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Lawyers Carlton
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Carlton is a firm made up of experts in criminal law. Our lawyers have the knowledge, skill, and experience and are ready to assist you in resolving your criminal matters. Our firm’s lawyers have a great deal of experience representing clients in a wide variety of matters ranging from minor traffic offences in Magistrates’ Court to major cases brought before the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Carlton
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Carlton
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Carlton 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
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have extensive experience defending criminal cases. It does not matter if you are required to appear before the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, or Victorian Court of Appeal, our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is uniquely equipped to assist 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 We may be able to assist you in retaining your driver’s licence, reducing jail time, or getting your charges withdrawn.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
Drink driving is one of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers’ areas of expertise. Our firm represents many clients that are charged with drink driving offences including driving under the influence (“DUI”) and driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”). Our drink driving lawyers have the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Carlton 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 Carlton
Founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-respected firm that provides clients with the best representation in criminal matters. Our firm is comprised of Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience as both practising traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. Our attention to detail, advocacy, forensic judgement, and customer service cannot be matched by another firm.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Carlton
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm located in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm specialises in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s trial barristers. We also understand and embrace the concept of customer service. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have the best defence solicitors and is ultimately the best criminal law firm in Carlton. Our solicitors focus solely on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law and attend the same courts on a daily basis, providing them with highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a good lawyer in Carlton?
To choose the best criminal defence lawyer, you should reach out to Dribbin & Brown if you are located in an area served by our firm. Provide our support staff with information about your criminal matter, and we can point you in the right direction and connect you with a lawyer that will best serve your needs. When determining if the lawyer is good for you, ask the lawyer any question you may have at the onset of the matter to ensure you are both on the same page about your representation.
What is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
In a criminal case, criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. Criminal defence lawyers work to ensure that your voice is heard in the courtroom. For example, a criminal defence lawyer may examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is in your favour. Criminal defence lawyers may be able to assist you with the removal of charges from your record and lessen your sentences by negotiating with local courts.
How much does a good criminal defence lawyer cost?
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 Carlton?
To find a good criminal lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown; we can help. Our firm is available by phone from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. You may also contact us by email. We offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to meet in person. We will learn about your legal issue and use our expertise to determine which legal expert in our firm can best handle your matter.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
If you are unable to afford the fees of a criminal lawyer, there are options available to you – notably Legal Aid. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia that provides legal representation or advice to qualifying individuals, free of charge. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers accepts and welcomes Legal Aid enquiries and on occasion, our firm works with clients that are recipients of Legal Aid funding.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Carlton, you should hire a lawyer in Carlton who has a specialty in handling criminal cases (a criminal defence lawyer). A criminal defence lawyer will have a familiarity with the legal process and the law that governs your offence in Carlton. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal 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 lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When contacting lawyers to potentially represent you, there are a few key questions that you should ask. Keep in mind that these questions may vary based on the nature of your criminal matter.
- What are the possible outcomes for my case?
- Are you familiar with this type of case?
- Do you specialise in an area of criminal law?
- How long will I be dealing with this matter?
- What are your fee rates?
- How long have you held your licence?
