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Being contacted by City Police Station about an interview, or taken into custody there, is a moment where early legal advice can shape everything that follows.

At Hugo Law Group, we represent clients throughout the Australian Capital Territory dealing with criminal charges, traffic offences, bail applications, investigations, and family violence order matters.

From the first contact with police through to any court appearance connected to City Police Station, our lawyers work to protect your position.

Contact Information

Address: 16-18 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT 2601
Police Assistance Line:131 444

About City Police Station

City Police Station serves the Canberra city centre (Civic) and surrounding inner suburbs, including Braddon, Acton, Reid, and Turner, as part of ACT Policing’s North District. Officers investigate a broad range of matters, including traffic offences, assault allegations, family violence incidents, drug offences, theft, fraud, and other criminal matters.

The City Police Station complex also houses the ACT Watch House, the principal police custody facility in the Territory, which makes this station particularly relevant if a person has been taken into custody.

People are commonly asked to attend City Police Station to be interviewed, to answer their bail, or to provide a statement, and some attend following an arrest.

No matter the reason for your attendance, knowing your legal rights before you make any decision is central to protecting your case.

Have Police Asked You To Attend City Police Station?

Many people assume that a voluntary request to attend means they are not a suspect, but police frequently conduct these interviews as part of an active investigation.

Where you have had a call from police, received a notice to attend, or been asked to sit for a recorded interview, you should speak with an experienced criminal lawyer before responding.

Our criminal defence lawyers can explain:

  • Whether you are required to attend;
  • Whether you should participate in an interview;
  • Your right to silence;
  • Potential criminal charges; and
  • The best strategy to protect your interests.

Arrested And Taken Into Custody At City Police Station?

If you have been arrested and held at the ACT Watch House within the City Police Station complex, it is important to understand the legal rights available to you.

It is wise to speak with a lawyer before you take part in an interview, make any admissions, or consent to particular police requests.

Hugo Law Group can provide urgent legal advice regarding:

  • Police interviews
  • Bail applications
  • Criminal investigations
  • Search warrants
  • Forensic procedures
  • Traffic offences; and
  • Serious criminal charges.

Legal advice at an early stage can stop mistakes that might later be relied on as evidence in court.

Courts Commonly Associated With City Police Station

Charges laid at City Police Station are usually heard in the ACT Magistrates Court, while more serious matters proceed to the ACT Supreme Court.

Which court ultimately hears your matter turns on how serious the allegations are. Learn more about the courts we attend across the ACT.

Criminal Offences We Defend

Hugo Law Group acts for clients facing a broad range of criminal and traffic charges, including:

Our team regularly appears in courts throughout the Australian Capital Territory.

Speak With A City Criminal Defence Lawyer

If you have been contacted by police, arrested, charged, or asked to attend over a matter being looked into by City Police Station, contact Hugo Law Group straight away.

Our criminal defence lawyers provide clear, strategic advice, protect your rights during the investigation, and represent you throughout the court proceedings that follow.

Contact Hugo Law Group today to discuss your matter confidentially.