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Lawyers Hawthorn
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Hawthorn with an experienced staff of lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. We have experience dealing with criminal law cases in many jurisdictions and courts, and you can trust our firm to get the job done.
Legal Services in Hawthorn
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Hawthorn
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Hawthorn assists clients in a wide variety of criminal matters. We have experience representing clients in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have handled 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
Defending clients in criminal court requires skill and experience. At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, we have skilful lawyers with the experience you can trust. Our team is able to advise and assist you regardless of where you are facing charges – whether they be in Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, or the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hawthorn 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 Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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 handled often by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We defend many clients who have been charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local courts successfully. If you are dealing with a drink driving matter, you can trust us to handle your case the right way.
Drug Lawyers
Our lawyers that specialise in drug-related charges at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represent clients with cases that range from small quantity possession charges in Magistrates’ Court to offences that include large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Drug charges have the potential to result in serious consequences. As such, it is important to choose the best counsel to represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Hawthorn
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 Hawthorn
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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best solicitors in the field and provide high-quality legal representation. Our firm concentrates its practise on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law, and our solicitors attend the same courts regularly, which gives them an unmatched grasp on the court system and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose the best lawyer in Hawthorn?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Hawthorn. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Hawthorn, 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 is the role of a criminal defence lawyer?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Hawthorn defend clients at every stage of their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete virtually all of the tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and other lawyers to resolve matters, examining evidence, and presenting arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen their clients’ repercussions.
Price of a good criminal lawyer?
Lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, time spent in court or dealing with the courts, and numerous other factors. However, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers work hard to provide clients with cost and fee information. At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, whenever possible, we quote one fee for services rendered. For cases that are held in County and Supreme Courts, we explain our fees at the onset of representation whenever possible.
How can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
Don’t go to court unrepresented because of your financial circumstances. If you are unable to afford a criminal lawyer, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may still be able to assist you. Our firm welcomes enquiries regarding Legal Aid, and we occasionally work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. Legal Aid is a government-funded service available to individuals in Australia who are unable to pay for legal services. Legal Aid provides free legal advice or representation to these individuals.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Hawthorn, you should hire a lawyer in Hawthorn 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?
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 questions should I ask a criminal lawyer?
When contacting a lawyer you are interested in hiring, you should ask a few important questions. The following questions are helpful to ask regardless of what type of criminal charge you are facing.
- What outcomes could result from the charges that I am facing?
- Do you have experience representing clients in this type of case?
- Do you specialise in criminal law or any other type of law?
- How long will I be dealing with this matter?
- What is the estimated cost for this matter?
- How long have you been licensed?
