DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CRIMINAL DEFENCE — SYDNEY AND NSW
Domestic Violence & Criminal Defence Lawyer in Sydney
Core Defence Lawyers provides strategic criminal defence representation for people facing domestic violence charges, ADVO proceedings, defended hearings, bail applications and other criminal allegations throughout New South Wales. Clients deal directly with Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung.
- Criminal Law Only
- Admitted in NSW in 2016
- Direct Principal Solicitor Access
- Parramatta Office
- Urgent Enquiries Subject to Availability
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PRACTICE AREAS
Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers
Clients deal directly with Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung across a range of criminal matters, from summary offences to serious indictable matters in Sydney courts. Independent criminal barristers may be briefed where the nature or complexity of a matter requires counsel.
Core Defence Lawyers provides criminal defence representation across Sydney courts including the Downing Centre, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, and Blacktown. Contact the firm about urgent matters and we will respond as promptly as availability allows.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
A structured collection of educational resources, legal frameworks and practical guidance
Concerning domestic violence allegations, ADVO proceedings, evidence, credibility, hearings, bail and appeals in New South Wales.
Understanding domestic violence proceedings often requires more than understanding the allegation itself.
It requires understanding evidence, credibility, legal process and proof.
Accordingly, Core Defence Lawyers has developed a growing collection of educational resources and structured frameworks designed to assist individuals in understanding domestic violence allegations and related proceedings.
Featured Resources
Resource Centres
Core Defence Lawyers seeks to contribute meaningfully to public understanding of domestic violence allegations and related legal proceedings in New South Wales through education, analysis and professional service.
Meet Your Defence Lawyer
Mr Joshua Jung
Principal Solicitor
Admitted 2016
DV
Defence Focus
Former
Government Prosecutor
Admitted to practise in New South Wales in 2016, Joshua Jung is the founder and Principal Solicitor of Core Defence Lawyers. He practises exclusively in criminal law, with a principal focus on domestic violence charges and ADVO proceedings.
Joshua has also acted as a prosecutor for local and State Government, appearing in contested hearings and appeals. This prosecutorial experience informs his understanding of criminal procedure, evidentiary issues and the way prosecution cases may be assessed and presented.
Clients deal directly with Joshua throughout their matter. Independent criminal barristers may be briefed where the nature or complexity of a matter requires counsel.
Domestic Violence & ADVO Defence
Joshua's practice is centred on domestic violence charges, ADVO proceedings and contested hearings. His approach is evidence-focused: each matter is prepared on its own facts, with close attention to the prosecution brief, witness credibility and the evidentiary issues that commonly determine these proceedings. He provides clear, realistic advice about the available options.
Early Preparation
Joshua considers early preparation important in criminal proceedings. Assessing the evidence and the prosecution's position at an early stage allows the defence strategy to be developed with the benefit of a full understanding of the case.
“At the core of every case is an accused person who is entitled to the presumption of innocence. Every allegation should be tested against the evidence, not assumptions.”
— Joshua Jung, Principal Solicitor
DEFENCE BUILT ON METHOD AND STANDARDS
How the practice thinks, prepares and approaches a matter
Outcomes in criminal proceedings are rarely the product of assertion. They follow from preparation, analysis and a disciplined understanding of evidence and procedure. The following standards inform how every matter is examined.
Former Prosecutorial Insight
Our Principal Solicitor previously practised as a government prosecutor. Understanding how the prosecution constructs, reviews and presents a case informs how each matter is examined from the outset.
Evidence-Focused Analysis
Allegations commence proceedings; evidence determines outcomes. Every matter is approached by examining what the evidence is capable of establishing, rather than what is merely asserted.
Methodical Preparation
Preparation is structured rather than improvised. Issues are identified, evidence is mapped against each element, and competing contentions are tested before a matter reaches court.
Strategic Advocacy
Advocacy is directed by a defined case theory. The objective is not volume of argument but the considered identification of the issues that genuinely determine a matter.
Realistic Advice
Clients are told where they stand from the beginning. Honest, considered advice about prospects and options is more valuable than reassurance that the evidence does not support.
Defined Professional Standards
The practice is guided by identifiable standards of preparation, analysis and conduct that apply consistently to every matter, irrespective of its complexity or profile.
OUR APPROACH
How We Work
Free Consultation
Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We'll listen to your matter and provide initial advice.
Case Assessment
We thoroughly review your matter, examine the evidence, and identify available defence options.
Strategic Defence
We build a strong defence tailored to your circumstances, negotiating with prosecutors and preparing for court.
Court Representation
You are represented in court by Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung, advancing your interests according to the available evidence, applicable law and individual circumstances.
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. Our experienced defence lawyers provide considered, strategic representation at every stage of the process.
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Knowledge Centre
A legal knowledge platform for New South Wales criminal law
Original legal analysis grounded in defence practice, organised across the areas that most often determine the course of a matter. Not a blog — a structured, continually developing body of knowledge.
CORE DEFENCE FRAMEWORKS
A connected system of analytical frameworks
The frameworks are not isolated resources. Each addresses a distinct dimension of a matter, and together they form a single, coherent method for examining evidence, credibility, proof and procedure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sydney Criminal Lawyer FAQ
Find answers to common questions about criminal defence law in Sydney and how our experienced criminal lawyers can help protect your rights and freedom
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Pathways to considered representation
Every matter begins with a conversation. Whether the matter is urgent or you are seeking early advice, you will speak with a lawyer who will assess the allegations carefully and explain the realistic options before any decision is made.
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Courts We Appear In
We represent clients in Local Courts, District Courts, and the Supreme Court across Greater Sydney and NSW
Parramatta Court
Local & District Court
Mt Druitt Court
Local Court
Blacktown Court
Local Court
Penrith Court
Local Court
Newtown Court
Local Court
Hornsby Court
Local Court
Burwood Court
Local Court
Camden Court
Local Court
Picton Court
Local Court
Manly Court
Local Court
Sutherland Court
Local Court
Central Local Court
Local Court
Downing Centre
Local & District Court