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Lawyers Altona
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Altona with an experienced staff of lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. We have experience dealing with criminal law cases in many jurisdictions and courts, and you can trust our firm to get the job done.
Legal Services in Altona
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Altona
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Altona assist in many criminal matters. Our firm’s lawyers have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court, and we have experience handling many criminal offences, including 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 have experience in criminal court that you can trust. Our firm has over 100 years of combined experience defending clients charged with criminal offences. We are able to advise and assist you whether you are facing charges in Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, or the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Altona are knowledgeable about traffic laws and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving cases are often handled by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our lawyers have defended clients who have been 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 has a team of lawyers dedicated to representing clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can carry serious offences, and if you are charged with a drug offence, you must choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Altona
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a reputable and trusted law firm founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with the absolute best representation in criminal matters. We are Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers with over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. We consistently demonstrate attention to detail, superior advocacy, excellent forensic judgement, and unmatched customer service for all of our clients.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Altona
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly-regarded firm based in Victoria with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers specialise in criminal law and have a great deal of experience advocating for their clients. We have developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Additionally, we embrace the concept of client care, and with each case, we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers prides itself in providing the best legal representation to its clients. Our firm has been practising criminal law, traffic law and intervention order law solely for years, and by attending the same courts in Altona on a regular basis, we are extremely familiar with the courts’ procedures and legal subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
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 is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Altona defend clients at every stage of their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete virtually all of the tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and other lawyers to resolve matters, examining evidence, and presenting arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen their clients’ repercussions.
Cost of a good criminal defence lawyer?
The costs and fees of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the matter at hand. Our policy at Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, is to quote one fee for services rendered whenever possible – so you will know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, we will strive to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How do I find the right criminal lawyer to defend me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Altona 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 or email. Our firm also offers phone and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Altona office for consultations. In these meetings, we will learn more about your legal issue and use the information we gather to find you the best legal representation.
What are my options if I can’t afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot pay a criminal lawyer’s fees, there are alternative options available. Legal Aid is a helpful and substantial option for support. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia that provides legal representation and advice, free of charge to individuals that qualify for the program. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers accepts Legal Aid enquiries, and we occasionally take on clients that are recipients of Legal Aid funding.
Who can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Altona, you should hire a lawyer in Altona who has a specialty in handling criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer will have a familiarity with the legal process and the law that governs your offence. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
When to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. However, if you are past that point, do not fear, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are part of the way through the process. The right lawyer can reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and making things right.
What questions should I ask a criminal lawyer?
When interviewing lawyers to represent you in your criminal matter, asking the right questions is imperative. If you ask the right questions, you can determine whether a lawyer is right for your case. The below questions may help you determine what lawyer would best represent you.
- What outcomes are possible?
- Do you specialise in criminal law?
- Have you handled a case like mine?
- What does the timeline/time period look like in this case?
- How much will this cost?
