AVO & ADVO DEFENCE — SYDNEY AND NSW
AVO Defence Lawyers Sydney
Strategic defence for Apprehended Violence Order applications
Protect your rights. Contest unfair AVO conditions.
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How an AVO Can Affect Your Life
Restrictions on residence and contact
An order may impose conditions affecting where a person lives and contact with family or other protected persons.
Firearms consequences
An order may affect a firearms licence and possession of firearms under the applicable legislation.
Background, employment and licensing consequences
An AVO is not itself a criminal conviction. Its existence may nevertheless be relevant to particular employment, licensing, firearms, security, working-with-children or background-check processes depending on the circumstances.
Travel and immigration
Travel and immigration consequences depend on the destination, visa regime, associated criminal proceedings and the person's individual circumstances. An AVO should not be described as automatically preventing overseas travel.
AVO TYPES
Understanding Apprehended Violence Orders
Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO)
CRIMES (DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE) ACT 2007 (NSW)
ADVOs apply when the protected person and defendant are in a domestic relationship, including current or former partners, family members, or people living in the same household.
- Police-initiated applications are common following domestic incidents
- Provisional orders can be issued immediately by police
- Standard conditions include no assault, threats, or stalking
- Additional conditions may restrict contact and proximity
Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO)
CRIMES (DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE) ACT 2007 (NSW)
APVO applications may be commenced privately or by police depending on the circumstances. Private APVO applications commonly arise in disputes involving neighbours, colleagues, acquaintances and other persons who are not in a domestic relationship.
- Police or a private applicant may commence proceedings, depending on the circumstances
- The statutory grounds must be established on the civil standard
- Private applications often involve neighbour, workplace or acquaintance disputes
- A final application may be contested at a defended hearing
AVO Defence Strategies
Contest the Application
At a defended hearing, the applicant must prove their case on the balance of probabilities. We cross-examine witnesses and challenge the evidence presented.
Negotiate Conditions
Where contesting is not strategic, we negotiate to minimise restrictive conditions while protecting your interests — such as allowing you to remain at your home.
Consent Without Admissions
You can consent to an AVO without admitting the allegations. This avoids a contested hearing while not conceding any wrongdoing.
Apply for Variation
If conditions are unnecessarily restrictive, we apply to vary them — for example, to allow contact with children or return to the family home.
Seek Revocation
An application may be made to vary or revoke an order where appropriate. The court determines whether variation or revocation is proper in all the circumstances. The views of the protected person and any relevant change in circumstances may be taken into account.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose Core Defence Lawyers
Principal-led representation focused on evidence, procedure and the applicable law
Previous Prosecution Experience
Joshua Jung has acted as a prosecutor for local and State Government. This experience informs his understanding of how prosecution cases are assessed and presented.
Criminal Law Only
Core Defence Lawyers practises exclusively in criminal defence, with a principal focus on domestic violence charges and ADVO proceedings.
Urgent Enquiries
Served with an AVO or need urgent legal advice? Urgent enquiries may be accepted outside business hours, subject to availability.
Transparent Pricing
A clear costs disclosure and fee estimate is provided for your specific matter before you proceed, so you understand the likely costs in advance.
Direct Principal Solicitor Access
Clients deal directly with Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung. Independent criminal barristers may be briefed where the nature or complexity of a matter requires counsel.
Evidence-Focused Preparation
Each AVO matter is prepared on its own facts, with close attention to the evidence, witness credibility and the issues that commonly determine these proceedings.
Confidential Initial Discussion
Discuss the scope of an initial consultation and the next steps available for obtaining advice about your matter.
Direct Lawyer Contact
Speak directly with your lawyer, not a receptionist. We believe in personal service and clear communication.
PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR
Meet Your Defence Lawyer
Mr Joshua Jung
Principal Solicitor
Admitted 2016
AVO
Experienced Focus
Former
Prosecution Experience
Admitted to practise in New South Wales in 2016, Joshua Jung practises exclusively in criminal law and has also acted as a prosecutor for local and State Government.
This prosecutorial experience informs his understanding of criminal procedure, evidentiary issues and the way police and prosecution cases may be assessed and presented in AVO matters.
AVO & ADVO Defence Focus
Joshua's practice includes a particular focus on AVO and ADVO matters, including contesting applications and negotiating conditions where appropriate on the available evidence.
“An AVO should not be used as a tactical weapon in family disputes. We ensure our clients receive fair treatment under the law.”
— Mr Joshua Jung, Principal Solicitor
OUR APPROACH
How We Work
Confidential Initial Discussion
Contact the firm for a confidential initial discussion about the general nature of the matter and the next steps for obtaining advice.
Case Assessment
We thoroughly review your matter, examine the evidence, and identify available defence options.
Strategic Defence
We build a strong defence tailored to your circumstances, negotiating with the applicant and preparing for court.
Court Representation
You are represented in court by Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung, advancing your interests according to the available evidence, applicable law and individual circumstances.
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