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Licence Appeals Lawyers in Sydney (Downing Centre)
We defend licence appeals matters for clients across Sydney (Downing Centre) and the wider Sydney City, with the same senior team on every file.
Suspended, disqualified or facing loss of your licence? There are appeal rights, and time limits. For clients in Sydney (Downing Centre) and across Sydney City, we bring that defence to your local court.
Local Court appeals from across Sydney are heard in the District Court at the Downing Centre. If you are appealing a result, this is often where it is decided. We defend the full range of licence appeals allegations. See our Licence Suspension & Appeals page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Clients come to us from across Sydney City, and we treat a Sydney (Downing Centre) matter with exactly the resources we bring to a city trial. City Group Legal appears at the Downing Centre for clients whose matters are listed in the city, from Local Court hearings to District Court trials and appeals.
What's at stake. Driving while suspended or disqualified carries fines, further disqualification and, for repeat offences, imprisonment. Demerit-point and speeding suspensions can sometimes be appealed; disqualification-removal applications become available after a qualifying offence-free period.
Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on licence appeals and related matters.
Your enquiry is treated in confidence. If you or a family member has been charged with a licence appeals offence in Sydney (Downing Centre), call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Licence Appeals questions in Sydney (Downing Centre)
How long do I have to appeal a suspension?
Appeal windows are short, often 28 days. Because the time limit is strict, you should get advice as soon as you receive the notice. Contact us straight away.
Which court will my licence appeals matter be heard at in Sydney (Downing Centre)?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, licence appeals matters in Sydney (Downing Centre) are generally dealt with at the Downing Centre Local Court or the Downing Centre District 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.