If you need to attend Cessnock Local Court contact Astor Legal and see how one of our expert criminal & traffic lawyers can help you.
Cessnock is a town that sits roughly 52 kms to the north of Newcastle.
Cessnock Correctional Centre is also located in the town.
How to contact Cessnock Local Court?
You can contact Cessnock Local Court by:
PHONE: 4990 1102
FAX: 4991 1629
EMAIL: local-court-cessnock@justice.nsw.gov.au
ADDRESS: Maitland Road, CESSNOCK NSW 2325
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 24, CESSNOCK NSW 2325
How to get to Cessnock Court House?
Given its proximity to Newcastle, you can reach Cessnock by train and bus. Taking a train to Newcastle, Maitland or Morisset will allow you to then travel by a connecting bus service.
If you are driving from Sydney, it will take approximately 2.5 hrs.
Cessnock Local Court sits on Maitland Road.
Who is the Magistrate at Cessnock Local Court?
The current presiding Magistrate at Cessnock Local Court is His Honour Magistrate Michael Antrum.
Prior to his appointment to the bench, Magistrate Antrum worked as general Counsel for the New South Wales Police Force.
Astor Legal appear in front of Magistrate Antrum on a regular basis and familiar with him. Click here to read about some of our recent cases at Cessnock Local Court.
What cases are heard at Cessnock Court House?
The types of criminal cases heard in Cessnock 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 32 mental health applications and defended hearings
Our team of specialist Cessnock criminal lawyers have been appearing at regional and country courts 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 Cessnock Local Court, contact us or call on (02) 7804 2823.