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Lawyers Heidelberg
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Heidelberg
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Heidelberg 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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialises in criminal defence advocacy. The lawyers at our firm are dependable and are able to represent you in matters in the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are well-versed in the law governing traffic offences and regularly deal with a variety of offences, including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, and both drink and drug driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, get your charges withdrawn, or minimise the time spent in custody.
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 Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court. We have the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers dedicated to representing clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can carry serious offences, and if you are charged with a drug offence, you must choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Heidelberg
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown, has become a trusted and esteemed law firm in Heidelberg. Our firm is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience as practising traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers go to great lengths to provide clients with zealous advocacy, customer service, and attention to detail in every case.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Heidelberg
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is well-known throughout Victoria with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm’s lawyers specialise in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly regarded criminal defence advocates. Our firm also has excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is your best choice for high-quality legal services in Heidelberg. Our firm is very experienced in representing clients in a variety of criminal matters including drug offences, offences involving violence, firearm offences, infringement matters, and driving offences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good lawyer & how to choose one?
For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, reach out to Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Heidelberg. If you are dealing with a criminal charge in Heidelberg, our support staff can help you find the best lawyer to handle your matter. Reach out to 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.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
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.
What does a good lawyer cost?
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever it is possible. For matters that are in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to explain our fees at the onset of representation. Because lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, length of time spent in court, and a number of other factors, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers go above and beyond to provide clients with cost and fee information.
How to choose the best criminal defence lawyer for me?
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.
Can I still have legal representation if I can’t afford a criminal defence lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, do not go to court unrepresented. There are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, on occasion we work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. In Australia, Legal Aid is a government-funded service that provides free legal advice or representation to individuals who are unable to pay for legal services.
What kind of lawyer do I need for a criminal case?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer in your suburb who specialises in handling criminal matters, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Lawyers that specialise in criminal defence will know the law governing your offence, and they will know the procedure of the local court system. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a location in Heidelberg, and our firm can assist you with your criminal case today.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, a criminal lawyer may be able to assist you in resolving your matter. It is best to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as possible. A criminal lawyer can help you every step of the way. If you reach out early, your lawyer can work with you in the early stages and save you time and potentially avoid a stressful situation.
What questions should I ask a criminal lawyer?
When contacting a lawyer that you are interested in hiring, you should ask a few important questions. The questions you ask may vary based on your specific criminal matter, but the following questions may be helpful to ask regardless.
- What outcomes could result from these charges?
- Do you have experience representing clients in matters such as these?
- Is criminal law your specialty?
- How long will it be until I reach a resolution in this matter?
- How much will this cost?
- How long have you been practising criminal law?
