Criminal and Restraining Orders
Assisting with other legal matters, in the Magistrates Court and District Court
Service Description
We are able to offer representation for criminal matters, traffic charges and restraining orders also. Our Principal has extensive experience representing clients in all of these areas, including conducting trials in the Magistrate Court and jury trials in the District Court. WHAT DOES THIS INVOLVE? Criminal matters are where you have been charged with an offence by the Police. This is conducted through the Magistrates Court and may progress to a higher court thereafter dependant on the alleged offence. We can assist with advice, negotiations and correspondence with Police and prosecution and Court representation. Traffic charges are usually simple charges in the Magistrates court but may depend on the circumstances. Restraining Orders are civil matters conducted through the Magistrates Court that can be restrictive over another person's circumstances, where it may be deemed necessary to protect another individual from harm or harassment. We can assist if you are seeking a Restraining Order or defending one. This includes advice, negotiations and correspondence and Court representation. WHAT IS THE COST? The initial appointment is offered at $250. Our usual fees are [ reduced rate] of $400/ hour + gst. At your appointment, ongoing fees and estimated costs will be provided. Solicitors are obliged to provide a Costs Agreement setting out the work agreed to be performed. Our service is based on funds secured by Trust for anticipated works, which can be updated as the matter progresses, as applicable. WHAT NEXT? To make an appointment, please either click the "contact us" button, call us on (08) 9944 9220 ( this line is open after hours and weekends for message service) or email amy@bowlayfamilylaw.com.au. ANYTHING ELSE TO KNOW? Your appointment request needs to be approved. You may receive a phone call or email for further information and should not rely on this booking request until it has been confirmed, as lawyers have procedures we need to adhere to. Booking this service requires full payment upfront to cover the initial appointment ($275) at the time of your appointment or prior. If your appointment is confirmed you will receive a request for documentation to provide. Services are offered by Zoom or in person.
Cancellation Policy
You must provide the full names, including middle names, of yourself, the other person involved and the children (if relevant), and all of the birthdates. You must give a brief description, without too much detail about the dispute, e.g.: I need to have shared care of my children, or, I want to get divorced. Bookings are subject to final approval by the Principal and should not be taken as confirmed until you have received an email or text to this effect. The practice may call you for more details to proceed with an appointment. All Appointments are subject to screening processes for client conflicts, suitability of service and any other relevant factors. Please note, rarely appointments may be subject to change by the practice due to urgency of Court Matters, should this occur you will be given no less than twenty-four hours notice, where possible. Hourly fee paying clients are required to pay the initial fee upon arrival at the first appointment and thereafter on trust for ongoing accounts. Fixed account types, such as Divorce must pay 10% of the total fee upon arrival at the first appointment. Payments can be accepted for initial appointments by bank transfer upon acceptance or in person. You must bring valid photo identification to the appointment. Parents or Guardians of child clients must bring their own identification and the child's Birth Certificate or school photo identification to the first appointment.
Contact Details
2/77 Forrest Street, Geraldton WA, Australia
08 9944 9220
amy@bowlayfamilylaw.com.au