Criminal Law Specialists
Experts in all criminal matters including coronial inquests as well as cases involving affray, assault, drugs, firearms, and more.
24/7 Criminal Law Advice
We are available across Wollongong and the Illawarra region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to advise you on your case — and our first consultation is free
Top-Tier Team
Our criminal law team is guided by a former police officer and senior police prosecutor with unrivalled knowledge of court procedures.
Extensive Experience
With many years of experience in courtrooms, we run a majority of our summary matters without the costly alternative of briefing barristers.
Here to Help
Is the death of your loved one or someone you know being investigated by a coronial inquest? You may need the expertise of a lawyer to manage the impact of the coroner’s findings. The criminal lawyers at Kells can advise and represent you through all stages of the coronial process and provide you with compassionate support during this difficult time.
How Can Our Coronial Inquest Lawyers Help?
Being involved in a coronial investigation can be an extremely distressing experience. Not only is it emotionally challenging, but the legal complexities can be overwhelming. But with the support of a skilled legal team, you can alleviate the burden and navigate the process with confidence.
At Kells, our criminal lawyers have experience in providing legal advice and representation to individuals during coronial inquests. With our deep understanding of the legal intricacies involved in such proceedings, we strive to ensure that your rights and interests are protected. All of this while providing the compassion you need to get through this difficult time.
Get Expert Legal Advice
If you would like to discuss your case with our criminal law team, please get in touch. We are available 24/7 to help you and offer a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A coronial inquest is a court hearing where the Coroner considers evidence to determine the identity of the deceased and the date, place, manner and cause of death of the deceased. At this hearing, the Coroner may call witnesses to give evidence of their knowledge of the circumstances of the death.
You may request in writing that an inquest be held, and your reasons why, however, the Coroner will only take this into account when deciding whether to hold an inquest.
In most cases inquests are open to the public, however, on some occasions, the Coroner may close the court or prohibit the publication of certain material. At the end of the inquest, the Coroner will make a ‘finding’. This is a different document from the post-mortem report. The finding can vary in length, from a single page to many pages for a case involving an inquest. The finding will be sent to the Senior next of kin, and other people as directed by the Coroner.
If you’re facing a coronial inquest, you should seek immediate legal advice and representation from an experienced criminal lawyer who can guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected.
Area of Expertise
Affray
Assault
Bail
Criminal Penalties
Coronial Inquests
Driving Suspensions
Drink Driving
Drugs
Firearms
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Traffic Offences
Drink & Drug Driving
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