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      Avinash Singh

      Principal Lawyer

      Avinash Singh is the Principal Lawyer of Astor Legal.

      He is one of Australia’s most respected and highly sought-after lawyers, having represented some of Australia’s elite sportspeople including Olympians & National Rugby League (NRL) players.

      Mr Singh commenced his legal career over ten years ago as a law clerk with some of Australia’s most well-known barristers. There he worked on some of the country’s most prolific cases.

      He was able to learn first-hand from Senior Counsel & Queens Counsel the techniques used by them to analyse voluminous and complex material and develop successful case strategies.

      Upon his admission he began honing his advocacy skills in courtrooms throughout New South Wales and has built a reputation as one of the Australia’s most fearsome advocates.

      Some of Mr Singh’s most notable and highest profile cases include:

      • representing rugby league great Andrew Johns and forcing prosecutors to withdraw all proceedings against him before the first court date;
      • persuading the Court to not record a conviction against an Australian Olympian for serious drug charges. Mr Singh was also able to ensure that his client’s name was not published in any media reports;
      • a successful appeal to the High Court which transformed the landscape of Evidence law in Australia and resulted in the prosecution being unable to present any evidence against his client;
      • appearing as the sexual assault lawyer for the son of a prominent overseas government official and obtaining ‘not guilty’ verdicts on all charges;
      • obtaining ‘not guilty’ verdicts and a costs order against the DPP for historical sexual assault charges against a prominent lawyer;
      • the only acquittal in the greyhound racing ‘live-baiting’ scandal;
      • obtaining a ‘not guilty’ verdict at trial for fraud charges totalling in excess of $3 million;
      • no jail for a $1 million fraud scheme in the construction industry;
      • dozens of acquittals in sexual assault trials, commercial drug trials, complex fraud trials, grievous bodily harm, robbery, dangerous driving occasioning death, proceeds of crime and various other trial matters;
      • murder & manslaughter cases which have attracted media attention;
      • representing companies and individuals in corporate crime (ie. white collar crime) proceedings and investigations, money laundering, bribery and other forms of corruption.

      Mr Avinash Singh is respected by Judges and Magistrates as a persuasive advocate. He has an exceptional record in having clients found ‘not guilty’ as well as avoiding criminal convictions if they choose to plead guilty. Mr Singh is often able to negotiate to have charges dismissed or downgraded when other lawyers cannot.

      He has been recognised by the Law Society as an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. This is a title that less than 6% of lawyers in Australia have been honoured with, putting him in a truly elite bracket. This achievement was made all the more impressive as he achieved this title before the age of 30.

      He has since been appointed to the Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee. This is the body that develops & conducts the assessments for lawyers who are applying to be Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law. Mr Singh is the exclusive criminal law expert for a number of organisations including Leaders in Law and Advisory Excellence.

      Other members of the profession often seek out his advice on complex legal matters. His success has seen him be recognised in television, radio, online and print media. Journalists regularly contact him for his legal expertise on breaking news and legal developments.

      There is a high level of demand for Mr Singh’s services. If you wish to have a consultation with him, please contact our office on (02) 7804 2823 or send us an email at info@astorlegal.com.au to arrange an appointment.

      You can view some of Mr Singh’s recent appearances in the media below:

      • https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-court-case-explained-charges-ex-girlfriend-trial-1894754
      • https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/article/daniels-landlord-had-cctv-cameras-installed-in-his-house-a-legal-grey-area-allowed-it/n43qc2sfo
      • https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/reputed-new-australian-road-rules-break-down-after-scrutiny/
      • https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/17/woollahra-council-parking-15-minute-limits-veto-watsons-bay
      • https://au.news.yahoo.com/little-known-aussie-road-rule-could-attract-a-3700-fine-061926085.html
      • https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/underhanded-ticketing-practice-catching-sydney-drivers-out/news-story/682dbee0d10aaffa5f83bcc8ade8062b
      • https://www.lawsociety.com.au/specialist-accreditation/meet-specialists

      WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT AVINASH

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      • Avatar Burc Tt ★★★★★ 11 months ago
        I've been charged by police for a sensitive matter and I reached to Astor Legal in the middle of process after I changed 2 lawyers.That was one of the best decision I've ever made. Avinash was my lawyer and i've been found … More not guilty at defended hearing, thanks to Avinash.Avinash is very experienced, calm and confident lawyer. His communication, preperation and submissions at defended hearing couldn't be better .If you need a lawyer, I recommend him 100%. Thank you Avinash, I can breath again.
      • Avatar Elaine Kalache ★★★★★ a year ago
        I highly recommend Avinash as a lawyer. His exceptional legal expertise and dedication were evident when he successfully navigated a challenging situation and achieve a positive outcome. He navigated the complexities with precision, and … More I'm grateful for his outstanding representation. Don't hesitate to choose Avinash; he's truly amazing.
      • Avatar Steve B ★★★★★ 2 years ago
        Avinash is on top of everything. I spoke to 4 different lawyers before I contacted Astor Legal and every one of them said I didn’t have a chance. Avinash was different. He took the time to hear me out and review the evidence I had. He was … More very patient and answered the countless questions I had. He then constructed a perfect defence and (rightfully) got the case thrown out. What you did for me is genuinely life changing. I can’t thank you enough.
      • Avatar Vinni Kumar ★★★★★ 2 years ago
        Avinash’s work in my matter was outstanding. I have received the best outcome that I thought was impossible to be achieved.
        Before going to Avinash, I have seen 4 other lawyers, I can confidently say I made the best decision going to him
        … More and his team at Astor Legal. I went to him with a complex matter, which other solicitors at other firms could not provide any good result. Avinash’s attention to detail is exceptional, on first appointment he has given me clear overview and possible outcomes and ways to go ahead, that day I could see his knowledge in the field.
        He was always professional, calm and empathetic. He answered all my questions with patience and suggested the best options to go with. I could trust him 100% with all decisions in my matter. His fee was reasonable and he gave 10 times better to what he charged me. I was fully confident and satisfied with his work, I never had any hesitation as he made everything clear. He keeps all communications and discussions transparent and well informed, which gave me confidence and peace of mind.
        Enis was also really helpful in my matter, his representation in court was impressive. He was kind and empathetic while being professional. His support has helped me overcome stress while my matter was going on.
        I cannot thank enough Avinash and his team for the exceptional work they did and the best outcome I have received. They are the best..!!

      RECENT RESULTS BY AVINASH

      • Bail granted and ‘Not Guilty’ verdict for charges of Child Sexual Assault and Aggravated Indecent Assault
      • Our client is a 38-year-old father of two children. His son was aged 8 years old and his daughter was aged 10.

        Due to financial difficulties, he was planning on moving his family from Campbelltown to Newcastle.
        Before this could occur, his daughter made a complaint to Police that he had sexually assaulted her a number of times over a three-year period.

        Police charged our client with Sexual Intercourse with a Child and Aggravated Indecent Assault. He was refused bail.

        Our client’s wife engaged us to make a bail application at Campbelltown Local Court.

        We immediately began preparing. We obtained a letter from his wife where she set out that our client could not have committed the alleged offences.

        We were ultimately able to persuade a Magistrate to grant our client bail on strict conditions. Following this, we began preparing for Trial. Our client was distraught and denied all of the allegations.

        We obtained birthday and Christmas cards which the daughter had prepared to our client during and after the allegations which spoke highly of him and their relationship.

        We also had our client’s son speak to Police. He told Police that a week prior to the complaint being made, his sister had told him that she would find a way to get rid of her father and prevent them moving to Newcastle.

        We also subpoenaed records with FACS and the ‘Kids Helpline’ which recorded information about the complaint.

        Usually, this cannot be accessed due to the sexual assault communications privilege. However, we successfully applied to the Court for leave to access these documents.

        The Trial proceeded at Campbelltown District Court.

        We cross-examined the daughter at length about her lack of complaint as well as her motivation for making the complaint.

        We also elicited inconsistencies between her complaint to Police and what she told FACS and the Kids Helpline.

        After almost a week of deliberations, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of ‘not guilty’ on all charges.

        Our client and his family were overjoyed with the result.

      • Domestic Violence Charges & AVO Dropped Before Court Date
      • Our client is a 28-year-old software engineer living with her partner. Police were called to their house after the partner called 000 and alleged he had been slapped.

        When police attended, the partner told officers that our client was intoxicated and had got into an argument with him. In the course of this argument it was alleged that she had slapped him in the face.

        Following this, police charged our client with common assault and applied for an AVO which included a condition that she not be in the presence of the PINOP within 12 hours of consuming alcohol.

        The complainant initially contacted us after reading our guide on how to get an AVO dropped and asked us to assist the defendant in any way we could. Upon speaking to the defendant it became apparent that she was distraught at the prospect of the charge and AVO affecting her employment and future career prospects.

        We immediately got to work by arranging an independent lawyer to speak to the complainant and prepare a retraction statement with him.

        Following this we drafted detailed representations to police seeking the withdrawal of the charge and AVO. Because our client had instructed us early on, we were able to file representations well before to the first court date.

        The case was listed at Sutherland Local Court. Prior to this date, our criminal lawyers in Sutherland contacted the domestic violence liaison officer and commenced negotiations.

        Ultimately, Police were persuaded through our negotiations to withdraw both the charge and the AVO prior to the court date.

        Our client and her partner were ecstatic with the result and have been able to move forward with their lives.

      • Bail Granted for Commercial Drug Supply charges, while co-accuseds remain in jail
      • Our client is a 22-year old man who immigrated to Australia from Vietnam.
        He, along with 2 other people, was charged with Supplying a Commercial Quantity of a Prohibited Drug.
        Police had been granted surveillance warrants for our client’s phone as well as the phones of the co-accuseds.
        The Police Facts indicated that there were messages consistent with drug supply on all three phones. Police had also been following all three accuseds and alleged that they had witnessed a drug transaction.
        Our client’s family called us distraught with little information about what had occurred.
        We immediately got to work by contacting Police to determine what our client had been charged with and where he was being held.
        We were advised that the client was being held at Surry Hills Police Station and would be brought before Central Local Court the next morning.
        We obtained the Facts Sheet from the Police and began preparing to make a bail application.
        We obtained medical documents as to the hardship our client would suffer in custody. We also were able to prepare a number of letters from people who could ensure that our client complied with any bail conditions.
        The prosecution strenuously opposed bail, arguing that a term of imprisonment was inevitable and that the prosecution case was ‘air-tight’. They also argued that our client was a flight risk due to the fact that he was not an Australian citizen.
        In our submissions, we systematically broke down each of the prosecutions’ arguments.
        First, we argued that the case against our client was ‘circumstantial’. This meant that the prosecution would have to rebut every reasonable hypothesis consistent with innocence beyond reasonable doubt (see: The Queen v Baden-Clay (2016) 258 CLR 308).
        We then handed up decisions of the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal which confirmed that even if our client was found guilty, a term of imprisonment could be avoided.
        Finally, we tendered the medical material and letters which confirmed that our client had strong family and community ties in Australia.
        Ultimately, the magistrate granted our client bail. In doing so, he specifically commented on the thoroughness of preparation and persuasiveness of our submissions.
        Our client is currently living with family in Australia as we prepare for the Trial.
        The co-accuseds have remained in custody for the past 18 months awaiting Trial.

      • Domestic violence assault charges, intimidation charges and damage property charges dismissed and costs ordered against Police
      • Our client is a 25-year-old man who had been in a relationship with his female partner for 3 years.

        One night our client had a verbal argument with her at their apartment where she accused him of cheating on him.

        The argument escalated and she attempted to slap him, threw her phone at him and spat at him.

        Unbeknownst to him, a few days later she contacted Police and reported that he had punched her in the head and arms, spat on her and thrown her phone at her.

        She also alleged that our client had called her the next day and threatened to kill her.

        Police took photographs of bruises to her arms, a black eye, a cut on her lip and the phone which had a chipped screen. A video statement was also recorded.

        Police arrested and charged our client with:

        1. Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm;
        2. Common Assault;
        3. Stalk and Intimidate;
        4. Destroy and Damage Property;
        5. Use Carriage Service to menace.

        They also applied for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO).

        Our client came to us aghast that he had been charged.

        We immediately obtained his instructions as to what had actually occurred and formulated a strategy to have the charges dismissed.

        First, we asked our client to provide screenshots of all messages sent between himself and his partner around the time of the incident. The messages from the days after the incident showed his partner apologising for her behaviour.

        The messages also showed that our client was fed up with his partner’s behaviour and had attempted to end the relationship after the argument.

        We also subpoenaed phone records of the partner. These revealed that there was no phone call between our client and her on the day of the alleged threat.

        Further, we issued subpoenas to the building for CCTV which showed her having no injuries after the argument.

        At the Hearing, we expertly cross-examined her and were able to establish that our client was innocent.

        The magistrate dismissed all of the charges and the AVO against our client.

        An application was then made for legal costs against police.

        We cross-examined the Police officer in charge as to his failure to investigate the phone records, messages and CCTV.

        The Magistrate also granted costs against Police due to their failure to adequately investigate.

        We have now made a formal request for criminal charges to be brought against the complainant for making a false complaint.

        Our client is jubilant with the outcome and is considering civil proceedings against his ex-partner.

      • No Criminal Record for Drug Supply of 18 ‘Ecstacy’ Tablets
      • Our client is a 22-year-old man from the United Kingdom who is on a student visa.
        He is studying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of technology Sydney.
        Throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning, Police had been conducting a drug dog operation in the Kings Cross area.
        Police sighted our client. Ur client made eye contact with Police and then immediately turned around and began walking away.
        They approached our client and asked if he consented to being searched, which he did.
        In the course of the search, police located a resealable plastic bag containing 18 capsules of MDMA (‘ecstacy’) secreted in our client’s underwear.
        Our client was arrested and cautioned. He made full and frank admissions to possessing the tablets. He also stated that he intended to share the capsules with his friends.
        In NSW, sharing a prohibited drug with another person – even if you do not receive any payment for it – is considered supply.
        As such, our client was charged with supplying a prohibited drug.
        Our client had been to a number of other lawyers who had told him that he could not avoid a conviction.
        We thought otherwise.
        We immediately began preparing our client for sentencing.
        He was provided with our tailored Apology Letter and Character Reference Guides. We also arranged for him to attend the SMART Recovery Program.
        We obtained his Unite Kingdom criminal record (which was clean).
        We also obtained his academic transcript as well as letters from lecturers and tutors at his University which confirmed the impact a criminal conviction would have on his career prospects would be devastating.
        In Court we made lengthy oral submissions highlighting the strong subjective case we had prepared.
        We also brought the Court’s attention to the decision of R v Mauger [2012] NSWCCA 51 which confirmed that despite the number of pills, a ‘non-conviction’ order was within range.
        The Magistrate was persuaded not to impose a criminal record on our client and released him on a two-year good behaviour bond without conviction.
        Our client was ecstatic and looks forward to pursuing his career in law.