For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Footscray. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Footscray, 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., seven days a week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.

Criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Footscray defend clients at each step of the way in their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete the necessary tasks that must be handled in criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer may contact the courts and appropriate opposing representation to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence or compose and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen criminal sentences.

The costs of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the case. Some matters are more expensive and take more time while other matters do not require as much time and legwork. At Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever possible – so you know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset. For cases in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.

Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Footscray 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 and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Footscray office in person. In these meetings, we will learn more about the legal issue you are dealing with and use this information to find you the best legal representation.

If you are unable to afford the fees of a criminal lawyer, there are still options for you. Legal Aid is a common alternative; it 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.

When you are charged with a criminal offence in Footscray, you should hire a lawyer in Footscray 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 Footscray. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.

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.

When looking for a lawyer, you should always ask questions to determine whether the lawyer is the best person to represent you in your criminal matter. The following questions may help you learn more about your potential advocate.

• What outcomes typically result from my charges?

• Have you represented clients in a case like this?

• •  In what area of criminal law do you specialise?

• What does a typical timeline look like for these matters?

• What are fees or hourly rates?

• How long have you been employed in the legal field?