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Looking for a Civil Rights lawyer? Have you suffered from a violation of your rights? Are you now considering what steps you want to take? No matter your reason for seeking legal counsel, we at James & Jaramillo are here to guide you every step of the way.
Time is of the essence when it comes to seeking legal services. Receiving advice on time can be the difference between a favourable and unfavourable result for your case. After your free initial consultation, if we are of the opinion that your case has a high probability of success, we will represent you on a no-win, no-fee basis. You will not incur further legal costs out of your pocket to have your matter heard in Court.
Understanding whether or not you have a human rights claim is a crucial first step in finding a civil rights lawyer for legal action. You must find a trusted law firm when inquiring about your case. If you are looking to hire a civil rights lawyer in Australia for human rights issues, call James & Jaramillo for any inquiries.
We do not simply stop at winning your criminal trial, hearing, or getting the charges withdrawn. You become a victim of the criminal justice system, and if your civil rights are impinged upon by the State, we will fight for your compensation or, at the very least, your legal costs. More importantly, at the end of the proceedings, our clients feel they finally have closure. Their reputation has been restored, and they can move on with their lives.
Our lawyers are committed to providing the best legal defence possible for all our clients. Every case is a top priority for JJ Lawyers. JJ Lawyers have experienced professionals that will fight a wide range of human rights violations.
One of the easiest ways to assess a situation for a claim is to ask, “Did an intentional tort occur?” An intentional tort is a trespass against the person seeking defensive counsel. This means that someone committed a wrongful act against you on purpose.
The most common intentional torts are assault and battery, though many more transgressions fall under this category. If you believe this applies to you, an intentional tort lawyer will represent you in Court for this human rights violation.
Intentional Torts consist of the following torts:
There is a further tortious action, namely proceedings to recover damages for malicious prosecution.
You can bring intentional torts to claim against the Australian Federal Police, NSW Police or any other policing agency from another State or Territory. It is not just limited to a police agency. You can also bring action against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) or Corrective Services.
For a woman, it is very difficult to deal with harassment, stalking and intimidation. Last year, I have applied for APVO against my neighbour.
Although I had CCTV footages and other evidence, to actually go through the whole court process is stressful, especially because I decided to represent myself in the court. Once I stepped into the legal process the realization hit me that having evidence may not be enough to win and protect myself from the defendant. When you represent yourself, the defendant’s solicitor sees that as an easy winning for his client and uses intimidation tactics.
I have contacted several solicitors but was put off by their emotionlessness approach. I contacted Jonathan Jaramillo from James and Jaramillo Lawyers who offered free first consultation. Comprehensive information offered by Jonathan was very impressive. He listened attentively and took time to answer my questions. He did not tell me what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear. I decided to represent myself and asked Jonathan if he would guide me and advise me throughout the process. This would be more cost-effective for me. Regardless of the size of the case, Jonathan was from the beginning to the end extremely professional, prompt and kind. He explained everything clearly making me feel confident with the legal process.
I have managed to get Interim Order in the early stage of the process-mention, which was protecting me till the final hearing in March 2024 when I won the case. This outcome could not have been achieved without working with Jonathan and his professional guidance. I can’t speak highly enough about Jonathan Jaramillo and recommend him for anyone who is looking for a good, responsive and reliable solicitor, and a genuine person.
Maninder Kaur2023-03-30Just wanted to say we were so blessed that we chose James and Jaramillo Lawyers , couldn’t have asked for lawyers better than than . The situation and mess that we were in earlier these lawyers stepped in and took the stress of our shoulders. He took time to understand our circumstances and was always available to ease our minds and take pressure of our minds . We know we could count on him anytime. Thank you so much . Really appreciate all that you did .Martin Glascoe2023-03-28Very positive experience with J&J today. Despite late engagement, Jonathan was able to make the necessary time to assist, providing a detailed list of supporting artefacts I needed to support my case, even taking a call at 8pm! The case plan was fully explained and I felt confident the best result would be achieved. Thanks J&J team!Jennifer Vargas2023-03-23Thank you to Jonathan and Jamie for your support. I highly recommend J&J Lawyers as they are professional and effective. What a great outcome in my case... Gracias Jonathan!Michael Metherell2023-03-17Jonathan and his team are very good at what they do. I was dealing with Jonathan and his assistant Jamie, they were both extremely helpful and supportive with helping me prepare for my court case. Jonathan holds himself very professionally in court and is a confident lawyer. Considering my circumstances where not great and had a hard case, Jonathan handled it well and in result of this it all went in my favour. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jonathan, I'm very greatfull to have found you.Gail2023-03-15Best lawyers ever very thorough has your best interests at heart I wouldn't goSidney C2023-03-08Positive experience & positive outcome - After being in contact with multiple different law firms, I found Jonathan was the right lawyer for us. He was very responsive (even outside working hours) and was able to provide us with one on one service. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and was always available to ease our minds by providing clear and honest advice. Jonathan shows great confidence in his work which allowed us to place our trust in him for representation. During a highly stressful period, Jonathan definitely made the court process just that little bit easier. Your time and dedication to your work does not go unnoticed - thank you Jonathan!Jye Doyle2023-03-02I’d like to highly recommend Tom Seeney from James & Jaramillo Lawyers. Tom took me on as a client after I was struggling with a lawyer from another firm that took no care in my case. Tom has represented me in multiple cases now and has never failed to impress me with his professionalism and attention to detail, saving me from serious legal implications more times than I could’ve imagined. 5 stars, would not look past him.Angela Doyle2023-03-02I would like to highly recommend Tom Seeney. Mr Seeney took over my case at fairly short notice after my previous lawyer proved to be unsatisfactory. Tom was thorough, extremely knowledgeable about the law and professional in his demeanour at all times. I am so grateful that he took on my case as we got an outstanding outcome. Would highly recommend him. Big thank you from Jye, Liz and Anj.RIEG Wang2023-03-01I am so so grateful to find Tom to help my divorce case After almost one year with a really aweful law firm,which cost me a lot of money and put me in a very difficult position,i want to say big thank you to Tom,you are a great lawyer,but more importantly, a decent human To those who are stucking in a divorce case, i hope you can find a good lawyer like Tom and end the case soon!Mohammad Islam2023-02-26Very much professional and organised. I am really happy with the service they provided. Definitely recommend others to give them a call and book an appointment to see the difference.
Maninder Kaur2023-03-30Just wanted to say we were so blessed that we chose James and Jaramillo Lawyers , couldn’t have asked for lawyers better than than . The situation and mess that we were in earlier these lawyers stepped in and took the stress of our shoulders. He took time to understand our circumstances and was always available to ease our minds and take pressure of our minds . We know we could count on him anytime. Thank you so much . Really appreciate all that you did .Martin Glascoe2023-03-28Very positive experience with J&J today. Despite late engagement, Jonathan was able to make the necessary time to assist, providing a detailed list of supporting artefacts I needed to support my case, even taking a call at 8pm! The case plan was fully explained and I felt confident the best result would be achieved. Thanks J&J team!Jennifer Vargas2023-03-23Thank you to Jonathan and Jamie for your support. I highly recommend J&J Lawyers as they are professional and effective. What a great outcome in my case... Gracias Jonathan!Michael Metherell2023-03-17Jonathan and his team are very good at what they do. I was dealing with Jonathan and his assistant Jamie, they were both extremely helpful and supportive with helping me prepare for my court case. Jonathan holds himself very professionally in court and is a confident lawyer. Considering my circumstances where not great and had a hard case, Jonathan handled it well and in result of this it all went in my favour. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jonathan, I'm very greatfull to have found you.Gail2023-03-15Best lawyers ever very thorough has your best interests at heart I wouldn't goSidney C2023-03-08Positive experience & positive outcome - After being in contact with multiple different law firms, I found Jonathan was the right lawyer for us. He was very responsive (even outside working hours) and was able to provide us with one on one service. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and was always available to ease our minds by providing clear and honest advice. Jonathan shows great confidence in his work which allowed us to place our trust in him for representation. During a highly stressful period, Jonathan definitely made the court process just that little bit easier. Your time and dedication to your work does not go unnoticed - thank you Jonathan!Jye Doyle2023-03-02I’d like to highly recommend Tom Seeney from James & Jaramillo Lawyers. Tom took me on as a client after I was struggling with a lawyer from another firm that took no care in my case. Tom has represented me in multiple cases now and has never failed to impress me with his professionalism and attention to detail, saving me from serious legal implications more times than I could’ve imagined. 5 stars, would not look past him.Angela Doyle2023-03-02I would like to highly recommend Tom Seeney. Mr Seeney took over my case at fairly short notice after my previous lawyer proved to be unsatisfactory. Tom was thorough, extremely knowledgeable about the law and professional in his demeanour at all times. I am so grateful that he took on my case as we got an outstanding outcome. Would highly recommend him. Big thank you from Jye, Liz and Anj.RIEG Wang2023-03-01I am so so grateful to find Tom to help my divorce case After almost one year with a really aweful law firm,which cost me a lot of money and put me in a very difficult position,i want to say big thank you to Tom,you are a great lawyer,but more importantly, a decent human To those who are stucking in a divorce case, i hope you can find a good lawyer like Tom and end the case soon!Mohammad Islam2023-02-26Very much professional and organised. I am really happy with the service they provided. Definitely recommend others to give them a call and book an appointment to see the difference.
No matter who you are or where you are from, you have the right to basic civil rights. It is important that you know what you are entitled to and that you understand your options. Being charged with an offence will always be a stressful matter, but it is one that you don’t have to be alone in.
The right civil rights lawyer is empathetic and understanding. They will want to connect with and fight for you in court. If you are looking for a civil rights lawyer in Australia, we are the best people for the job.
If you believe you have been the victim of a rights violation, contact us at your earliest convenience. We are happy to answer any inquiries you have about our services and how we can best serve you. No matter your needs, our firm will use all available resources to bring your transgressors to justice and return your peace of mind.
Here we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding our legal services at James & Jaramillo.
As a firm, we are passionate about protecting your civil rights. After your free initial consultation, if we are of the opinion that your case has a high probability of success, we will represent you on a no win, no fee basis. You will not incur any further legal costs out of your own pocket to have your matter heard in Court.
Lawyers often describe an assault or battery from the Police as excessive use of force. Police are allowed to use force as long as it is just, necessary and reasonable. If you have experience an assault or were “roughed up” by Police, come for an initial consultation and we will advise you if you have a case against police.
The legal definition of an assault was described in the case of R v Burstow; R v Ireland [1998] 1 AC 147. An assault is any act and not a mere omission to act by which a person intentionally or recklessly causes another to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.
The legal definition of a battery is a voluntary and positive act, done with the intention of causing contact with another, that directly causes that contact.
Battery cases are often wrongly referred to as an assault cases. Although often they can go hand in hand the difference is that the defendant must have intended the consequence of the contact with the plaintiff. The contact itself does not need to cause the plaintiff to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.
Simply put false imprisonment is when a person is restrained unlawfully. In order to prove false imprisonment it has to be an intentional, total and direct restraint on a person’s liberty.
In the case of Cowell v Corrective Services Commission (NSW) (1988) 13 NSWLR 714; an inmate was held in detention (gaol) beyond their term of imprisonment. Correctives argued that it was an honest mistake but the Court held that it was still an intentional act and a total and direct restraint on the person’s liberty, so it was still false imprisonment.
If you liberty has been taken from you by police or other authorities come for an initial consultation and we will advise you if you have a case for false imprisonment.
Malicious prosecution is committed when a person wrongfully and with malice institutes or maintains legal proceedings against another. It is often very difficult to prove malicious prosecution. The High Court of Australia provided a decision about the elements that need to proven for a malicious prosecution in the case of Beckett v NSW (2013) 248 CLR 432 at paragraph 4:
“…the plaintiff must prove four things: (1) the prosecution was initiated by the defendant; (2) the prosecution terminated favourably to the plaintiff; (3) the defendant acted with malice in bring or maintaining the prosecution; and (4) the prosecution was brought or maintained without reasonable probable cause.”
We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. However, that is not to be confused with ‘Pro Bono’. Please contact us to find out more or to book a free consultation.
JJ Lawyers provides exceptional representation at convenient locations. Your case is our top priority, and we are a company that values our clients above all else. Transparency, empathy, trust, and persistence are what drive us. We don’t tell you what you want to hear but what you need to know.
Here at James and Jaramillo, we believe that understanding is the first step in handling a civil rights issue. In this time of discomfort and uncertainty, you want someone on whom you can depend. Our foremost goal is to keep your best interests in mind.
We take the time to understand the complexities of each of our client’s individual situations. We educate our clients on their options to make the process as stress-free as possible and allow them to make their own decisions. Hiring a civil rights lawyer should not be an additional hassle for you. Let us make things easier.
Justice is not only for certain people; it is what everyone deserves, including you. If you believe you need a civil rights lawyer in Australia, call James & Jaramillo at (02) 8378 8585 for a free consultation regarding your case.
Some law firms only take clients whose cases will require minimal effort to close. In that instance, the case might not always be seen for its true severity. Here at James & Jaramillo, your success is our number one priority. With us, you’ll receive a free consultation, and, if we determine that there is a high probability of your case being successful, we will take the case.
Additionally, we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. You will have your case heard in front of a court for no additional cost to you, and if we cannot produce results, our services will be pro bono.
If you choose JJ Lawyers, we can guarantee transparent, cost-effective, and honest representation. With James and Jaramillo, you can rest assured that our strong litigation team will be able to support you, whatever your case may be.
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