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What Are The Fees For Domestic Violence Lawyers in Sydney?
Legal costs depend on the charges, any linked ADVO, the court, and how complex the evidence is. We use fixed fees for many Local Court stages and clear staged pricing for defended hearings or indictable matters. Payment plans can be matched to court dates and major milestones. Your free 30-minute consultation explains the scope of work, inclusions, realistic timelines, and likely next steps. We set out disbursements such as subpoenas, expert or counselling reports, transcripts, interpreters, and filing fees before you commit. Where there is financial hardship, we consider reduced fees or limited pro bono assistance, subject to capacity. You receive a written estimate and a milestones calendar so you can budget while focusing on preparation and compliance.
Proven Results For Sydney Domestic Violence Cases
Our Sydney domestic violence team runs matters in a careful, evidence-based way. We test police procedure, review statements, recordings, and 000 audio, and look for reliability issues early. Where suitable, we negotiate for withdrawals, downgrades, or fair agreed facts and ADVO terms. If the case is defended, we prepare a focused theory, brief experts where needed, and get witnesses ready to give clear, accurate evidence. You receive candid advice on prospects, realistic goals, and a checklist for treatment, programs, and references that can assist the court.
Thirteen DV Charges Dismissed After Contested Hearing
Our client faced 13 domestic violence charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalk or intimidate, property damage, and distributing an intimate image. We prepared carefully, analysed the brief, and ran a three day defended hearing. Through focused cross examination we exposed major inconsistencies in the complainant’s version and reliability problems across statements and recordings. The magistrate found the complainant’s evidence could not be accepted beyond reasonable doubt. All charges were dismissed. The client avoided a conviction and the serious employment and family consequences that follow DV findings.
AVO Adjusted To Restore Child Contact, No Conviction
Police laid an intimidation charge and an Apprehended Violence Order after a heated phone call. The AVO also listed our client’s one year old child, which blocked contact. An AVO is a civil protection order that sets rules about contact and behaviour. We gathered strong character material and context, showing this was an isolated lapse driven by distress. The court did not record a conviction. We negotiated to remove the child’s name from the AVO so parenting time could resume. The final orders protected safety while allowing practical family contact, which is often the key issue in Sydney DV matters.
Mental Health Diversion On Property Charge, Intimidation Withdrawn
Our client was charged with destroying or damaging property and stalking or intimidation. We negotiated for the intimidation charge to be withdrawn. We then advised a section 14 mental health application on the property charge. A section 14 outcome is a diversion where the court dismisses the charge and the person follows a treatment plan instead of receiving a conviction. With a psychologist report and a structured plan, the court granted the application. The matter was dismissed, preserving our client’s record while ensuring ongoing treatment and supervision.
What Clients Say About Our Sydney Domestic Violence Defence Team Services
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Your Step By Step Case Process With Our Sydney Domestic Violence Lawyers Guiding You
Your matter is managed with clear milestones and plain English updates. We map legal elements, preserve evidence, and test procedures early. Negotiations target withdrawal, downgrades, or fair facts where appropriate. When pleading, we build sentencing material that shows insights, rehabilitation, and work needs. When defending, we prepare witnesses and challenge unreliable proof so the court hears relevant tested evidence only. Throughout, you receive checklists for disclosure, references, and programs so preparation stays simple and focused.
Urgent Legal Advice
Our Sydney domestic violence lawyers act quickly to stabilise risk. We confirm your court date, check bail and any non-contact or residence conditions, clarify child-contact exceptions where applicable, explain your right to silence, and set a clear timeline.
Free Case Review
In a free case review with our Sydney domestic violence lawyers, we request early disclosure, preserve messages, call logs, and CCTV/dashcam, gather character references, organise documents, diarise deadlines, and record police contacts, directions, and undertakings.
Brief of Evidence Analysis
Our Sydney domestic violence lawyers examine the brief line by line. We test elements and admissibility, review 000 audio and body-worn video, compare statements for inconsistencies, consider self-defence or accident, and identify leverage for negotiations or AVO variations.
Defence Strategy
With our Sydney domestic violence lawyers leading, we craft a tailored plan. We make targeted representations for withdrawal or reduction, prepare accurate agreed facts, compile persuasive subjective material, arrange counselling or programs, and map a proportionate sentencing pathway if required.
Court Representation
Your matter is run by experienced Sydney domestic violence lawyers. We issue subpoenas, prepare witnesses, rehearse evidence, finalise references, compile the court bundle, confirm attendance, and conduct readiness reviews and conferencing before each listing.
Outcome Secured
After court, our Sydney domestic violence lawyers explain orders, conditions, and appeal windows, set reminders, plan compliance with any AVO or program requirements, and schedule check-ins with timely follow-up so you stay protected.
Your Step By Step Case Process With Our Sydney Domestic Violence Lawyers Guiding You
Your matter is managed with clear milestones and plain English updates. We map legal elements, preserve evidence, and test procedures early. Negotiations target withdrawal, downgrades, or fair facts where appropriate. When pleading, we build sentencing material that shows insights, rehabilitation, and work needs. When defending, we prepare witnesses and challenge unreliable proof so the court hears relevant tested evidence only. Throughout, you receive checklists for disclosure, references, and programs so preparation stays simple and focused.
Step1
Urgent Legal Advice
Our Sydney domestic violence lawyers act quickly to stabilise risk. We confirm your court date, check bail and any non-contact or residence conditions, clarify child-contact exceptions where applicable, explain your right to silence, and set a clear timeline.
Step2
Free Case Review
In a free case review with our Sydney domestic violence lawyers, we request early disclosure, preserve messages, call logs, and CCTV/dashcam, gather character references, organise documents, diarise deadlines, and record police contacts, directions, and undertakings.
Step3
Brief of Evidence Analysis
Our Sydney domestic violence lawyers examine the brief line by line. We test elements and admissibility, review 000 audio and body-worn video, compare statements for inconsistencies, consider self-defence or accident, and identify leverage for negotiations or AVO variations.
Step4
Defence Strategy
With our Sydney domestic violence lawyers leading, we craft a tailored plan. We make targeted representations for withdrawal or reduction, prepare accurate agreed facts, compile persuasive subjective material, arrange counselling or programs, and map a proportionate sentencing pathway if required.
Step5
Court Representation
Your matter is run by experienced Sydney domestic violence lawyers. We issue subpoenas, prepare witnesses, rehearse evidence, finalise references, compile the court bundle, confirm attendance, and conduct readiness reviews and conferencing before each listing.
Step6
Outcome Secured
After court, our Sydney domestic violence lawyers explain orders, conditions, and appeal windows, set reminders, plan compliance with any AVO or program requirements, and schedule check-ins with timely follow-up so you stay protected.
Insights On Your Best Domestic Violence Lawyers In Sydney
Domestic violence matters often involve both criminal charges and an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO). Penalties vary with the specific offence, your history, the harm alleged, and the mitigating material you can present. Sentencing options include fines, Conditional Release Orders (CRO), Community Correction Orders (CCO), Intensive Correction Orders (ICO), and, in serious cases, imprisonment. In some matters, the court can deal with you by way of a CRO without recording a conviction where preparation, insight, and community safety support that outcome. We explain how results may affect your record, work, licences, and travel. Where an ADVO is in place, we seek workable conditions, safe communication rules, and day-to-day plans that minimise the risk of breach. Our focus is proportionate outcomes, reduced risk, and practical next steps that protect your future.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney Domestic Violence Lawyers And Their Services
What Is The Average Sentence Sydney Domestic Violence Lawyers See In Local Courts?
Sentences vary by charge and facts, from non-conviction orders to imprisonment. Courts consider injuries, history, context, and compliance. Sydney domestic violence lawyers prepare treatment material and proposals to support fair, proportionate outcomes.
Can Sydney Domestic Violence Lawyers Help You Sue For Domestic Violence In Australia?
Yes. Civil claims for assault or related torts may proceed separately to criminal cases. Sydney domestic violence lawyers assess viability, evidence, limitation periods, and manage interactions with any ongoing criminal proceedings.
What Is The Penalty For Domestic Violence In Sydney?
Penalties depend on the specific offence, such as common assault, AOABH, or stalking and intimidation. Outcomes range from fines to prison. Sydney domestic violence lawyers explain likely ranges and prepare persuasive supporting material.
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