Testimonials - the best outcome - Sutherland Local COurT

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Metin had my charge diverted out of the courts.  I only had to go once and Metin was there with me.  I will keep seeing my doctors and taking my meds.  Thank you Metin.

This was my eighth appearance before the court for drug matters.  I was on a Community Correction Order and a Community Release Order both for drug charges.  Metin had compiled my medical records and wrote submissions to the  Magistrate.  He appeared and spoke for me and argued against the Police prosecutor who wanted a harsher penalty.  My Community Correction Order and Community Release Order were revoked.  I now have a good behavior bond and a fine which I can pay off by doing drug counselling through a Work Development Order.

There is much to be said about a lawyer with sharp intellect,  impeccable manners and a British accent. Even more to be said when he is a dazzlingly skilled lawyer, and a magnanimous human whose humility leaves all at ease.  Metin I cannot thank you enough for the dismissal of my case and the restoration of my good name.

I met Metin at court when he had finished appearing for another client.  My matter was listed for hearing but my Solicitor had not come to court.  I asked Metin for help.

Metin discovered that Police did not have their witnesses at court and  appeared for me. Metin objected to the Police  application to adjourn and spoke to the Magistrate who did not allow the Police adjournment.  Police had to withdraw the case and it was over.

Police were called by neighbors when I had an argument with my wife.  Police recorded a conversation they had with my wife and then took out an ADVO.  My wife did not want this but Police refused to withdraw it.  Metin negotiated with NSW Police and appeared at court and the ADVO was withdrawn by Police. 

I do not speak English.  

I have been to court for other knife offences in the past. Metin arranged an interpreter and appeared at court for me. He had spoken with my Doctor who wrote a letter.  He made an appointment for me to see the court mental health nurse. 

The charge was dismissed at court. 

Thank you.

Police refused me bail saying the four Strictly Indictable charges were too serious and there will be a trial in the District Court.  I was taken from the police station to prison and held overnight.  

Metin made a bail application the next morning and I was out of custody by 4pm. 

Thank you for getting my charge withdrawn and dismissed on the day of the hearing.  No conviction,  no fine, no court costs.  Thank you, thank you. 

You are so scrupulous, meticulous and thorough. You miss nothing! Thank you and thank you again 

Thank you for representing me numerous times with this court matter and always reassuring me that things would be okay and always being so knowledgeable and transparent with what would be happening in court. Thank you again for all the help, support, and kindness that you have shown me every step of the way in this matter.  

Police came to my home after I had argued with my wife.  I was arrested and thrown to the floor.  

Police charged with  me with Contravene prohibition / restriction in  ADVO,  Assault  Police Officer in Execution of Duty x 2 and Resist / Hinder Officer in Execution of Duty.  

All matters were dismissed and diverted out of Court.  

Metin's attention to detail and knowledge of law was outstanding. 

All matters were dismissed and diverted out of Court.   I can't believe the nightmare is over.  No more court, no more bail conditions. Thanks so much for all of your help Metin.  Such a relief. 

Thank you for all your support with this matter.  I was charged with Common Assault, Larceny and Excluded person fail to leave licensed premises.

After your help, advice and preparation you spoke to the charging Police Officer, the Police Prosecutor and the Magistrate who dismissed all three charges on the first Court date. 

I had three Domestic Violence assault charges against me and a difficult ADVO.  You negotiated at the Downing Centre Local Court with the police prosecutor and the Officer In the Case to withdraw two of the charges.  

My matter was finished today with a good behavior bond for 12 months and a reduced ADVO.  Now I can meet with my partner and family again and we can try to move on with our lives. 

We sincerely thank you!

For our daughters’ Domestic Violence case, the professional efforts, contributions and precious time devoted to the case, we are joyful that it reached a successful outcome, all because of your hard work. 

We are sincerely grateful.

I was charged with possession of 60 caps whist I was on bail for other possession charges. You got me bail, helped me with rehab and got me into counselling.  It took six months from charge to sentencing but no prison for me.

I was on Holiday from France when I was charged with supply of Ecstasy.

Police refused me bail and kept me over night in a cell.  You appeared for me and the court gave me strict bail and held my passport.

Thank you for taking time to explain everything to me and also my mother back in France.

Thank you so much Metin for your assistance and guidance.  Three months ago police took out an ADVO against me with my daughter as the person in need of protection.

My daughter has an intellectual disability and I am her carer and support person.  She told neighbors that I had beaten her.

After you wrote to police and appeared in court for us police agreed to withdraw their application and the ADVO.   I did not know police can withdraw an ADVO.