Liverpool · South-West Sydney
AVOs Lawyers in Liverpool
Not every avos charge in Liverpool should end in a plea. Many can be defended, and many others resolved without a conviction.
Whether you need an AVO or need to defend one, the terms of the order matter for years. For clients in Liverpool and across South-West Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Liverpool hears both summary and indictable matters. Whether your case stays in the Local Court or is committed to the District Court changes your exposure, and how we prepare it. We defend the full range of avos allegations. See our AVOs & Apprehended Violence Orders page for how we approach these charges in detail.
We know the Liverpool lists, the local prosecutors and the way these matters run in South-West Sydney. City Group Legal appears at Liverpool for clients across the South-West, in defended hearings, sentence proceedings, bail applications and appeals.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on avos and related matters.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 Liverpool, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
AVOs questions in Liverpool
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 Liverpool?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, avos matters in Liverpool are generally dealt with at the Liverpool Local Court or the Liverpool 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.