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Lawyers Southbank
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an established and reputable criminal law specialist firm serving Southbank. Our lawyers are experienced advocates for clients charged with criminal offences ranging from traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Southbank
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Southbank
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a great deal of experience. Our team practises in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court and represents clients in matters such as drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff & 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
The team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has an abundance of experience with traffic law cases. Our firm represents clients that are charged with many if not all traffic offences including loss of traction, careless driving, driving with a suspended licence, and drink and drug driving. Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may help you avoid undesirable repercussions. Contact our firm today for assistance with your traffic law case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving cases are handled regularly by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our solicitors have defended many clients who were 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 in Southbank represents clients charged with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity trafficking charges. The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Our firm can represent you in drug matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Southbank
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown, has become a trusted and esteemed law firm in Southbank. 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 Southbank
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 do I pick a good lawyer in Southbank?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Southbank. If you provide our firm’s support staff with information about your criminal matter, our staff can direct you to the right lawyer. When you meet your lawyer, it is important to ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your lawyer are on the same page regarding your representation.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Southbank 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.
Cost of a great criminal defence lawyer in Southbank?
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 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.
What can I do if I’m not in a financial position to afford a criminal defence lawyer?
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.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
If you are charged in a criminal case, it is best to hire a lawyer in the jurisdiction where you were charged who specialises in handling criminal matters (a criminal defence lawyer). A lawyer that specialises in criminal defence will likely be familiar with the law governing your offence and will also be familiar with the local court system and its procedures. If you are dealing with a matter in an area where we have a location, call Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, and our firm can assist you.
When to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a criminal lawyer when you are charged. The earlier you hire a criminal lawyer the better. If you are past that point, then the time to hire a criminal lawyer is now! A good lawyer can potentially make the process of dealing with a criminal matter smoother and pain-free.
What questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When interviewing lawyers to represent you in your criminal matter, asking the right questions is imperative. If you ask the right questions, you can determine whether a lawyer is right for your case. The below questions may help you determine what lawyer would best represent you.
- What outcomes are possible?
- Do you specialise in criminal law?
- Have you handled a case like mine?
- What does the timeline/time period look like in this case?
- How much will this cost?
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Contact the support staff at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers to start the process of obtaining criminal defence representation. We are available from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week on (03) 8644 7320.
