Criminal Law

Our lawyers handle all types of criminal cases from murder to theft to motor vehicle offences.

Administrative Law

We appear before administrative tribunals.

Civil Law

We defend clients facing forfeiture of homes or property. We also act for clients in family law matters
including child removal.


We are Johnson Doyle Sugarman & Ferguson


Chris S Johnson, QC

Chris S Johnson, QC

Practices primarily criminal defence in addition to handling civil forfeiture matters.

Joe Doyle

Joe Doyle

Joined the firm in 2005. Practices criminal law, administrative, and civil law.

Shelley L Sugarman

Shelley L Sugarman

Joined the firm in 2009. Practices primarily criminal defence.

Paul M Ferguson

Paul M Ferguson

Joined the firm in 2006, practices primarily criminal defence in addition to handling civil forfeiture
matters.

Andrew C Nelson

Andrew C Nelson

Joined the firm in 2013, practices in the areas of criminal defence and civil forfeiture.

Tony Lagemaat

Tony Lagemaat

Joined the firm in 2015. Practices criminal defence, but also handles child protection and family law
matters.