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Personal Injuries &
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Immigration &
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Criminal Defence &
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We provide private legal advice for individuals and companies on regulatory matters as well as operating advice and representation under the free legal aid scheme.

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Ireland’s leading experts in Personal Injuries, Immigration, Welfare, and Child and Family Law. We are Ireland’s largest criminal law firm and provide private legal advice for individuals and companies on regulatory matters as well as operating advice and representation under the free legal aid scheme.

Winner at Irish Law Awards. Leaders in Strategic Litigation cases and Criminal Defence

Latest News & Case Studies

KOD Lyons AON Information Sheet

Latest News|

The purpose of an Assessment Report and Service Statement is to assist the HSE in determining the health and educational needs (if any) occasioned by a disability. They are provided for in the Disability Act 2005.

Voican v Chief Appeals Officer – A brief update

Stephen Kirwan from our Immigration and International Law Team provides a brief update on Voican vs Chief Appeals Officer (GV v Chief Appeals Officer Case C-488/21) a case taken by KOD Lyons Solicitors together with Patricia Brazil BL and Derek Shortall SC. The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union heard oral arguments on behalf of the interested parties on 18th October 2022.

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Media Coverage

In January 2025, several part-time members of Ireland’s International Protection

Asylum Tribunal Lawyers Strike Over Pay Concerns, Highlighting Systemic Issues in Ireland’s Immigration Appeals Process

The Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA) successfully hosted its largest-ever

Record-Breaking Immigration Law Conference Hosted by Irish Immigration Lawyers Association

A recent High Court case in Ireland has brought to light significant challenges faced by children with autism in accessing appropriate educational services.

High Court Case Highlights Challenges in School Transport Provision for Children with Autism

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Irish Citizenship Application FAQ’s

Video Series – Frequently asked questions relating to Irish Citizenship Applications

In this video, Stephen Kirwan, Partner and Head of Immigration, talks about the current rules about continuous residence prior to making an application.

Road Traffic Penalty Points FAQ’s

Video Series – Frequently asked questions relating to Road Traffic Offences

In this video, Eoghan O’Sullivan, Associate at KOD Lyons explains what will happen if you are caught speeding and how many penalty points you could potentially get.

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KOD Lyons Update

Direct Provision Policy – Stephen Kirwan before the Joint Oireachtas Committee

Direct Provision Policy – Stephen Kirwan before the Joint Oireachtas Committee

Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons Solicitors appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions on behalf of the Law Society’s Human Rights Committee to discuss Direct Provision Policy and related matters.

KOD Lyons Case Studies

Our client is an international business with offices in Dublin, Cork, Sydney, Vancouver, Malta Bolivia and Sao Paulo.

General Work Permit

Circumstances of incident: The client , a restaurant manager, was a front seat passenger , travelling in a vehicle on the 18th of May 2015.

Car Accident

Circumstances of incident: The client, a minor, was a secondary school student, at the time of the incident.

Defamation of Character

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John O’Doherty, Managing Partner

John graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Business Studies. He was an apprentice in Terence Lyons & Company Solicitors and was admitted…

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Gareth Noble, Partner

Gareth is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading litigators in the area of children with disabilities. He has successfully represented many families in challenging…

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Colleen Gildernew, Partner

Colleen studied at Queen’s University in Belfast, where she read Law and Politics. She then went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice…

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Matthew de Courcy, Partner

Matthew graduated from University College Dublin with an honours degree in English, thereafter attaining an honours Master’s degree in Law, before going on to qualify…

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Stephen Kirwan, Partner

Stephen graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2012. He joined KOD Lyons Solicitors in 2013, qualifying as a solicitor…

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Marion Campbell, Solicitor

Marion Campbell is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading family law practitioners. With over 40 years of experience as a solicitor, Marion has successfully represented…

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Expert Legal Services Across Ireland

KOD Lyons provides complete legal representation across all Irish jurisdictions, with specialist solicitors appearing regularly in Dublin courts and throughout Ireland. Our experienced legal team handles complex cases in family law, criminal defence, immigration law, and personal injury matters for clients nationwide.

Based in Dublin with nationwide coverage, we represent clients in District Courts, Circuit Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court across all 26 counties. Our solicitors travel regularly to Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and regional centres, providing expert legal advice and court representation throughout Ireland.

Specialist Legal Practice Areas

Family Law Solicitors Dublin: Our family law specialists handle divorce, separation, child custody, and domestic violence matters in Irish family courts. We provide expert representation in high-net-worth matrimonial cases, international family disputes, and complex childcare proceedings.

Criminal Defence Lawyers Ireland: Our criminal defence team provides 24/7 legal representation for clients facing criminal charges from summary prosecutions to serious indictable crimes in superior courts. We handle cases in the Central Criminal Court, Special Criminal Court, and courts nationwide.

Immigration Solicitors Dublin: Our immigration specialists assist with Irish visa applications, work permits, citizenship applications, and business immigration matters. We handle Critical Skills Employment Permits, investor programmes, and family reunification cases for clients worldwide.

Personal Injury Lawyers Ireland: Our personal injury team secures compensation for road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, medical negligence, and public liability cases throughout Ireland. We work on conditional fee arrangements where appropriate.

Comprehensive Legal Coverage

Our solicitors provide legal services across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Clare, Tipperary, and Kerry.

We handle emergency legal matters, urgent court applications, and provide immediate legal advice for clients facing criminal charges, family crises, immigration detention, or serious personal injuries requiring prompt legal intervention.

Contact our specialist legal team today for expert advice on your legal matter.

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