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PRACTICAL CHECKLIST

Evidence Preservation Checklist

Evidence can be lost within days. This checklist explains the kinds of material worth preserving early in a criminal or domestic violence matter — and how to keep it intact. Print a copy to work through.

Written by Joshua Jung

Principal Solicitor, Core Defence Lawyers

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This page is general information about the law in New South Wales, not legal advice. It does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak with a lawyer.

This checklist is general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. If an ADVO or bail condition applies to you, do not take any step that could involve prohibited contact — obtain advice about your specific circumstances first.

Why act early
Digital records to preserve
People and documents
How to store it

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Every matter is different. If you are facing a domestic violence allegation, an ADVO, or a defended hearing, the earliest possible advice protects your position. Contact the firm for a confidential initial discussion. Contacting Core Defence Lawyers does not create a solicitor–client relationship, which arises only after the firm confirms engagement in writing.

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Core Defence Lawyers is a criminal defence law firm based in Parramatta. Clients deal directly with founder and Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung, who practises exclusively in criminal law. Representation may be available in courts throughout Sydney and New South Wales, depending on the matter and availability.

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COURTS ACROSS SYDNEY & NSW

Representation may be available in these and other courts across Sydney and NSW, including the District Court, Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal, depending on the matter and availability.

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Core Defence Lawyers

Suite 735, Level 7, 91 Phillip Street

Parramatta NSW 2150

0410 630 671

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Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm

Sat: By appointment

Urgent enquiries: outside business hours, subject to availability.

Criminal Defence Lawyers Sydney

Core Defence Lawyers provides criminal defence representation for clients facing charges throughout New South Wales. Whether you are dealing with drug offences, assault charges, drink driving matters, fraud allegations, or domestic violence accusations, clients deal directly with Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung. Independent criminal barristers may be briefed where the nature or complexity of a matter requires counsel. Urgent enquiries may be accepted outside business hours, subject to availability.

The information on this website is general information only and is not legal advice. It does not take account of your individual circumstances and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice about your specific matter. Any references to offences, penalties, procedures or time limits are general in nature and may change. Contacting the firm does not create a solicitor–client relationship, and no such relationship arises until the firm has confirmed it in writing. Past matters are not a guarantee or prediction of any particular outcome. For advice about your situation, please contact Core Defence Lawyers.

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