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Victoria courts · Court representation

Appearing at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court?

Ballarat Magistrates' Court serves central Victoria. We appear for clients across the region, in person or by video where the court allows.

What's heard here

The Ballarat Magistrates'

Ballarat Magistrates' Court hears criminal charges, traffic and driving offences, intervention orders and smaller civil matters for Ballarat and central Victoria.

The Ballarat court deals with the summary crime, driving offences, family-violence applications and minor civil matters that arise across the central highlands. Being a regional court, distance can be a barrier — which is why we prepare much of your matter remotely and keep costs sensible. We explain what you are facing, speak with prosecutors to resolve charges where we can, and put a careful, well-evidenced case forward whether you are contesting or pleading.

Criminal chargesTraffic & driving offencesDrink & drug drivingIntervention ordersBail applicationsMinor civil matters

Serving clients at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court and across Ballarat and central Victoria, in person and online.

How we help

Strong, steady representation

Advice & strategyWe review the brief, explain your options and build the strongest position before you set foot in court.
Appearances & pleasWe appear for you — mentions, pleas and negotiations with the prosecution to get the best result.
Bail applicationsUrgent bail applications, prepared and argued properly when your liberty is on the line.
Defended hearings & appealsContesting the charge or appealing a decision — we run it thoroughly.

Facing a matter at the Ballarat Magistrates'?

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