Whyalla Magistrates Court Lawyers
Upper Spencer Gulf criminal & traffic defence, remote or in-person. Fixed fees and a free 30-minute strategy call.
Court Snapshot
- Address: 1 Whitehead St, Whyalla SA 5600
- Registry: (08) +08 8648 8120
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am – 4 : 30 pm
- Traffic list: 10 : 00 am Court 1
- Remote: Webex link on request (apply by 3 pm prior day)
- Daily case list: View today’s criminal matters
Fast Facts
- Parking: Free angled street parking on Whitehead & Darling Tce
- Bus: Spencer Gulf Coaches stop – 3-min walk (Jenkins Ave)
- Airport: Whyalla Airport – 10-min drive
- Cafés: Ada Ryan Gardens kiosk & Essington Lewis Ave cafés – 4-min walk
Jurisdiction & Upper Spencer Gulf Circuit
Handles summary criminal, traffic and civil claims ≤ $100 k for Whyalla, Cowell, Kimba and surrounding Eyre Peninsula towns.
Circuit days: Port Lincoln & Ceduna matters linked by AVL when required.
Facilities & Services
- Duty solicitor desk (Wed & Fri mornings)
- Registry e-lodgement kiosk (CourtSA)
- Interpreters & JP service on request
- Family Violence list second Monday monthly
How Your Matter Proceeds
| Stage | What Happens | Our Value |
|---|---|---|
| First mention | Matter called; date set. | Appear under written authority—no lost workday. |
| Disclosure | Police brief; plea talks. | Audit evidence & negotiate. |
| Plea / trial | Sentencing or contest. | Submissions for s 16 no-conviction / s 81 hardship. |
| After-care | Payments, licence restoration. | Manage variations & record sealing. |