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Lawyers Cotham
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an accredited criminal law firm with a team of experienced criminal defence lawyers ready to assist you. Our defence lawyers deal with matters in various jurisdictions including the Magistrates’ Court and the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Cotham
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Cotham
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers firm in Cotham assists in a number of criminal matters. Our firm’s lawyers have experience in a variety of courts including Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We also have experience handling many different types of criminal legal matters, 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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Cotham know your local traffic laws inside and out and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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
The drug lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represent clients with drug offences ranging from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court and the County and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can be quite serious, and it is important to choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Cotham
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the leading firm in Cotham because of our superb attention to detail, exceptional advocacy, unmatched forensic judgement, and the customer service we provide to all of our clients. David Dribbin and Michael Brown originally founded Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers to provide clients with the best possible advocacy in criminal matters. Over the years, our firm has become a reputable and trusted name in the community. We are a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic and criminal defence lawyers.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Cotham
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is well-known throughout Victoria. We have locations in many suburbs including Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm is a criminal law specialist firm accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. Our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates who have excellent reputations in the community. Most importantly, at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, we care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results in every case.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best criminal law firm and has the best defence solicitors. Our lawyers solely practise criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law. Our solicitors also attend the same courts routinely and regularly, giving them a highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the best criminal lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assist clients in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer for their case in Cotham. If you provide our firm’s support staff with the pertinent information about your criminal matter, we will direct you to the appropriate lawyer. When you meet your lawyer, it is important to make certain you and your lawyer are on the same page regarding your representation. Ask questions and our lawyers will happily answer if they are able.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Cotham 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 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 the right criminal lawyer to defend 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 to do if you can't afford a criminal lawyer?
If you are unable to afford the fees of a criminal solicitor, there are still options available for you. You do not have to go to court unrepresented. Legal Aid is a common alternative. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia that provides legal representation or advice to individuals that qualify, free of charge. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers accepts and welcomes Legal Aid enquiries, and on occasion, we work with clients who receive 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 Cotham, you should hire a lawyer in Cotham who has a specialty in handling criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with both 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?
Involving a quality criminal advocate from the beginning can potentially save you an immense amount of time, money, and stress. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team with vast experience handling matters of criminal law. Our solicitors are readily available to assist you in resolving your legal issues. Contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers for assistance today!
What are some questions I should ask a criminal lawyer?
When interviewing potential solicitors to represent you in your criminal matter, it is important to ask them questions. If you ask the right questions, you can determine whether a lawyer is right for your case. These questions may prove useful to you in making your determination.
- What are the possible outcomes?
- Do you have a specialty in criminal law, or do you specialise in criminal law?
- Do you have experience dealing with cases like this?
- How long until we reach a resolution?
- Will this be a substantial financial obligation? What are your fee rates?