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Lawyers Hillside
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Hillside 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 Hillside
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Hillside
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Hillside 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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have experience in criminal court that you can trust. Our firm has over 100 years of combined experience defending clients charged with criminal offences. We are able to advise and assist you whether you are facing charges in Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, or the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hillside are knowledgeable about traffic laws and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialise in handling drink driving matters. Our firm has a great deal of experience in representing clients charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and drink driving generally in various local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. Our clients can trust our experience.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hillside represents clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to larger, more serious infractions such as commercial trafficking charges. The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We have experienced lawyers that can represent you with drug matters. Contact us today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Hillside
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a reputable law firm founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown that provides clients with the best representation available in criminal matters. We are Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers with over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. In every matter we handle, we demonstrate attention to detail, superior advocacy, excellent forensic judgement, and unmatched customer service.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Hillside
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
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 to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Hillside. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Hillside, 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 do criminal lawyers do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Hillside 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?
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we do our best to quote one fee for services rendered. For matters that our clients are dealing with in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to explain how our fees work at the onset of representation. Lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, length of time spent in court, and many other factors. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers do their best to provide clients with cost and fee information.
How do I find the right criminal defence lawyer for me in Hillside?
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 are my options if I can’t afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, there are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, and we occasionally work with individuals 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. Legal Aid is a wonderful program, and it has successfully assisted many individuals who are unable to afford legal services.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
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 Hillside, and our firm can assist you with your criminal case today.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
It is beneficial to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. This may lessen the overall time you will spend dealing with a criminal matter. If you are already part of the way into the matter, you can still hire a solicitor to assist you. The right lawyer can reduce the stressors you have associated with your criminal case by stepping into the matter and working to resolve it.
What questions should I ask a criminal lawyer?
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?