Domestic Violence
Being accused of, or subjected to, domestic and family violence can be highly distressing and lead to consequences such as apprehended violence orders and may affect Family Court matters. Our lawyers advise and act for defendants and victims in domestic violence proceedings to achieve fair and safe outcomes. We also provide advice and assistance to victims of domestic and family violence through social support referral pathways.
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
Our expertise covers all aspects of AVOs, including:
- Applications for private AVOs
- Applications to vary AVO conditions
- Applications to register interstate orders
- Applications to revoke AVOs
- Defending AVOs
Domestic Violence Offences
Our expertise covers all domestic violence related criminal offences, including:
- Assaults including occasioning actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm & wounding
- Contravene AVO offences
- Property damage offences
- Stalking & intimidation offences
Our Services
Our lawyers offer across-the-board services to clients in relation to domestic violence matters. Our services include:
- Advice in relation to criminal and family law
- Appeals against conviction & sentences
- Attendance at police stations
- Attendance at Criminal and Family courts
- Bail applications
- Defended hearings
- Mental health defences & diversion including section 14 & 19 applications
- Sentencing proceedings including seeking section 10 dismissal & bonds
- Trials in criminal and family courts
Courts we attend
Our lawyers attend all Criminal Courts across the State of New South Wales including Children's Court, Local Courts, District Courts, Supreme Courts, Court of Criminal Appeal & High Court. We also attend to all Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia across the country.