Criminal lawyer for Wagga Wagga Local and District Court
Wagga Wagga Local Court is John's home court. It sits every weekday and hears Local Court, Children's Court and District Court matters, so it handles everything from a first mention to a jury trial. If your notice says Wagga Wagga, John can usually meet you before the day and be there with you when your matter is called.
Wagga Wagga Local Court
Local, Children's and District Court
- Address
- 57-77 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
- Sits
- Every weekday. AVO and domestic violence list and Children's Court list on Tuesdays. The all charges list for new matters on Wednesdays. District Court criminal sittings during law terms.
- Registry
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
- From Wagga Wagga
- John's home court
- Matters heard
- Criminal charges, Bail, AVOs, Drink and drug driving, Traffic and licence appeals, Children's Court, District Court trials and appeals
One building, three courts
The court on Fitzmaurice Street hears new charges, AVO applications, sentences and defended hearings in the Local Court, the Children's Court list for young people, and District Court criminal trials and appeals.
AVO and domestic violence matters and the Children's Court list are on Tuesdays. Most new criminal matters start in the all charges list on Wednesdays. Courtrooms have audio visual links, so a person in custody often appears by video.
Junee Local Court is not currently operating. Junee matters are listed at Wagga Wagga as required, so if you were charged in Junee, your notice may send you here.
Your day at Wagga Wagga Local Court
- 1
Before the day
Call John with your Court Attendance Notice or AVO papers. He can often speak to the prosecutor before your court date.
- 2
Arrive early
Most lists start at 9:30am. Allow time for parking and security, and let the court officer know you are there.
- 3
When your matter is called
John speaks for you. At a first mention the court usually sets the next step rather than deciding the case.
- 4
Before you leave
Make sure you know your next court date and any bail or AVO conditions you must follow.
Wagga Wagga note
Check which day your list is on. AVO matters are on Tuesdays and most new charges are on Wednesdays.
Check the date on your Court Attendance Notice.
Matters heard at Wagga Wagga Local Court
Questions people ask
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Talk to John about your matter.
Call now, or leave your number and the court, and John will call you back. [Call back timing]
0429 452 225jw@johnweir.com.auPO Box 469, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650