syndicated crimes require a meticulous eye for detail and a robust understanding of complex financial and statutory law. Advocate Ives represents clients implicated in high-level fraud, money laundering, racketeering, and organised crime. Her expertise extends to highly specialised areas such as extradition orders, treason, maritime piracy, and the illegal trade of endangered species (including ivory and abalone). If the matter involves serious economic offences or statutory breaches, she constructs an ironclad, precision-engineered defence.
Criminal Appeals, NPA Representations, and State Claims
A conviction or an unfair charge is not always the end of the road. If someone in the system failed to listen, Advocate Ives will make them hear you. She is highly skilled in drafting formal representations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to have charges withdrawn before trial. She also drives aggressive appeals to the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Furthermore, she assists with the expungement of criminal records, firearm licence appeals, and pursuing civil claims against the State and the Minister of Police for unlawful arrest or police brutality.
Detailed list of Criminal Services
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:
Criminal Offences Covered
Advocate Ives handles a wide spectrum of criminal matters, including but not limited to:
Common and Serious Offences
Complex and Economic Crimes
Criminal Procedure and Court Support
In addition to direct defence representation, Michelle offers strategic guidance and legal services for:
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 AM - 16:30 PM
LPC Number: 42179
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