02 9235 3033 
godkin@windeyerchambers.com.au
NSW Bar since 2014 • 8 Windeyer Chambers, Sydney CBD • Direct access available in many criminal matters
As a direct access barrister, Peter can advise and represent clients in many criminal matters without a solicitor.
If your matter requires a solicitor, Peter will explain that during your first conference before you decide how to proceed.
You don’t need to know exactly which offence applies before seeking legal advice.
Peter can explain:
Assault Charges
AVO and Breach of AVO
Drug Offences
Facing an assault charge, from common assault to grievous bodily harm?
Get clear advice on what the charge means and what happens next.
Served with an AVO or charged with breaching one?
Understand your options before your next court date.
Charged with drug possession, supply or deemed supply?
Understand how the law applies and what the court will consider.
Need a bail application heard urgently?
Peter can advise on show cause matters, unacceptable risk and urgent bail applications.
Many people search for a criminal lawyer when they need legal advice.
For many criminal matters, Peter can work with you directly from the outset without first engaging a solicitor.
If your matter requires a solicitor, he’ll explain that during your first conference before you commit to anything.
Meet Peter Godkin
Peter Godkin has been a member of the NSW Bar since 2014 and practises exclusively in criminal law.
He appears regularly in the Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court of NSW, representing clients throughout Greater Sydney and across New South Wales.
Before joining the Bar, Peter worked as a high school teacher and community worker. That experience continues to shape the way he practises today. He believes clients should understand not only what is happening in their case, but why. His approach is to explain legal issues clearly, answer questions honestly and provide practical advice so clients can make informed decisions.
Peter practises from 8 Windeyer Chambers in Sydney CBD and accepts suitable matters on a direct access basis, allowing many clients to speak directly with the barrister who will advise them and appear in court.
Peter understands that legal matters can be stressful, and that uncertainty of costs could well add to that stress. Peter will discuss costs with you in the first conference.
The first one hour conference in chambers is FREE!
Peter will provide you with a costs agreement and costs disclosure specifying an estimate of total costs.
Fixed price agreements are possible – please talk to Peter about this
Responding to Tendency and Coincidence Evidence in NSW Criminal Trials
Tendency and coincidence evidence is some of the most contested material in a criminal trial. Used well by the prosecution, it.
Read More
Tactical Considerations in Judge-Alone Trials (NSW): Section 132 and the Interests of Justice
For a solicitor running an indictable matter, whether to seek a judge-alone trial is one of the earliest and most consequential.
Read More
Assault charge and ADVO breach – Matter dismissed
After a difficult and abusive 10-year marriage, Peter’s client (wife and mother of 4) was charged with common assault. After pleading.
Read More
Poor driving record – Minimum suspension
With a poor driving record including a previous licence suspension of 2 years, Peter’s client was charged with DUI. After hearing,.
Read More
“When Peter represented me, the result he got was much better than I ever expected!” D.P.
“Peter offered me the chance to get fair and honest justice that no others would believe in.” R.S.
“After a shocking driving record, including a previous suspension for 2 years, I couldn’t believe it when Peter achieved only a 3 month suspension.” J.T.
“My sentence was 6 years shorter than I got last time.” P.G.
Criminal Matters
Assault Charges
AVO and Breach of AVO
Drug Offences
Bail Applications
Wills and Estates
Appeals
Psychiatric Injury