Central Local Court Criminal & Traffic Lawyers

Central Local Court is where many of Sydney’s most serious criminal cases begin. Generally, the Defendant will be in custody. There are often bail applications made at Central Local Court.

The cases will progress through the ‘Early Appropriate Guilty Plea’ (EAGP) system until they are finalised or transferred to Downing Centre District Court.

How to contact Central Local Court?

You can contact Central Local Court by:

• PHONE: 1300 679 272
• FAX: 9264 3806
• EMAIL: local-court-central@justice.nsw.gov.au
• ADDRESS: 98 Liverpool Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
• POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 20495, World Square NSW 2000

How to get to Central Local Court?

You can get to Central Local Court by train or bus. It is located in Sydney’s CBD.

It is a short walk from Museum Station.

Who are the Magistrates at Central Local Court?

The current presiding Magistrates at Central Local Court are Her Honour Clare Farnan, His Honour Magistrate Robert Williams and Magistrate Margaret Quinn.

Astor Legal appear in front of all three Magistrates on a regular basis and are well-known to them all. Click here to read about some of our recent cases at Central Local Court.

What cases are heard at Central Local Court?

The types of criminal cases heard in Central Local Court include:

• Drug possession and drug supply cases
• Drink driving, driving whilst suspended or disqualified, and other traffic cases
• Sexual touching (formerly ‘Indecent assault’) and child abuse material cases
• Common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm cases
• Apprehended violence orders (AVOs)
• Firearms offences
• Fraud, larceny and property damage offences
• Bail applications, sentencing proceedings, section 14 mental health applications and defended hearings

Our team of specialist Criminal Lawyers in Sydney have been appearing at this Local Court for years. We have received a host of awards and accolades for our work.

If you would like to speak to a criminal lawyer or traffic lawyer who can assist you with a matter at Central Local Court, contact us or call on (02) 7804 2823.