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Lawyers Burnside
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Burnside is an accredited law firm that specialises in criminal defence. Our team of solicitors has extensive experience in representing clients charged with criminal offences ranging from lesser offences such as traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to matters that carry serious consequences such as murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Burnside
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Burnside
Our lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assist clients with virtually all criminal charges. We have an immense amount of experience representing clients in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court We also deal with criminal matters including, but not limited to, drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants.Criminal Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced criminal defence advocates. Whether you are required to attend the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Criminal Lawyers are uniquely positioned to help you.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are extremely experienced in representing clients in a variety of traffic offences including loss of traction, careless driving, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. We may be able to assist you in retaining your driver’s licence, reducing jail time, or getting your charges withdrawn.
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 in Burnside represents clients charged with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity trafficking charges. The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Our firm can represent you in drug matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Burnside
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by solicitors, David Dribbin and Michael Brown, to provide individuals charged with criminal offences with the best possible representation. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm that specialises in criminal law. Our firm has over 100 years of combined firm experience in traffic law and criminal defence. We go to great lengths to provide clients with excellent advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every matter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Burnside
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
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 Burnside 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?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Burnside. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Burnside, 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 does a criminal defence lawyer do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Burnside 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.
How much does a good criminal defence lawyer cost?
A criminal defence lawyer’s fees typically vary based on the matter at hand. For Magistrates’ Court matters, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers quotes one fee for services rendered whenever we can do so. We want our clients to know exactly what their representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, it is more difficult to provide a straightforward quote, but we 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 Burnside specialises in criminal defence and can assist you in finding a good criminal lawyer. We are available every day of the week from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. by phone and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video alternative appointments to people who are unable to meet at our Burnside office. In our initial meeting, we gather information about your legal issue, and we use this information to find you the best lawyer.
What can I do if I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer?
If you cannot afford the fees of a criminal lawyer, there are other options for you. Legal Aid is a common alternative. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia. It provides legal representation or advice to qualifying individuals, free of charge. Our firm accepts all Legal Aid enquiries and on occasion, our firm works with clients that receive Legal Aid funding.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
If you are charged with a criminal offence in Burnside, you should hire a lawyer in Burnside 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 Burnside that can assist you with all of your criminal defence needs.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
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 questions are important for me to 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?