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 Kogarah?

Depending on the charge and its seriousness, avos matters in Kogarah are generally dealt with at the Kogarah Local Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.

City Group Legal: AVOs Lawyers Kogarah

Whether you need an AVO or need to defend one, the terms of the order matter for years. For clients in Kogarah and across Southern Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.

Kogarah is a short drive from our Padstow office, so we can meet you locally and appear for you close to home. We defend the full range of avos allegations. See our AVOs & Apprehended Violence Orders page for how we approach these charges in detail.

Prosecutors in Southern Sydney know which firms fight and which firms fold. Reputation changes how a matter is negotiated. City Group Legal appears at Kogarah for drink and drug driving, licence appeals, drug, assault and AVO matters.

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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on avos and related matters.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 Kogarah, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.

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