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Lawyers Avondale Heights
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Avondale Heights 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.
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Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Avondale Heights
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a great deal of experience. Our team practises in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court and represents clients in matters such as drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff & infringement warrants.Criminal Lawyers
Criminal defence lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced advocates for the accused. Our firm’s lawyers have experience assisting clients appearing in all levels of court including Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers we have a team of lawyers dedicated to handling traffic law matters. Our lawyers represent clients charged with traffic offences including careless driving, loss of traction, drink driving, drug driving, and driving with a suspended licence. If you are charged with a traffic violation, we may be able to help you retain your driving privileges, get your charges thrown out, or minimise your sentence.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Our advocates at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialise in handling drink driving matters. We have many years of experience representing clients in driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and general drink driving cases in various Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. Our clients can trust our criminal lawyers to adequately represent them.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represents clients with a wide range of drug offences – small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of lawyers has represented clients in Magistrates’ Courts, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges should not be taken lightly. It is important to choose counsel that understands the nature of these charges and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Avondale Heights
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 Avondale Heights
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is well-known throughout Victoria. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our team of highly-experienced advocates specialises in criminal law. We have excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Lastly and most importantly, our clients come first, and we work to achieve outstanding results for each and every client.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best in Avondale Heights. Lawyers at our firm solely represent clients dealing with matters of criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law and have access to the same courts regularly, giving them a thorough understanding of the courts and the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose the best lawyer in Avondale Heights?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Avondale Heights. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Avondale Heights, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Contact us any time from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., any day of the week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.
What is the role of a criminal defence lawyer?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Avondale Heights defend clients in all stages of their criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers complete the majority of tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and appropriate lawyers to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in the criminal matter. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen repercussions.
Cost of a good criminal defence lawyer?
Costs of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the criminal matter and a large number of other factors, e.g., the defendant’s prior record, the length of time in court, the jurisdiction, etc. At Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever we can – so our clients know exactly what their representation will cost at the onset. For County and Supreme Court matters, we do our best to explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How to choose the best criminal defence lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you find the best lawyer to represent you in a criminal matter. Our support staff is available by phone or email seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. We also offer virtual appointments to individuals who are unable to meet in person. We learn about your legal issue and use our knowledge and expertise to determine which criminal law specialist in our firm will best handle your matter.
What can I do if I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer?
If you cannot afford the costs of a criminal lawyer, there are options available for you. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia that provides free legal representation or advice to qualifying individuals. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers welcome Legal Aid enquiries from individuals who are interested in receiving aid or have been approved to receive aid. On occasion, our firm works with clients that have received funding from the Legal Aid program.
What lawyer can represent me in a criminal case?
If you are charged with a criminal offence in Avondale Heights, you should hire a lawyer in Avondale Heights who specialises in handling criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers are familiar with the legal process, and a criminal defence lawyer in your area will be familiar with the law that governs your offence. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a number of experienced lawyers in Avondale Heights that can assist you with all of your criminal defence needs.
Should I hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as I am charged with a criminal offence?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, a criminal lawyer may be able to assist you in resolving your matter. It is best to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as possible. A criminal lawyer can help you every step of the way. If you reach out early, your lawyer can work with you in the early stages and save you time and potentially avoid a stressful situation.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence 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?