Bankstown · South-West Sydney
AVOs Lawyers in Bankstown
People in Bankstown facing a avos charge often wait to get advice. Don't: what happens in the first fortnight shapes the whole matter.
Whether you need an AVO or need to defend one, the terms of the order matter for years. For clients in Bankstown and across South-West Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Bankstown Local Court sits in the heart of City Group Legal's local area. We appear there often and can meet you close to the court. We defend the full range of avos allegations. See our AVOs & Apprehended Violence Orders page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Clients come to us from across South-West Sydney, and we treat a Bankstown matter with exactly the resources we bring to a city trial. If your matter is listed at Bankstown, you want a lawyer who knows the court and is close at hand. We are minutes away.
What's at stake. An AVO itself is not a criminal conviction, but breaching an AVO is a criminal offence carrying a maximum of 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine. The conditions imposed can significantly affect daily life, which is why they are worth getting right.
Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on avos and related matters.
Your enquiry is treated in confidence. If you or a family member has been charged with a avos offence in Bankstown, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
AVOs questions in Bankstown
Is an AVO a criminal charge?
No. An AVO is a civil protective order, so it is not a criminal conviction and does not itself give you a record. But breaching one is a criminal offence, and the conditions can significantly affect your life.
Which court will my avos matter be heard at in Bankstown?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, avos matters in Bankstown are generally dealt with at the Bankstown Local Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.
The earlier we start, the more we can do.
Whether you’ve been charged, arrested, or are helping a family member, the earliest advice is the most valuable.