AVO Lawyer Blacktown
If you are responding to an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), or are facing an AVO breach matter, speak to our Blacktown AVO lawyers. We’ll ensure you understand your options and provide strong representation in Blacktown Local Court to ensure your matter is correctly handled and to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Serving Blacktown & Western Sydney
- Blacktown Local Court Representation
- Clear Advice & Responsive Guidance
Our Blacktown AVO & domestic violence lawyers provide clear advice and strong representation.
If you have been served with an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or have breached an existing AVO, our team can assist you to manage your matter, ensuring evidence is carefully assessed and your voice is heard during your case.
We understand the real impacts of having an (AVO) in place, and the impacts this can have on your employment, parenting and family law arrangements, visa status or travel arrangements. While AVOs are civil matters in New South Wales, breaches can result in serious criminal charges, and potential imprisonment. If you need advice or representation, get in touch with Nick Hardy today. He can provide clear advice and has extensive experience working in the Blacktown Local Court, and surrounding courts across Western Sydney.
Dealing with an AVO, AVO breach or domestic violence matter in Western Sydney? Our AVO lawyers can help.
Being served with an AVO order can be incredibly stressful, and cause uncertainty about your future. Having an AVO in place can mean you can’t return home, and if you have children, an order may limit your ability to have access to them, especially if there are family law proceedings running at the same time. Because an AVO can affect so many areas of your life, it’s crucial to get advice as early as possible.
Always ensure you understand the order and follow the order’s conditions carefully, even if you don’t agree with them or feel they have been wrongfully or unfairly ordered. A failure to do so can result in criminal charges and other serious consequences. We understand how complex these matters can be, and have extensive experience helping our clients through these difficult times. Get in touch with Nick Hardy today for advice today. You’ll work directly with Nick throughout your matter and he will remain focused on protecting your rights and ensuring you understand each step of the process.
Our Blacktown AVO lawyers assist with AVO breaches and related domestic violence matters
If an AVO breach is alleged or proven, the order moves to a criminal matter that can carry serious and life-altering penalties. Getting immediate advice is vital to ensure that your matter is prepared and handled correctly. A proven breach can have long-term consequences, such as loss of access to your children, removal of security licences or security clearances, and a removal of firearms licences that may be necessary for your employment.
If you are facing an AVO breach, act quickly to ensure you receive the correct advice before moving forward. Speak with Nick Hardy at Jones Hardy Law today for early advice on your legal options and how to protect your position.
How We Can Assist
Urgent Court Matters
If you have a court date approaching, have been served with an AVO or are responding to an alleged breach, we provide urgent advice and representation in Mt Druitt and Blacktown Local Court.
Interim Orders
An interim AVO may impact where you can live, who you can contact and whether you can return to your family home. We assist in negotiating practical and fair conditions that better suit your employment and daily life where possible.
AVO Response & Defence
We act for clients responding to ADVO and APVO applications. This includes reviewing evidence, preparing witness material and negotiating more suitable conditions where appropriate, as well appearing at defended hearings when allegations are disputed.
AVO Breaches
Alleged breaches of an AVO are criminal offences that can result in a criminal record, financial penalties and imprisonment. We assess allegations, examine available evidence, identify potential defences and represent clients in court across Western Sydney.
Domestic Violence
Some AVO matters also involve criminal allegations such as assault, intimidation, stalking or malicious damage. Our criminal lawyers coordinate legal advice across matters to ensure your defence strategy is carefully managed throughout proceedings.
Family Law & AVO Matters
AVO and family violence allegations can influence parenting arrangements, time with children and other family law proceedings. We can assist clients with overlapping civil, criminal and family law issues, providing advice and representation aimed at protecting your overall position.
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Nick Hardy - AVO/DV Legal Matters
You’ll work directly with Nick Hardy during your AVO/DV matter. Nick specialises in criminal defence, from summary matters in the Local Court to serious fraud, domestic violence and complex indictable cases, held in the District Court of New South Wales or Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Practising in law for over a decade, and admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2017, Nick’s reputation for strong advocacy is built on meticulous preparation, strategic insight, a wealth of experience and an unshakeable commitment to justice, ensuring your case is prepared properly from the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Blacktown Local Court located?
Blacktown Local Court is located at 1 Kildare Rd, Blacktown, New South Wales, 2148, near the Blacktown Police Station, which also handles some AVO matters. Blacktown Local Court hears a wide range of domestic violence and criminal law matters from across Western Sydney. You can contact them directly on 1300 679 272 during standard business hours or send mail to PO Box 217, Blacktown, NSW, 2148.
Parking is available nearby, including limited street parking in surrounding streets. If you are travelling by public transport, you can catch the T1 Western Line or the T5 Cumberland Line on the main Western line, as well as multiple bus services that run through Blacktown CBD and stop nearby.
What’s the difference between an ADVO and an APVO?
The two types of AVO orders in New South Wales depend on the nature of relationship between the person applying for an order and the person being protected by the order. An ADVO is used when there is a domestic relationship, such as a partner, former partner or family member. An ADPO is used when the order is made between neighbours, co-workers or even strangers. Both have the same goal under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW),which is to protect persons named on the order from harm.
Can I challenge an AVO in New South Wales?
Yes you can. If you believe the allegations are inaccurate, exaggerated or false, you can choose to defend the application. A defended hearing ensures that evidence is tested and witnesses are cross-examined. It’s essential to get legal advice early if you are disputing the grounds the order is being made on, to ensure you understand your options and the process involved. Talk to our Blacktown AVO and domestic violence lawyers today for specific legal advice regarding your situation.
Can an AVO be changed or withdrawn?
In some cases, yes. It may be withdrawn, varied or dismissed, but each application is considered on a case-by-case basis, and any potential risk of harm is carefully weighed. It’s important to note that even if the person protected by the order agrees to have it removed, that the courts may decide to make the order. This is because many applicants are intimidated, threatened or coerced to have an order removed when there is still a clear risk of harm.
What happens if I breach an AVO?
Under s 14 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW), breaching an order is a criminal offence. Even indirect contact, such as text or social media messages can be considered a breach, which carries a penalty of imprisonment or fines, as well as potential impacts to your employment, visa or travel plans. If you have questions about an AVO or are facing a breach, get in touch with our Blacktown domestic violence and AVO lawyer, Nick Hardy, today.
Do you have an urgent AVO or domestic violence matter?
Have you been served with an AVO in Blacktown? Get immediate legal advice from our Blacktown AVO Lawyer Nick Hardy.