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Lawyers South Yarra
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in South Yarra is an accredited law firm that specialises in criminal defence. Our team of solicitors has extensive experience in representing clients charged with criminal offences ranging from lesser offences such as traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to matters that carry serious consequences such as murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in South Yarra
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in South Yarra
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers South Yarra assist in most if not all criminal matters. Our team of expert lawyers have experience handling matters in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We also have experience dealing with many criminal charges including, but not limited to, 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
Criminal defence lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced advocates for the accused. Our firm’s lawyers have experience assisting clients appearing in all levels of court including Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in South Yarra 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 Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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
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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers that are equipped to represent clients charged with drug offences ranging from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of established lawyers represents clients in both Magistrates’ Court and County and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can come with serious consequences. It is important to choose an advocate that both understands this and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in South Yarra
We are a firm you can trust. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly regarded and trusted law firm in South Yarra. Our firm is a Law Institute Accredited firm specialising in criminal law with over 100 years of combined experience in handling traffic and criminal matters. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide excellent service and representation to clients. We go above and beyond to provide clients with the best advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every case.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving South Yarra
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm located in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm specialises in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s trial barristers. We also understand and embrace the concept of customer service. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
We have the top criminal lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our lawyers are exclusively involved in criminal law, intervention orders, and traffic law. Our South Yarra solicitors practice in the same courts on a consistent basis, giving them exceptional knowledge of the laws in South Yarra and the courts’ specific procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in South Yarra. Provide our firm’s support staff with information about your criminal matter, and our staff will do their best to direct you to the right lawyer. When you meet a potential lawyer, ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your potential representation are on the same page regarding your case.
What do criminal lawyers do?
In a criminal case, criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. Criminal defence lawyers work to ensure that your voice is heard in the courtroom. For example, a criminal defence lawyer may examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is in your favour. Criminal defence lawyers may be able to assist you with the removal of charges from your record and lessen your sentences by negotiating with local courts.
Price of a criminal defence lawyer in South Yarra?
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 a great criminal defence lawyer?
To find a good criminal lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. 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?
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.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a lawyer in South Yarra who is specialised in handling criminal matters that are similar to yours, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Criminal defence lawyers will know the law governing your offence, and they will likely know the court system in South Yarra. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has lawyers you can trust to represent you in your criminal case.
When to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer the moment you are charged with a criminal offence. However, there is no need to fret if you are further into your matter and you haven’t hired a solicitor yet, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are deep in the process. A good criminal lawyer can possibly reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and resolving it.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence lawyer?
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?
