Wilhelm de Wet Attorneys is Mossel Bay’s premier specialist practice for Labour Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Evictions. Led by an LLM-qualified expert and former Regional Court Prosecutor with 33 years of experience, we deliver aggressive, results-driven representation, including a proven track record of over 500 CCMA cases.
Operating from Great Brak River, Wilhelm de Wet Attorneys provides formidable, specialist legal representation to individuals and businesses across the entire Mossel Bay region. While the firm offers comprehensive legal services, its absolute dominance lies in Labour Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Property Evictions. Armed with a Master of Laws (LLM) and four years of foundational experience prosecuting state cases, the firm delivers unparalleled authority both in the courtroom and at the CCMA.
Specialist Labour Law & Employment Relations
We provide commanding representation across all employment forums, leveraging advanced academic qualifications and decades of on-the-ground experience:
- CCMA & Labour Court Litigation: Having successfully handled over 500 CCMA cases, we aggressively represent clients in complex conciliations, arbitrations, and formal Labour Court proceedings.
- Employment Contracts & Compliance: Utilising our LLM qualifications, we draft ironclad bespoke employment contracts and comprehensive workplace policies within a guaranteed one-week turnaround.
- Unfair Dismissals & Workplace Rights: We fiercely protect employee rights against unfair labour practices, specialising in constructive dismissals and complex retrenchment negotiations.
- Disciplinary Codes & Hearings: We draft rigorous disciplinary codes and actively chair high-stakes internal hearings to guarantee statutory compliance for employers.
Specialist Criminal Defense
- Tactical Trial Defense: Leveraging 4 years of intense experience as a Regional Court Prosecutor in Durban, Wilhelm de Wet provides elite, specialist criminal defense. We understand exactly how the state builds its cases, allowing us to dismantle them with trial-tested, strategic defense tactics across all local criminal courts.
- 24/7 After-Hours Bail: We recognise that arrests happen outside business hours. We provide rapid, emergency bail applications to secure immediate release (Call: 044 004 0098).
- DUI & White-Collar Crime: We provide aggressive, specialised defense strategies for drunk driving (DUI) charges, as well as complex white-collar commercial crimes and fraud.
- Civil Rights & Unlawful Arrest: We provide fierce litigation for victims of police brutality and unlawful state arrests, securing accountability and rightful compensation.
Property Law & Evictions
- High-Volume Eviction Practice: Operating an extremely active evictions practice, we assist landlords and property owners across Mossel Bay with swift, legally sound residential and commercial evictions. We ensure strict statutory compliance to help you regain control of your assets as fast as legally possible.
Family Law & Matrimonial Disputes
- High Court Family Litigation: Driven by Professional Assistant Robert La Grange, we navigate high-stakes divorce proceedings, asset division, and complex matrimonial disputes to protect your financial stability.
- Child Access & Maintenance: We fiercely protect your parental rights in custody and access disputes, while securing fair, enforceable child and spousal maintenance orders.
Additional Legal Services
- Personal Injury Litigation: We relentlessly pursue Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims and complex medical malpractice suits.
- Wills, Deceased Estates & Trusts: We execute deceased estates meticulously and compassionately, offering highly negotiable executor fees alongside strategic future estate planning.
- Commercial Law & Drafting: Utilising post-graduate diplomas in Tax and Project Management, we deliver precise commercial drafting and strategic business compliance.
Operational Details
- Virtual Accessibility: We actively offer online consulting via video and WhatsApp (061 504 5389) to ensure immediate access to legal counsel, regardless of your location.
- Consultation Hours: Monday to Thursday (09:00 - 16:30) and Fridays (09:00 - 13:00).
- Language Capabilities: Fluent consultations and legal drafting in both Afrikaans and English.
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