Canberra · Areas we serve
Criminal defence lawyer for Gungahlin.
Gungahlin is one of Canberra's fastest growing districts. Its criminal matters are heard in the ACT Magistrates Court and Supreme Court in the city, and Aaron Kernaghan appears for people across the north.
- RegionGungahlin & northCanberra district
- CourtCityMagistrates and Supreme Court
- Local policeGungahlin StationInvestigating station
- Direct line0421 717 019Confidential
Where your matter is heard.
Gungahlin has grown quickly, and it is served by the Gungahlin police station, but it has no criminal court of its own. Matters from the Gungahlin district are heard in the ACT Magistrates Court in the city, with serious matters committed to the ACT Supreme Court.
Wherever you live in Canberra, ACT criminal matters are heard centrally. Summary matters and the first stages of serious matters are dealt with in the ACT Magistrates Court in the city, and serious indictable matters are tried in the ACT Supreme Court next door. There is no local court in each district, and no District Court in the ACT, so the court you attend is the same wherever the charge arises.
Matters that come up in Gungahlin.
Everyday matters from the district include driving and drink driving charges, assault, and drug matters, along with the occasional serious charge that goes to the Supreme Court. The approach is the same for each: bail, the brief, and the decision on whether to defend.
What to do if you are charged.
The first steps are the same everywhere. Say nothing to police about the substance until you have advice, and use your right to silence. Get the bail position right at the first appearance, because a refusal is hard to undo. And get the brief read early, so the real strengths and weaknesses of the case are known before any decision about a plea. A confidential first call sets all of that in motion.
Frequently asked.
Is there a court in Gungahlin?
No. Gungahlin matters are heard in the ACT Magistrates Court in the city, with serious matters committed to the ACT Supreme Court. There is no separate district court in the ACT.
Do you take matters from the Gungahlin area?
Yes. Aaron Kernaghan appears for people across Gungahlin and Canberra's north, in the ACT Magistrates Court and Supreme Court.
How much will my matter cost?
It depends on the charge and whether it is a plea or is defended. The realistic figure is given on the first call, before any retainer is opened. There is a full explanation on the cost page.
Charged in Gungahlin or nearby?
A confidential first conference. The brief is read. The realistic options are set out. Speak to Aaron Kernaghan directly before you decide anything.
Request a confidential consult 0421 717 019