David Manera Barrister and Solicitor David Manera is a highly experienced Perth-based lawyer specializing in Criminal Law, practicing throughout Western Australia. With over 30 years of experience representing clients in all courts, he is committed to providing a professional service and achieving the best results.
David Manera specializes in a range of criminal law areas, including drug offences, arson and criminal damage, firearm and ammunition offences, dishonesty offences, sex offences, burglary offences, restraining orders, online offences, appeals, and bail applications.
Based in Perth, Western Australia, David Manera operates from his office located at 524 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000. He practices throughout Western Australia, providing his services to clients across the state.
David Manera has been recognized as the Number 1 Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer of Western Australia in Doyles Guide for 2023. He has also held notable positions, including Ex Vice-President of VisAbility (formerly Association for the Blind WA) for 10 years and legal representative for Pharmacy Defence Limited for 10 years.
With his extensive experience and commitment to achieving the best results, David Manera offers a professional and personalized service to his clients. His expertise and knowledge in criminal law make him a trusted and reliable choice for those seeking legal representation in Western Australia.
David is one of the best lawyers I’ve come across! He went above and beyond! He helped me with my case and I couldn’t thank you enough for what u have done for me! His really on your side the whole time! Very professional straight to the point and gets things done his always keeping u updated with emails along the way! I wasn’t a very easy client but he put my worry’s and stresses to ease! I would 100% recommend David to anyone wanting a lawyer! Thank you so much David I appreciate it! And all you’ve done!
Mr. David Manera is the most professional, outstandingly well versed, well experienced and enthusiastic lawyer I have ever had the honour of consulting for his services. The best most forward, very straight to the point, no nonsense, well mannered, well spoken upstanding service I have ever experienced. A true gentleman and more than willing to take on a tough case in the pursuit of what's fair in the judicial system, especially where W.A. Police neglect to mention the most important parts of your case in court... 6 stars out of 5!
David is a no-nonsense defense lawyer, with a stellar reputation among police and prosecutors. He is absolutely the kind of solicitor you need in your corner. He is clear spoken and assertive and incredibly professional. Most importantly, he is trustworthy and reliable.
I was shocked to be rudely dealt with by this lawyer's receptionist. I was explaining that there was an enquiry about two seperate rulings meaning one could ensure the lawyer could represent my partner in custody and the other meant they could not represent which was already knowledge that was understood. The secretary turned out to be David's wife and aggressively bit my head off claiming they are not the same thing and she had been in that business for a long time. Yes my partner was appealing a sentence decision and the bail he wanted representation of was all part of the appeals process but the two differences i was pointing out was one could be represented and one couldn't by David. Also the final decision and outcome of the appeal may mean no success in which the bail is separated from the out come of the decision meaning no taking the time out into account. Some people are so rude she raised her voice i knew what i meant but i kept quiet. Then David manera rang my partner in prison to tell him never do i phone him again as i was the rude one. He never was on my partners side and i think the 20 months was harsh considering everything.
My son has Mr Manera currently as his lawyer. Both my son and i cringe everytime we ring the office as we are always welcomed very coldly and rudely by the receptionist. I have been told that I'm telling the lawyer how to do his job(this has never been the case). Mr Manera i have found to come across as quite arrogant and non informative in regards to information we have been seeking. The professionalism displayed i have found to be very poor and there is no empathy or understanding to the client or the clients family. I encourage that if you want a lawyer that will fight in your best interest and to help get the best possible outcome definitely look elsewhere as in our particular case he has taken this matter personally and not professionally.
Level 3/524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia