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Parramatta DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Parramatta Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Drink and drug driving charges from across Western Sydney are dealt with at Parramatta Local Court, 12 George Street. We assist clients at Parramatta Local Court by appearing at court mentions, guilty pleas and sentencing hearings, preparing comprehensive sentencing submissions and character reference material, advising on licence disqualification periods and mandatory alcohol interlock rules under New South Wales law, and preparing Section 10 non-conviction applications.

Court: Parramatta Local Court, 12 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. Registry 9.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Temporary change: Penrith Local Court is listed to sit at Parramatta Courthouse from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027.
Law: NSW Road Transport Act 2013. A first mid range PCA means 3 to 6 months' disqualification, then at least 12 months on an interlock licence.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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What should you do before your Parramatta Local Court date?

If you plan to plead guilty at Parramatta, the work you do before court is the part that matters most. Use this checklist as a guide. Your own timeline depends on when you were charged and when your first listing is.

As soon as you are charged

Read your court attendance notice. Check the court (Parramatta Local Court, 12 George Street), the date and the exact charge, for example "mid range PCA" under section 110(4) of the Road Transport Act 2013.
Check whether police suspended your licence. Police can suspend on the spot for mid range, high range, DUI and refusal charges (RTA s 224). If you need to drive for work, look at whether a licence suspension appeal is open to you, and do it quickly.
Do not drive while suspended. Driving while suspended is a separate offence that makes the drink driving matter much harder.

Three to four weeks before court

Enrol in and start the Traffic Offenders Program. Courts expect to see a completion certificate, not a booking confirmation. See our guide to the NSW Traffic Offenders Program.
Ask two or three people who know you well to write character references. Each referee must say they know about the charge. Generic references carry little weight.
If alcohol use, stress or health played a part, see your GP or a counsellor and ask for a short letter about the steps you have taken.

One to two weeks before court

Get a letter from your employer on letterhead explaining your duties, whether you drive for work, and what a disqualification would mean for your job.
Write a short apology letter to the court. Say what happened and what you have changed, without excuses.
Gather proof of any hardship to others, such as caring for children or a relative, school runs or medical appointments, and how you will manage public transport during a disqualification.

The day before

Print two copies of everything: references, certificate, letters and your licence record if you have it.
Plan your trip to 12 George Street and allow time for parking and getting through the entrance.

Which drink driving charges are heard at Parramatta?

Parramatta Local Court deals with the full range of NSW drink and drug driving offences for people charged across Western Sydney:

novice, special, low, mid and high range PCA offences (RTA s 110);
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (s 112);
refusing or failing a breath test or breath analysis (Sch 3 cl 16);
combined alcohol and illicit drug offences (s 111A);
drug driving "presence" offences after roadside testing (s 111). See our guide to drug driving offences in NSW.

The Local Court and District Court share the courthouse at 12 George Street. Drink driving matters are generally dealt with in the Local Court. The Parramatta Children's Court is a separate court at 2 George Street; this page is about adult matters at the Local Court.

Where do Parramatta drink driving charges come from?

Matters listed at Parramatta can come from stops on the main roads through the area, such as the Great Western Highway, James Ruse Drive, Church Street, the M4 and the Cumberland Highway. Western Sydney has heavy commuter traffic and long distances between home and work, so a licence can be tied directly to their job, and losing it affects employers, families and carers as well.

What penalties and interlock rules apply in NSW?

Parramatta Magistrates apply the same NSW law as every other Local Court. Here is the short version for a first offence. Our NSW drink driving offences guide has the full detail, including repeat offences.

Charge (first offence)	Maximum penalty	Licence outcome on conviction
Low, novice or special range	20 penalty units ($2,200)	Disqualification 6 months automatic, 3 months minimum. A penalty notice instead means a 3-month suspension
Mid range (0.08 to under 0.15)	20 PU ($2,200) and/or 9 months' prison	Mandatory interlock: 3–6 months' disqualification, then at least 12 months on an interlock licence
High range (0.15 or more)	30 PU ($3,300) and/or 18 months	Mandatory interlock: 6–9 months, then at least 24 months
DUI (alcohol) or refuse breath analysis	30 PU ($3,300) and/or 18 months	Mandatory interlock: 6–9 months, then at least 24 months

A NSW penalty unit is $110 (CSPA s 17), as at 20 October 2026. Interlock periods are from RTA s 211 and the TfNSW Alcohol Interlock Program table.

An interlock exemption order is only available on narrow grounds, such as having no access to a vehicle or a medical condition that stops you using the device (s 212). For a first mid range offence only, the court can also make one if an interlock order would cause severe hardship. Find out more in our alcohol interlock guide for NSW.

Is a no-conviction outcome realistic at Parramatta?

It can be, in the right case. Under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 the Magistrate can find the offence proved but dismiss it, or discharge you on a conditional release order, without recording a conviction. No conviction means no automatic disqualification.

Before you set your heart on it, check two things:

Have you had a section 10 for a similar offence in the past 5 years? If so, it is not available (RTA s 203).
How serious was the offence? A low reading with no crash and strong references is very different from a high reading or a collision.

If section 10 is not realistic, the preparation in the checklist above still matters. It goes to where in the range the fine and disqualification fall. Our guide to avoiding a drink driving conviction in NSW explains how the court approaches it.

What happens on the day at 12 George Street?

Before you go in. The registry is open from 9.00am to 4.30pm. Arrive early, as there is usually a queue at the entrance and security screening. Bring your court attendance notice and your printed documents.

Finding your matter. Check the court list for the day to find your courtroom. Parramatta is a busy court with several courtrooms sitting at once, so your matter may be called at any time during the morning list.

In court. Your lawyer announces your appearance, enters your plea and hands up your material. The Magistrate reads it, hears submissions and the police facts, and then sentences you, often on the same day if everything is ready.

After court. If you are disqualified, it usually starts that day. If an interlock order is made, you will need to contact an approved interlock provider and TfNSW before the minimum disqualification ends. Our NSW DUI court process guide walks through each step.

Audio visual links. The court has AVL facilities in courtrooms 1.1, 1.4, 2.1 and 2.2. Whether you can appear by AVL is up to the court, so do not assume you can.

Penrith matters relocated here. The Local Court of NSW has announced that, because of refurbishment work at Penrith Courthouse, Penrith Local Court sittings and registry services will operate from Parramatta Courthouse from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 12 March 2027, and Penrith Courthouse reopens on Monday 15 March 2027 (checked 20 Oct 2026). If your papers say Penrith and your date falls in that window, check the notice on the Local Court of NSW court locations page.

Video: preparing a Parramatta drink driving matter

In this Boorman Lawyers TV episode we talk through a drink driving matter at Parramatta Local Court and the preparation that helped. No two cases are the same, and the video is general information, not advice about your case.

Which other Western Sydney courts are nearby?

If your matter is listed at a nearby court, these pages cover the local details:

Fairfield Local Court drink driving (about 7 km)
DUI lawyers for Blacktown Local Court (about 10 km)
Bankstown Local Court DUI matters (about 11 km)
Penrith drink driving charges, including the temporary move to Parramatta

For all other courts, see our NSW courts we attend directory.

Video Case Reviews: Preparing for Parramatta Local Court

These short videos explain how sentencing works at Parramatta Local Court , what Magistrates commonly look for, and how early preparation — including the Traffic Offenders Program , references and treatment — can materially improve your result.

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Parramatta drink driving FAQs

Where is Parramatta Local Court?

Parramatta Local Court is in the Parramatta Courthouse at 12 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. The postal address is PO Box 92, Parramatta NSW 2124. The registry is open 9.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (Local Court of NSW court locations list).

Is Penrith Local Court sitting at Parramatta?

According to the Local Court of NSW, Penrith Local Court sittings and registry services will be temporarily relocated to Parramatta Courthouse, 12 George Street, from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027 while Penrith Courthouse is refurbished. Check your court papers and the official notice for your date.

Do I need to attend Parramatta Local Court in person?

For a drink driving sentence, you should expect to attend. Some mentions can be dealt with by your lawyer, and the court has audio visual link facilities, but whether you can appear remotely is a decision for the court. Your lawyer will tell you which dates you must attend.

Will I lose my licence before my court date?

Possibly. Police can suspend your licence immediately when you are charged with mid range, high range, DUI or refusing breath analysis, and the suspension continues until the court deals with the charge. A first low, novice or special range offence dealt with by penalty notice carries a 3-month suspension instead of a court date.

Is mid range drink driving at Parramatta an interlock offence?

Yes. Since 3 December 2018, a first mid range PCA offence anywhere in NSW has been a mandatory interlock offence. Unless the Magistrate makes an exemption order, you will be disqualified for 3 to 6 months and then must drive with an interlock for at least 12 months.

Can I complete the Traffic Offenders Program online?

Some providers run the program online. Check that the provider and format you choose will be accepted for your matter before you enrol. Finish it before your sentence date and bring the certificate.

Sources and date checked

Sources and references for this page, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Australia Post – postcode finder: Parramatta 2150 (delivery area) and 2124 (PO Boxes) — checked 20 Oct 2026
Local Court of NSW – Court locations P (Parramatta Local and District; Penrith relocation notice) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – current version for 1 October 2026 (ss 108, 110, 112, 203, 205, 209–212, 224) — checked 20 Oct 2026
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) – ss 10, 17 — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Alcohol Interlock Program — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Drink and drug driving penalties — checked 20 Oct 2026

This page is general information about New South Wales law only. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts.

Parramatta Local Court — court details

Parramatta Local Court

Street: 12 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Postal: PO Box 92, Parramatta NSW 2124
Phone: 1300 679 272 (Local Court of NSW registry line)
Registry hours: Registry 9.00am – 4.30pm · telephone 8.30am – 4.30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday
Facilities: Audio visual link (AVL) in courtrooms 1.1, 1.4, 2.1 and 2.2

➜ Get directions

Local Court of NSW, Court locations – P (localcourt.nsw.gov.au), saved 19 Oct 2026: street 12 George Street (no postcode given), postal PO Box 92 Parramatta NSW 2124. Street postcode 2150 per Australia Post (Parramatta delivery area; 2124 is the Parramatta PO Box postcode), checked 20 Oct 2026. These are the court registry's details, not Boorman Lawyers office details. Check your court papers for your listing time and courtroom.

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What to have ready

Court & next listing date: Which court is on your paperwork and when your matter is listed.
Charge or reading (if known): Tell us the charge or reading if you have it — you do not need your full police facts yet.
Work & driving needs: Let us know if you rely on your licence for work or family responsibilities.

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