If you are facing criminal or traffic charges in Maitland or the Hunter Valley Region, early legal advice is critical. Criminal allegations can place your freedom, employment, and reputation at risk, while traffic offences may threaten your licence and ability to work.

Fidens Lawyers provides criminal and traffic law representation across NSW, with a strong focus on matters before Maitland Local Court and surrounding courts in the Hunter Valley Region. We assist clients from the earliest stages of police involvement through to court proceedings, sentencing, and appeals.

We are committed to safeguarding your rights, fiercely protecting you from investigation to sentence and everything in between. Our free, no-obligation consultation guarantees access to expert legal advice at the earliest opportunity. 

From the outset, you can expect total transparency from us. We will advise you of your options and the costs associated with each so that you can make an informed decision based on realistic expectations. 

 We act for clients charged with a wide range of Criminal and Traffic offences, including:

• Drink Driving and PCA offences
• Drug Possession and Supply Charges
• Domestic Violence Offences
• Assault and Personal Violence offences (affray, AOABH, AOGBH)
• Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
• Bail Applications and Bail Refusals
• Sexual Assault and CAM offences
• Licence appeals and RMS suspensions
• Section 10 dismissals and Conditional Release Orders (CROs)
• Driving whilst Disqualified or Driving whilst suspended

Each matter is assessed on its own facts. Penalties depend on the charge, the circumstances, and your criminal or traffic history. Early legal advice allows potential issues to be identified before your case progresses too far. 

Local knowledge matters in criminal and traffic law. Court procedures, listing practices, and prosecutorial approaches can vary between locations.

We regularly appear before:

• Maitland Local Court
• Cessnock Local Court
• Singleton Local Court 
• Muswellbrook Local Court
• Kurri Kurri Local Court
• Scone Local Court 

Our experience with these courts allows us to prepare matters efficiently and provide clients with clear expectations about the court process.

 If you have been charged or are under investigation, it is important to act carefully.  You should:

• Seek legal advice before speaking to police
• Avoid making admissions without advice
• Attend court as required
• Gather relevant documents and information 
• Contact a criminal lawyer as early as possible

Early legal advice can often influence whether charges proceed, whether bail is granted, and how your case is managed from the outset.

Traffic offences can carry serious consequences, particularly for licence-dependent workers and professionals. Penalties may include licence disqualification, fines, criminal records, or imprisonment.

We regularly advise our clients on:

• Avoiding or reducing licence disqualification
• Appealing licence suspensions
• Section 10 outcomes for traffic offences
• Strategies to protect employment and driving privileges

Understanding your options early can be critical to preserving your licence.

 Criminal and traffic matters are often time-sensitive and stressful. Many clients contact us shortly after being charged, issued with a Court Attendance Notice, or notified of a licence suspension. Others seek urgent advice after being refused bail or before attending court for the first time.

We assist Central Coast clients with:

• Advice before police interviews
• Bail applications and urgent bail reviews 
• Criminal charges before Local, District, and higher courts
• Traffic offences and licence appeals
• Negotiations with police and prosecutors
• Sentencing submissions and appeals

While we act for clients state-wide, we regularly represent individuals appearing before Maitland and Hunter Valley courts and understand the practical realities of local listings and procedures.