Civil Law Case Studies

Read about the many cases where O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors have successfully sued the police on behalf of our clients. We litigate for things like unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

Suing Police for Misconduct

Our client, Terry*, visited Bondi Police Station to make a complaint. Read the following

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Jessy* from Brisbane, Queensland faced a troubling incident on a quiet evening at her

Army Abuse in Australia

Our client, Bill*, was just a teenager when he attended an Army Apprentice School

Lawyers For Police Accountability

Suing Police for Assault: Our client, Dave* went to a nightclub with friends to

Suing Police for Misconduct

Suing Police For Misconduct: Harassment at Train Station Ends in Victory for Client. Our

Suing Police for Misconduct

Our client, Tom*, is a dedicated police officer. In early January 2022*, he was

a black and white photo of a girl covering her head with her hands

Abuse at Juvenile Detention: This case represents a tragic failure of the system to

Army Abuse in Australia

In 1982*, Ryan* joined the Army as a 16-year-old* apprentice motor mechanic. He began

Sexual Abuse by Police Officer 

Tara wins compensation after enduring physical abuse at a navy training base. Due to

Hannah Thomas

Our client, Cherish Kuehlmann, won a landmark case against NSW police after they arrested

Suing for Police Misconduct, Assault and False Imprisonment

Suing for Police Misconduct, Assault and False Imprisonment: O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors successfully

Criminal Defence & Civil Action

Malicious Prosecution: Our client, a Sydney man who was falsely accused of domestic violence

abuse at youth detention centre

Suing state for abuse at Navy School: In 1968*, Dean* enlisted in the Royal

police assault

On 15 June 2020*, our client, Adam* was walking with a friend in Sydney,

abuse at youth detention centre

Our client, Maria*, is a young woman with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability.

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Facts: Suspect’s home is robbed after police search leaves it open A warrant was

Our client, Amy* had a brother called Paul.* He was 20 years of age

Police Misconduct in NSW

O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors are experts in assisting clients sue the police for

Police Misconduct in NSW

In a pivotal case handled by the District Court of NSW, Trisha*, sought justice

Police Misconduct in NSW

Police charged our client, Ben*, with possession of prohibited drugs. At the time of

Police Misconduct in NSW

In a distressing case of mistaken identity, three Aboriginal plaintiffs represented by our firm

Police Misconduct in NSW

Our client, Jane*, was a retired teacher in her late 60s. She also spent

We have years of experience representing clients who need to sue the state for

Our client, Ron*, wanted to sue the state for the army abuse he suffered

Police Misconduct in NSW

We represented a man named Ross* who successfully sued the NSW police for assault,

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