Areas of focus
Areas of Focus
01
Assault Offences
Representation for assault charges, including common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, choking and affray.
02
Domestic Violence
Strategic and discreet representation for domestic violence charges, from first appearance through to defended hearings and sentence proceedings.
03
ADVOs
Representation in Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and Apprehended Personal Violence Order proceedings, including contested hearings and applications to vary or revoke existing orders.
04
Drug Offences
Representation for drug offences, including possession, supply, deemed supply, cultivation, importation and other serious drug-related charges.
05
Traffic Offences
Representation for serious traffic offences, including drink and drug driving, police pursuits, dangerous driving, speeding offences and driving while suspended or disqualified.
06
Bail Applications
Urgent representation for Local Court and Supreme Court bail applications, including variations of existing bail conditions.
07
Sexual Offences
Representation for sexual assault, sexual touching and other sexual offence allegations, from the investigation stage through to defended hearings and sentence proceedings.
08
Fraud & Dishonesty
Representation for fraud, stealing and other dishonesty offences, including complex and serious allegations.
09
Licence Appeals
Conducting appeals against Police and Transport for NSW licence suspensions.
10
District Court Appeals
Representation in District Court appeals against Local Court convictions and sentences, including severity and conviction appeals.
The Norus Criminal Defence approach
Focused on defence. Focused on you.
Each matter receives careful analysis, clear direction and individual attention.
Personalised representation — Every case is different. Our approach is tailored to your circumstances and focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Strategic defence — We analyse the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case and build a clear and tactical strategy from the outset.
Clear advice — Clear advice about your options and next steps.
Principal Solicitor
Shantel Norus
Shantel Norus is the Principal Solicitor of Norus Criminal Defence Lawyers. She represents clients when the consequences of a criminal or traffic matter can extend well beyond the courtroom.
Her experience includes successfully defending criminal charges at hearing, securing bail for clients in custody, achieving successful outcomes on appeal, and advocating for clients facing the prospect of imprisonment.
Shantel is known for being meticulous in her preparation, strategic in her approach and unwavering in her representation. She takes the time to understand not only the case against her client, but the person behind it — identifying weaknesses in the prosecution case, exploring every available avenue and building a defence strategy tailored to the individual.
At Norus Criminal Defence, clients deal directly with Shantel and receive the personal attention of a boutique criminal defence practice.
Every Case. Every Client. Every Defence.
Confidential consultation & immediate assistance
Your defence starts here.
What happens in the early stages of a criminal investigation can significantly affect how a matter progresses. Before taking part in a Police interview or making decisions about your case, it is important to obtain clear legal advice.
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