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Lawyers St Kilda
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Kilda is a reputable firm that employs only the best criminal defence specialists. Our firm’s solicitors have many years of experience representing clients charged with many if not all criminal offences in Victoria ranging from mild traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to serious offences in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in St Kilda
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in St Kilda
In St Kilda, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assists clients with many criminal matters. We have experience representing clients with many offences, including but not limited to, drink driving offences, drug offences, traffic offences, bail applications, appeals, family matters, violence, assault, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants. We have also represented clients in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court.Criminal Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Kilda are extremely experienced advocates for clients accused of criminal charges. Our firm specialises in criminal law and has experience in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our traffic lawyers represent clients in a number of traffic matters including careless driving offences, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. Our firm can help you reach the best outcome in your case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving matters are often handled by Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm has defended clients that are charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. You can trust our experienced solicitors to represent you the right way.
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 St Kilda
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the leading firm in St Kilda because of our superb attention to detail, exceptional advocacy, unmatched forensic judgement, and the customer service we provide to all of our clients. David Dribbin and Michael Brown originally founded Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers to provide clients with the best possible advocacy in criminal matters. Over the years, our firm has become a reputable and trusted name in the community. We are a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic and criminal defence lawyers.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving St Kilda
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a criminal law specialist firm with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers are highly experienced, well-known criminal defence advocates, and our firm has excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Our firm understands and embraces the concept of client care, and each day we strive to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best solicitors in the field and provide high-quality legal representation. Our firm concentrates its practise on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law, and our solicitors attend the same courts regularly, which gives them an unmatched grasp on the court system and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you find the best criminal defence lawyer to represent you. Provide us with information about your criminal case and we can connect you with the lawyer that will best represent you in your case. When we connect you to your lawyer, ask questions to determine if the lawyer is a good match for you. Figuring this out at the onset of the matter will ensure you are both on the same page about your representation.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in St Kilda make certain that their clients have a voice in their matter and in the courtroom. Criminal defence lawyers complete the tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases. They may contact the courts and appropriate lawyers to resolve matters, examine the evidence, present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in the criminal matter, or negotiate with governing authorities to lessen repercussions.
Price of a great criminal defence lawyer?
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 do I find a good criminal lawyer?
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 to do if you 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.
Who should I hire to 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.
When to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer?
It is best to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged in a criminal matter. If you are already past that initial point in your criminal case, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you, and you will likely be very glad that you did. The right lawyer can reduce the stress you have associated with your criminal case by stepping in and making things right.
What questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
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?