Over 25 years of criminal law experience
Professional advice & Affordable service
Representation by the Principal Solicitor or Barrister
WHAT CATLAW OFFERS
At CATLAW we offer over 25 years' experience, solely focused on ‘affordable' Criminal, AVO, and Traffic (CAT) law representation. Matters of assault (common, aggravated), drink driving (DUI), drug offences (driving, possess, supply, traffic, commercial), domestic violence, bail applications, mental health applications, and appeals are often defended by CATLAW in Sydney and the Northern Beaches. However, examples of alternate CATLAW legal services offered in Local, District and Supreme Courts, includes representation in alleged matters such as:
Criminal: theft offences (e.g. shoplifting/stealing/ larceny, identity theft, fraud, robbery), break and enter into premises (unlawful entry), property offences (e.g. receiving stolen property, criminal damage of property), affray, internet and telecommunication (e.g. sexting offences), firearm offences, extortion, consorting / collaborating, forgery, terrorism, corporate and white-collar crime, sexual offences, manslaughter, murder, and Summary Offences (less serious offences), including: offensive language/conduct, graffiti, loitering, personal possession of knives and other offensive implements (excluding firearm offences), and trespass.
AVO: CATLAW offers defence of both ADVO (Apprehended Domestic Violence Order) and APVO (order aimed at the protection of a person where there is no domestic relationship) matters, including stalking and intimidation, from both a civil perspective, and from a criminal breach, and/or, criminal offence related perspective.
Traffic: drink driving, DUI (PCA), drive disqualified/suspended, dangerous / negligent / reckless / predatory driving, mobile phone use whilst driving, street racing, traffic light offences, speeding offences, Habitual Traffic Offender Declarations, and driving licence appeals.
PERSONAL ETHICS
"Experience in life has taught me that everybody makes mistakes that they regret, and that occasionally people can find themselves in the misfortunate position of being accused of wrongdoings when they are completely innocent. I understand that our criminal justice system can be a very daunting experience either way; sometimes equivalent to walking through a living hell. It is that understanding that has made me completely non-judgmental; whilst simultaneously it provides me with the ongoing motivation to strive toward the best outcome for each client that I defend. In the case of those who readily admit guilt, I wholeheartedly believe that every person, without exception, has characteristics made up of good virtues, and therefore no-one is ever beyond moral, and/or, legal redemption. In the case of those who maintain their innocence, I also believe that they deserve to be thoroughly listened to, understood, and be provided with a ‘real chance' of proving their position. In both cases I believe that ‘everyone' deserves respect, human compassion, and competent/experienced legal representation that is focused on working with the client toward a positive outcome, never above them in a condescending/dictatorial manner".
John Dinale
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Principal Solicitor LLB GDLP