Defence with edge.
EDGE LAW is a criminal law practice dedicated to achieving the best results for their clients. Our lawyers Melanie Hrvatin and Chris Pouras are here to help.
We are located Suite 6, 259 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015
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EDGE LAW is a criminal law practice dedicated to achieving the best results for their clients.
Lawyer Melanie Hrvatin runs the practice with the ethos of using her knowledge of the law to provide a voice to all clients, ensuring all cases are heard and defended with vigour.
Meet the lawyersTwo advocates. One standard.

Melanie Hrvatin
Experienced trial solicitor, admitted in South Australia, NSW, Victoria and the High Court of Australia.
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Chris Pouras
Admitted solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of South Australia and Registered Practitioner of the High Court of Australia.
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We at Edge Law pride ourselves in maintaining integrity in our performance to deliver the highest level of professional legal service to all clients.
Criminal
Violent Offences
Other Offences
Drug Offences
Other Areas
What clients say.
We are proud of our reputation. Here is what our clients have to say about their experience with Edge Law.
“I had Chris representing and he was really, really, good. I had an opportunity to go back into jail, but he helped me get off of home detention and get put on a suspended sentence. At your meeting with him he is blunt, and won't sugarcoat things, and I think that's a good trait in a lawyer. I highly recommend Chris if you're in any kind of legal trouble”
— Jenna Nadebaum, Google Review
“Really amazing experience, especially appreciated to Mr. Chris Pouras. He is very professional, supportive, and kind personality. I always remember his humanity and support, and I recommend him as a best lawyer in Australia, please if you have any criminal case within Australia contact Mr. CHRIS POURAS He is the person who will assist and support you throughout whole legal process.”
— Muhammad Tanoli, Google Review
“Melanie had a formal shark aurora to her presence, but she delivers her critical thinking with such kindness it's rare. Top representation and results”
— Rotem Vasilevsky, Google Review
“David and Melanie provided me with a professional service, which gave me great peace of mind throughout the entire process. With honesty and integrity I found Edge Law to be great to deal with and people whom I could trust. I strongly recommend the team at Edge Law.”
— Kalon Poldrugo, Google Review
“EDGE lawyers are the best in handling all matters of the law. This is the place where you or I would expect the best of outcomes in the matters of the law that can be expected. Thank you chris for everything and great outcome. Highest of recommendations for this EDGE lawyers port Adelaide”
— Azmat Volvo, Google Review
“Melanie Hrvatin is a good hearted person who helped me through All the procedures at court. Much appreciated and thank you so much.”
— Praveenkumar Goni, Google Review
“Very Professional People. Especially Chris Pouras. Thanks.”
— Gepps Cross Exhaust, Google Review
“Best law firm with great lawyers.”
— S. Cooper, Google ReviewOur Port Adelaide office
Suite 6, 259 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015
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Your matter, heard and defended with vigour.
All courts and jurisdictions throughout Australia.
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