Lawyers for Assault and Violent Offences

At Ridge Legal, we represent clients throughout Nowra, the Shoalhaven and the Illawarra in all criminal matters. From first contact with police through to court hearings, sentencing and appeals, we provide clear advice and strong advocacy to protect your rights and your future. For assault and violent offences, we offer specific guidance on how charges are dealt with in court, what penalties may apply, and the options available to defend or mitigate the charge.

In NSW, assault charges can range from common assault through to more serious violent offences such as affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and grievous bodily harm (GBH). Each carries different maximum penalties, including fines, community orders, and imprisonment. A common assault charge may arise even without physical injury, while offences such as affray involve threatening or violent behaviour in public. Courts treat these matters seriously, but there are often defences or mitigating factors that can be raised. If you need an assault lawyer in Nowra or a Wollongong assault lawyer, we can provide the local knowledge and experience you need. Whether you are facing a common assault charge, defending an affray charge, or seeking advice from a grievous bodily harm lawyer, we can guide you through the process.

For assault and violent offence matters, we offer fixed fee representation, so you know exactly how much it will cost.

We appear in all jurisdictions, including the following Shoalhaven and Illawarra courts:

• Nowra Local Court

• Wollongong Local Court

• Port Kembla Local Court

• Kiama Local Court

• Albion Park Local Court

• Milton Local Court

• Batemans Bay Local Court

Call us today for a free consultation on the next steps, and how we can represent you.