Mount Barker Magistrates Court Lawyers

Adelaide Hills criminal & traffic defence, remote or in-person. Fixed fees and a free 30-minute strategy call.

Court Snapshot

Address: 37 Hutchinson St, Mount Barker SA 5251
Registry: (08) 8204 2444
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 council car park behind courthouse (enter via Cameron Rd)
Bus: Adelaide Metro 864F & 838 stop on Hutchinson St
Taxis: Mount Barker Taxi rank—Gawler St 3-min walk
Cafés: Gawler St cafés & bakeries – 3-min walk

Jurisdiction & Hills Circuit

Serves Adelaide Hills, covering summary offences, traffic matters and civil claims ≤ $100 k.

Circuit days: Strathalbyn & Murray Bridge Youth-Court lists monthly.

Facilities & Services

Duty solicitor (Tue & Thu mornings)
Registry e-lodgement kiosk (CourtSA)
Interpreters & JP on request
Family Violence list last Friday each month

How Your Matter Proceeds

Stage	What Happens	Our Value
First mention	Matter called; date set.	Appear under written authority.
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.

Contact & Map

Email: mountbarker@courts.sa.gov.au
Website: courts.sa.gov.au

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