Domestic Violence & 

Criminal Matters.

We offer assistance in applying for and responding to Protection Orders.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can apply to the Court for a domestic violence order imposing certain conditions on the person who has committed the violence. Temporary protection orders are available for urgent matters. These orders often state that the person must be of good behaviour towards you and not commit domestic violence as well as conditions surrounding going within a certain distance of your home or workplace. In considering applications for domestic violence orders, the Court must be satisfied that domestic violence has occurred and that an order is necessary and desirable for your protection.

If the police or another person apply for a domestic violence order naming you as the respondent, you can either object to the making of that order, however, a temporary order will likely be made in the interim until the matter can proceed to trial on a later date, or, you can consent to the order being made (generally without admitting to the domestic violence that the application alleges).

We offer assistance with traffic and criminal matters on a case-by-case basis. If you need help with a traffic or criminal matter, please telephone our office to discuss your matter.

A conviction for serious traffic offences such as disqualified driving, drink or drug driving and dangerous driving can result in expensive fines, loss of licence and even jail. Losing your license can have a significant impact on your employment and your family life. At KCH Lawyers, we can assist you with the legal process of most traffic offences and help you obtain a work licence so that your employment is not jeopardised.

KCH Lawyers are a Legal Aid Queensland Preferred Supplier. Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Depending on your situation and the details of your legal matter, you may be eligible for Legal Aid Queensland to fund your legal costs. If you are seeking Legal Aid, please contact us and we can assist you with the application process.