Sutherland · Southern Sydney
AVOs Lawyers in Sutherland
If you're facing avos charges in Sutherland, the first step is advice from a team that knows the Southern Sydney courts.
Whether you need an AVO or need to defend one, the terms of the order matter for years. For clients in Sutherland and across Southern Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Many Sutherland matters are traffic and licence related, where a well-prepared case can be the difference between keeping and losing your licence. We defend the full range of avos allegations. See our AVOs & Apprehended Violence Orders page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Being charged in Sutherland does not mean accepting the outcome the police propose. A properly prepared defence can change everything. City Group Legal appears at Sutherland for local clients, with a focus on protecting your record and your licence.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on avos and related matters.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 Sutherland, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
AVOs questions in Sutherland
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 Sutherland?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, avos matters in Sutherland are generally dealt with at the Sutherland 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.