Lawyers defend assault charges, including common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and domestic violence-related charges.
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Assault cases often turn on self-defence, the reliability of witnesses and CCTV. A lawyer tests the evidence, raises available defences, and where appropriate negotiates a plea or argues for a non-custodial sentence.
Why assault & violent offences matters
Assault convictions can mean jail, a criminal record and restrictions on work with children or vulnerable people.
The Australian context
Assault offences are defined in each state's crimes legislation, with self-defence and other defences available. Domestic violence-related assaults usually carry additional consequences, including protection orders.
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Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1,107)Google rating from 1,107 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Criminal Law Group provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Bail Applications · Building & ConstructionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(826)Google rating from 826 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
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Bankstown, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(712)Google rating from 712 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Abbas & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Criminal Law+3 moreFamily Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Assault & Violent OffencesFree first consult
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Harris Park, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(582)Google rating from 582 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Oxford Legal Solicitors & Attorneys provides legal services in Harris Park, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Bail Applications.
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St Kilda, VIC · South East Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(327)Google rating from 327 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
MK Law Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in St Kilda, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Fraud & White Collar Crime and Drug Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreFraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Bail Applications · Drink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Centrelink & Social SecurityFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Leederville, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(266)Google rating from 266 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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WA Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Leederville, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+4 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Skilled & Business Visas
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Subiaco, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(257)Google rating from 257 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Stevenson Legal provides legal services in Subiaco, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Business & Commercial Law.
Criminal Law+5 moreDrink & Drug Driving · Business & Commercial Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Partner & Family Visas · Traffic Offences
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Caboolture, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(256)Google rating from 256 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Murray Torcetti Lawyers provides legal services in Caboolture, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(245)Google rating from 245 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Brooke Winter Solicitors provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreDrink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Bail Applications · Family Law · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Mediation & Dispute Resolution
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(235)Google rating from 235 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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ROBINSON LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drug Offences, Assault & Violent Offences and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Drug Offences+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Property & Conveyancing · Criminal Law · Traffic Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(222)Google rating from 222 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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James & Jaramillo Lawyers Wollongong provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Family Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Divorce & Separation · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(218)Google rating from 218 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Defamation, Criminal Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Defamation+7 moreCriminal Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Coronial Inquests · Medical Negligence · Criminal Appeals · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Fraud & White Collar CrimeNo win, no fee
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(214)Google rating from 214 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Perrella Legal provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Assault & Violent Offences, Fraud & White Collar Crime and Property & Conveyancing.
Assault & Violent Offences+7 moreFraud & White Collar Crime · Property & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Criminal Law · Bail Applications · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Business & Commercial Law
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(213)Google rating from 213 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Morrison Graeme provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Partner & Family Visas and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Criminal Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Traffic Offences
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Tweed Heads, NSW · Northern Rivers
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(192)Google rating from 192 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Carl Edwards Solicitor provides legal services in Tweed Heads, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Family Law+6 moreDrink & Drug Driving · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Property & Conveyancing · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Centrelink & Social SecurityFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(188)Google rating from 188 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Australian Criminal and Family Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Family Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreFamily Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drink & Drug Driving · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(186)Google rating from 186 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Astor Legal provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Drink & Drug Driving.
Tell the lawyer the alleged conduct, any existing conditions and the next appearance date. Related protection orders should be provided alongside the charge documents.
Ask about contact restrictions and the scope of advice for each proceeding rather than assuming one engagement covers them all.
How the engagement may progress
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Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.
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Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
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Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.
Fees and the scope of work
One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.
Questions to ask a assault & violent offences adviser
How do the charge and any related order interact?
What material is needed to assess the allegation?
Can you act before the next interview or hearing?
Who will appear and is that included in the quote?
What should I do if police contact me again?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is self-defence a defence to assault?
Yes, if you believed your conduct was necessary and it was a reasonable response in the circumstances as you perceived them.
Should I plead guilty?
Get advice first. A lawyer can check whether the police followed proper procedure, whether a defence is available, and whether the charges can be reduced or withdrawn before you enter any plea.
Can I keep my licence after a drink driving charge?
It depends on the reading, your record and your state's laws. In some cases a lawyer can argue for a reduced disqualification period or a work licence where one is available.
