Bellville • Cape Town • Peninsula & Surrounding Areas
André Kirsten brings 28 years of combined criminal litigation experience — as a former NPA Prosecutor (1998–2005) and Criminal Defence Attorney — fighting exclusively for you.
As prosecutor (NPA) and criminal defence attorney since 1998
Former NPA Prosecutor turned defence attorney — knows both strategies
On call 365 days a year — including after-hours bail at police stations
District, regional, and High Court — representing clients across the Cape
Arrested or under investigation? Call now — we answer any hour.
28 years of combined experience across the full spectrum of criminal law — from first arrest to final appeal. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across the entire Cape Town area.
After-hours bail applications at police stations 24/7, and formal bail applications in court.
Specialist defence for DUI and drunk driving charges — one of the firm's primary areas of expertise.
Full trial representation in district and regional courts — from plea to verdict.
Appeals against convictions or sentences in the High Court, including applications for leave to appeal.
Rights protection during police investigations — interrogations, ID parades, and evidence-gathering processes.
Defence in fraud and financial crime matters across all court levels.
Defence in drug-related charges including possession, dealing, and manufacturing offences.
Clearing criminal records to restore opportunities in employment, travel, and professional licensing.
Vigorous defence and rights protection in domestic violence and protection order matters.
Confidential, experienced defence representation in sexual offence matters.
Strong defence in assault, common assault, robbery, and aggravated robbery cases.
Defence in bribery, corruption, and related offences under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Representation in matters involving unlicensed firearms, illegal possession, and related offences.
Defence in serious traffic offences including reckless and negligent driving charges.
Independent crime scene investigations, witness interviews, and re-evaluation of DNA, chemical, and blood-alcohol evidence.
On call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Arrests don't keep office hours — neither do we.
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André Kirsten is on call around the clock. Whether you've just been arrested or received a court summons, contact the firm immediately for experienced criminal defence representation.
André Kirsten Attorneys is a criminal defence firm that works exclusively in Criminal Law, operating from Bellville, Cape Town. With an unmatched dual background on both sides of the courtroom, André brings a unique strategic depth to every matter he takes on — understanding how prosecution cases are built, and exactly how to dismantle them.
This rare combination — seven years prosecuting, followed by over sixteen years defending — gives André an inside understanding of how the State operates that most defence attorneys simply do not have. He has handled numerous high-profile matters covered by the news media, and has conducted investigations for both prosecution and defence teams throughout his career.
Facing a criminal matter is overwhelming. Here is exactly what happens when you contact André Kirsten Attorneys — day or night.
Call or WhatsApp André Kirsten at any hour. The firm is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The earlier you contact us after an arrest or investigation, the more we can do to protect your rights.
We listen to your matter without judgement. You receive a frank, confidential assessment of your situation and a clear explanation of the process ahead — in plain language, not legal jargon.
With 28 years of combined experience as both prosecutor and defence attorney, André evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the matter and immediately advises you on your constitutional rights — before any statement is made to police.
Where detention is a risk, we act without delay. We handle after-hours bail applications at police stations around the clock, as well as formal bail applications in the Magistrate's Court — ensuring you are not held in custody a moment longer than necessary.
We build your defence from the ground up: photographing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, challenging DNA, blood-alcohol, and chemical test evidence, and attending all court appearances during the police investigation process — including interrogations and identification parades.
André personally conducts all aspects of your criminal trial in District and Regional Courts. With a background as both NPA prosecutor and defence attorney, he understands precisely how the State builds its case — and exactly how to dismantle it.
An unfavourable outcome is not the end. We handle the full criminal appeal process — from applications for leave to appeal, through to prosecuting appeals against convictions or sentences in the High Court.
If you or someone you care about has been arrested or is under investigation in Cape Town, contact André Kirsten Attorneys immediately. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year.
Criminal law is not a general practice area for us — it is the only thing we do, and we do it with 28 years of hard-won expertise on both sides of the courtroom.
André Kirsten served as a prosecutor for the NPA from 1998 to 2005. He built cases against accused persons for years — which means he knows exactly how the prosecution will try to build one against you, and where their case can be challenged.
This firm does not practise family law on Monday and criminal law on Tuesday. Criminal defence is our sole discipline — 28 years of combined litigation experience concentrated entirely on the area of law that matters most to you right now.
Arrests do not happen at convenient hours. The firm is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including after-hours bail applications at police stations. When you need an attorney at 2am, we answer.
You will not be handed off to a junior associate or a paralegal. Personalised attention and guidance is a core part of what we deliver — your matter is handled directly by André Kirsten, making you feel supported when it genuinely matters.
Virtual consultations are available for clients who cannot get to our Bellville offices. Discuss your matter securely and confidentially from wherever you are — no travel required for the initial consultation.
Based in Bellville, the firm serves the entire Cape Town metropolitan area — appearing in district courts, regional courts, and the Western Cape High Court on behalf of clients across the peninsula and surrounding areas.
"Personalised attention and guidance is but one more aspect we bring to the table, making you feel comfortable and supported in a time when it really matters."André Kirsten— Principal Attorney, Bellville Cape Town
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Physical Address
25 Nelson Street, Oak Glen
Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
Postal Address
P.O. Box 4050, Old Oak
Cape Town, 7537
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Conveniently located in Bellville, Cape Town. Walk-ins welcome during office hours — available 24/7 for urgent matters.
Office Address
25 Nelson Street
Oak Glen, Bellville
Cape Town, 7530
Available 24 / 7 · 365 days
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