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CORE DEFENCE LAWYERS

Criminal Law Practice Areas

Core Defence Lawyers is a Sydney criminal defence practice acting for clients across the full range of criminal charges in NSW, with a particular concentration in domestic violence proceedings. The Principal Solicitor has former prosecutorial experience and appears regularly in NSW courts. Clients deal directly with the Principal Solicitor throughout their matter.

PRIMARY PRACTICE FOCUS

Domestic Violence & ADVO Defence

Domestic Violence & AVOs

Domestic violence charges, common assault DV, assault occasioning actual bodily harm DV, stalk or intimidate allegations, ADVO contraventions, defended hearings, false allegations, DV bail and appeals.

SECONDARY PRACTICE AREAS

Other Criminal Defence Work

Drug Offences

Defence for drug possession, supply, manufacture and Commonwealth importation offences across NSW, with strategic, evidence-focused representation.

Traffic Offences

Advice and representation for drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, licence suspension and licence appeal matters.

Assault & Violence

Principal-led advice and representation for common assault, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm and related allegations.

Fraud & Financial Crime

Defence for fraud and dishonesty offences, including Commonwealth financial matters and money laundering. Discreet representation for individuals and professionals.

Sexual Offences

Principal-led advice and representation for sexual offence allegations, with attention to evidence, procedure and professional confidentiality obligations.

Bail Applications

Advice and representation for police bail, court release applications, Supreme Court applications and bail variations, subject to the matter and availability.

Criminal Appeals

Advice on conviction and sentence appeals in NSW courts. Appeal time limits apply, so prompt advice may be important.

Theft & Property Offences

Defence for larceny, break and enter, robbery, and receiving stolen property charges. Strategic representation focused on challenging the prosecution case.

Weapons Offences

Defence for firearms, knife, and prohibited weapons charges under the Firearms Act 1996 and Summary Offences Act 1988.

Public Order Offences

Defence for offensive conduct, offensive language, intimidation, and stalking charges. Protecting your rights to free expression and movement.

Cybercrime

Defence for computer offences, online fraud, identity theft, and unauthorised access charges under Commonwealth and NSW legislation.

Commonwealth Offences

Defence for federal criminal offences including drug importation, tax fraud, Centrelink fraud, and telecommunications offences.

Juvenile Crime

Advice and representation for young people under the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987, including diversion and sentencing issues where applicable.

Sentence Appeals

Appeals against severity of sentence imposed in the Local Court, heard in the District Court. Strict time limits apply — generally 28 days, with leave available up to three months in some circumstances.

Parole Matters

Representation before the State Parole Authority for parole applications, revocations, and variation of parole conditions.

Licence Appeals

Eligible licence suspension appeals, police immediate-suspension appeals, interlock-related applications and applications to remove eligible disqualification periods. Eligibility depends on the circumstances.

Section 10 Applications

Information about orders without conviction under s 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Availability and outcome depend on the offence and circumstances.

Need Legal Advice?

Contact Core Defence Lawyers for a confidential initial discussion about your matter. Urgent enquiries may be accepted outside business hours, subject to availability.

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