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Lawyers Canterbury
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an established and reputable criminal law specialist firm serving Canterbury. Our lawyers are experienced advocates for clients charged with criminal offences ranging from traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Canterbury
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Canterbury
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Canterbury assist in criminal matters in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Our advocates at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers 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
The criminal defence lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have considerable experience. If you are facing criminal charges in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal, you can trust the criminal lawyers at our firm to adequately represent you.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our lawyers are experts in the law governing traffic offences. Our team represents clients in matters related to careless driving, loss of traction, driving under the influence of drugs, and alcohol-related offences on a regular basis. Our team of lawyers can help you reach the best outcome in your case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving matters are often handled by Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm has defended clients that are charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. You can trust our experienced solicitors to represent you the right way.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Canterbury represents clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to larger, more serious infractions such as commercial trafficking charges. The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We have experienced lawyers that can represent you with drug matters. Contact us today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Canterbury
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Canterbury was founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with excellent representation in criminal matters. Our firm is a criminal law specialist firm accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. We have over 100 years of combined firm experience representing clients as traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. Our firm strives to provide outstanding customer service, advocacy, and attention to detail in every matter, with every client we encounter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Canterbury
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 is the best criminal law firm in Canterbury. We have a team that is composed of the best solicitors that specialise in criminal law. Our lawyers focus on practising criminal law, traffic law, and the law governing intervention orders. As such, our firm’s solicitors possess a great deal of specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter in Canterbury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Canterbury. Provide our firm’s support staff with information about your criminal matter, and our staff will do their best to direct you to the right lawyer. When you meet a potential lawyer, ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your potential representation are on the same page regarding your case.
What is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
Criminal defence lawyers represent their clients in cases involving violations of criminal law. Criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of assignments and tasks that must be completed in criminal law cases. For example, criminal defence lawyers may examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is in your favour. Criminal defence lawyers also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen sentences or remove charges from your record. Criminal defence lawyers make certain that your voice is heard in the courtroom.
How much is a great 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 a great criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 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.
Who can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Canterbury, you should hire a lawyer in Canterbury 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.
At what stage should I hire a criminal lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer the moment you are charged with a criminal offence. However, there is no need to fret if you are further into your matter and you haven’t hired a solicitor yet, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are deep in the process. A good criminal lawyer can possibly reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and resolving 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?
