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Coastal Lawyers are Central Coast defence lawyers who attend all Central Coast and Newcastle Courts.
Coastal Lawyers provide legal representation at Court or can provide you with legal advice about your legal problem.
We provide legal advice and representation in all areas of criminal law, traffic law, apprehended personal violence orders and family law.
Book a free 15 minute discovery call online now.
Courts that we attend
If you have to attend Court for a criminal law, traffic law or family law matter, then early advice is crucial to the success of your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are our most common frequently asked questions (FAQ) answered.
There’s a (new) fine line for those doing it tough
On 1 July 2020, NSW rolled out a new policy enabling persons supported by social security and experiencing financial hardship to have their fines halved.
How are you? I’m fine.
Fines are the most common penalty imposed by NSW Courts. However, if a court imposes a fine on you then it is a criminal conviction that could have a range of consequences on your future?
The rules about securing your car in NSW
We have all ducked into the petrol station to pay for petrol or duck into the takeaway shop to pick up our order. But did you ever think you could be committing an offence?
What should I wear to Court?
Going to Court? Not sure what to wear? While society has progressed and many of us lawyers now have tattoos or piercings, the law and particularly the Courts are still very conservative places.
Good Behaviour Licences in NSW
If you reach 13 demerit points then your licence will be suspended but in NSW there is an option to enter into a Good Behaviour Licence for a period of 12 months.