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Fidens Lawyers

ABOUT US

Fide is a latin word which translates to 'trust', 'faith', 'confidence' and 'loyalty'. This is the 'bare minimum' of standards you can expect from us.


Fidens Lawyers practice in criminal and traffic law in all New South Wales Courts, and primarily in Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast.   

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PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR

SKYE NIXON

Qualifications

Skye is admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. She practices in criminal and traffic law in all New South Wales Courts.  


Skye is a member of the New South Wales Law Society as well as a member of Legal Aid NSW Private Lawyer panel. 

Background

Prior to establishing Fidens Lawyers, Skye practiced exclusively in criminal and traffic law at a top-tier law firm with a stellar reputation for exceptional client service.  She has built a reputation for being a fiercely loyal advocate, guaranteed to take an unrelenting approach in defence of her clients.   


Skye grew up in Newcastle, and is the first person in her family to attain a university degree. She is all too familiar with the chain of cause and effect of the criminal justice system that extends beyond the offender. This experience affords her a unique ability to support not just her clients, but also her client’s loved ones in navigating their way through the justice system with patience and compassion, and without judgment. 


Skye has a background in quality, compliance and risk management affording her a unique skill-set which provides for client-focused, efficient, and quality driven results. 


Academically, Skye is continuing her studies toward a Masters degree in Forensic Mental Health. 

Contact

e: skye@fidenslawyers.com.au  

m: 0407 869 485

SKYE APPEARS IN ALL NEW SOUTH WALES COURTS

Local Courts

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

District Courts

Skye practices in all Local Courts throughout New South Wales. She is a member of the Legal Aid Panel of Private Lawyers, summary matters. 

District Courts

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

District Courts

We appear in all District Courts throughout New South Wales. Skye is on the Legal Aid - Indictable offences panel of lawyers and enjoys travel for work. 

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

Skye appears in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, primarily in bail applications, and in the Court of Criminal Appeal in more serious appeal matters. 

Children's Courts

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

Supreme & Court of Criminal Appeal

Skye is an experienced and trusted solicitor in criminal proceedings in the Children's Court, acting in all types of matters from summary offences to serious indictable offences. 

SOME OF THE COURTS WE ATTEND:

BELMONT LOCAL COURT 

BROADMEADOW CHILDRENS COURT 

BURWOOD LOCAL COURT

BYRON BAY LOCAL COURT 

CESSNOCK LOCAL COURT 

COFFS HARBOUR LOCAL & DISTIRCT COURTS

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL 

GLOUCESTER LOCAL COURT 

GOSFORD LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS 

HORNSBY LOCAL COURT

KURRI KURRI LOCAL COURT 

LISMORE LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS

MAITLAND LOCAL & CHILDRENS COURTS

MUSWELLBROOK LOCAL COURTS

NEWCASTLE LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS 

PENRITH LOCAL& DISTRICT COURTS 

PORT MACQUARIE LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS 

RAYMOND TERRACE LOCAL COURT

SCONE LOCAL COURT 

SINGLETON LOCAL & CHILDRENS COURTS 

SYDNEY DISTRICT & SUPREME COURTS 

SYDNEY DOWNING CENTRE LOCAL COURTS 

TAMWORTH LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS 

TAREE LOCAL & DISTRICT COURTS

TORONTO LOCAL COURT 

TWEED HEADS LOCAL COURT 

WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL COURT

WYONG LOCAL COURT

CONTACT SKYE DIRECTLY

If you or your loved one have been charged with an offence, send us your enquiry and Skye will contact you to discuss your options.


Q: what information should I include in my enquiry? 

  • court Attendance Notice (if you have one)
  • police Facts Sheet (charge papers)
  • your name, email address and contact phone number


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