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Lawyers Abbotsford
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Abbotsford has a staff of experienced lawyers ready to assist clients with matters involving criminal law. Our firm is an accredited, criminal law specialist firm. We have experience with minor offences such as traffic offences in Magistrates’ Court, major offences in Supreme Court, and the offences in between.
Legal Services in Abbotsford
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Abbotsford
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Abbotsford assist in most if not all criminal matters. Our team of expert lawyers have experience handling matters in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We also have experience dealing with many criminal charges including, but not limited to, drink driving, drug offences, matters involving traffic offences, bail applications, appeals, family matters, violence, assault, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants.Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialises in criminal defence advocacy. The lawyers at our firm are dependable and are able to represent you in matters in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our traffic lawyers represent clients in a number of traffic matters including careless driving offences, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. Our firm can help you reach the best outcome in your case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving cases are handled regularly by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our solicitors have defended many clients who were charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. We have the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers located in Abbotsford represent clients with drug offences in Magistrates’ Court, County, Court, and the Supreme Court. Our clients’ offences range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has a number of experienced lawyers that can represent you. Reach out today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Abbotsford
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a reputable firm of Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers. Our firm was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with the best representation in criminal matters. We have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as traffic and criminal defence lawyers. Our team consistently demonstrates superb attention to detail, unmatched, zealous advocacy, excellent forensic judgement, and excellent customer service for all of our clients.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Abbotsford
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our solicitors specialise in criminal law and are highly experienced advocates. As such, we have developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s most prominent trial barristers. We know that our clients come first, and in every case, we work to achieve the absolute best results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best in the field and provide high-quality legal representation. Our firm concentrates its practice on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law, and our solicitors attend the same courts routinely, which gives them an intimate grasp on the court system and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a good lawyer in Abbotsford?
If you are located in an area served by our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, contact us for assistance with choosing the best criminal lawyer. Our support staff will gather information from you about your criminal matter and point you in the right direction to a lawyer that will best serve your needs. After you have been connected with a lawyer, determine if the lawyer is a good fit for you. Ask the lawyer any questions that you may have regarding the representation and spend time interviewing your lawyer at the onset.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
Criminal defence lawyers represent clients in cases involving violations of criminal law. These advocates are a voice for their clients, and they handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. Criminal defence lawyers research the law surrounding their clients’ offences, examine the evidence against their clients, and present their clients in the best possible light to the courts. Criminal defence lawyers can also negotiate with the government to lessen sentences or assist in the removal of charges from their clients’ records.
Price of a good criminal lawyer?
The costs and fees of hiring a criminal defence lawyer will vary greatly based on the matter at hand. Our policy at Dribbin & Brown is, for Magistrates’ Court matters, to quote one fee for services rendered whenever we are able to do so. We want our clients to know exactly what their representation will cost from the beginning. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts that are more involved, we will do our best to clearly explain our fees at the onset.
How do I find the right criminal defence lawyer for me in Abbotsford?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Abbotsford can help you find a good criminal lawyer. Our firm specialises in criminal defence. We are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. by phone and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Abbotsford office in person. In these meetings, we will learn more about the legal issue you are dealing with and use this information to find you the best legal representation.
What to do if you can't afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, do not go to court unrepresented. There are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, on occasion we work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. In Australia, Legal Aid is a government-funded service that provides free legal advice or representation to individuals who are unable to pay for legal services.
What lawyer can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Abbotsford, it will benefit you to hire a lawyer in Abbotsford who has a specialty in criminal defence. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with the legal process and the law governing your offence in that jurisdiction. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has highly experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
Should I hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as I am charged with a criminal offence?
It is beneficial to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. This may lessen the overall time you will spend dealing with a criminal matter. If you are already part of the way into the matter, you can still hire a solicitor to assist you. The right lawyer can reduce the stressors you have associated with your criminal case by stepping into the matter and working to resolve it.
What questions are important for me to ask a criminal lawyer?
When contacting potential lawyers, there are a few key questions that you should ask clients. Keep in mind – the questions you should ask may vary on the nature of your criminal matter.
- Based on the charges I am facing, what possible outcomes may result?
- Have you dealt with a case like mine before?
- Do you specialise in criminal law?
- Roughly how long will my case take?
- What are your rates?
- How long have you practised law?
