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Lawyers St Albans
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Albans 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 St Albans
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in St Albans
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Legal Services assist in virtually all criminal matters. We have substantial experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Our broad experience also extends to many other areas of law both criminal, including drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff & infringement warrants, to name a few.Criminal Lawyers
Criminal law specialists at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced in defending criminal charges in Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal. We are the best, most knowledgeable advocates for our clients.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our traffic lawyers represent clients in a number of traffic offences including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. Trust our firm to steer you in the right direction and reach the best outcome for you.
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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Albans represents clients with drug offences from charges such as small quantity possession to more serious charges such as commercial trafficking charges. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We can represent you in your drug case today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in St Albans
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a firm you can trust. David Dribbin and Michael Brown originally founded this firm to provide clients with the absolute best representation in criminal matters, and they have successfully accomplished their goal. This firm is comprised of Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as criminal defence advocates and traffic lawyers. We demonstrate attention to detail, zealous advocacy, unmatched forensic judgement, and thoughtful customer service in every case we handle.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving St Albans
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly-regarded firm based in Victoria with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers specialise in criminal law and have a great deal of experience advocating for their clients. We have developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Additionally, we embrace the concept of client care, and with each case, we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The law firm of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the most reputable in St Albans, and our criminal defence solicitors are of unmatched quality. Our lawyers work exclusively in criminal law, intervention order law, and traffic law. Also, our lawyers attend the same courts located in St Albans on a routine basis which provides them with extensive knowledge about the courts and the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the best criminal lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in St Albans. 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.
What is the role of a criminal defence lawyer?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in St Albans 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?
The costs of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the case. Some matters are more expensive and take more time while other matters do not require as much time and legwork. At Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever possible – so you know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset. For cases in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How do I find a great criminal defence lawyer?
For help with finding a good criminal lawyer, reach out to Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We can help. Our support staff is available by phone or email from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. We offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to come to our office in St Albans to meet. We learn about your legal issue in your initial consultation and use our expertise to determine which expert in our firm can best handle your case.
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 can represent me in a criminal case?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is best to hire a criminal lawyer in your locality who specialises in handling criminal matters, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Lawyers that specialise in criminal defence will be familiar with the law governing your offence, and they will also be familiar with the local court system. Call Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, and our firm can assist you in working with one of our highly experienced lawyers.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
If you face criminal charges, you should hire a lawyer as soon as you can. Involving a lawyer from the beginning can potentially save you time, money, and stress. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have vast experience in matters of criminal law and are readily available to assist you in resolving your legal issues. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you today!
What questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
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?
