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Lawyers St Kilda
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an accredited criminal law firm with a team of experienced criminal defence lawyers ready to assist you. Our defence lawyers deal with matters in various jurisdictions including the Magistrates’ Court and the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in St Kilda
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in St Kilda
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers St Kilda assist in many criminal matters. Our firm’s lawyers have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court, and we 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 employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal. You can trust our team to adequately represent you in criminal matters.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Kilda know your local traffic laws inside and out and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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 has a team of lawyers that specialise in representing clients dealing with drug offences. These offences range from small possession charges in Magistrates’ Court to severe offences including trafficking charges. Drug charges can result in serious consequences for those accused. It is important to choose a lawyer you can trust to represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in St Kilda
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in St Kilda, founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown, is the best criminal defence firm in the area. Our firm is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm specialising in criminal law with over 100 years of combined firm experience practising in traffic law and criminal defence. We go above and beyond to provide clients with superb advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every matter.
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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the best criminal law firm in St Kilda. We have a team that is composed of the best solicitors that specialise in criminal law. Our lawyers focus on practising criminal law, traffic law, and the law governing intervention orders. As such, our firm’s solicitors possess a great deal of specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter in St Kilda.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a good lawyer in St Kilda?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in St Kilda. 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 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.
Cost of a good criminal defence lawyer?
The costs and fees of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the matter at hand. Our policy at Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, is to quote one fee for services rendered whenever possible – so you will know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, we will strive to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How do I find a good criminal lawyer?
Searching for the right lawyer can be a daunting task if you are unfamiliar with the legal field. To find the best criminal lawyer for your case, contact our firm, 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 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?
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.
What kind of lawyer do I need for a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in St Kilda, you should hire a lawyer in St Kilda who has a specialty in handling criminal cases (a criminal defence lawyer). A criminal defence lawyer will have a familiarity with the legal process and the law that governs your offence in St Kilda. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
Should I hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as I am charged with a criminal offence?
If you face criminal charges, you should hire a lawyer the moment you are charged. Involving a lawyer from the beginning can potentially save you time, money, and stress. The Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers firm has vast experience with handling matters of criminal law, and we are readily available to assist you in resolving your legal issues. Contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers for help today!
What questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When contacting potential lawyers, there are a few key questions that you should ask clients. Keep in mind – the questions you should ask may vary on the nature of your criminal matter.
- Based on the charges I am facing, what possible outcomes may result?
- Have you dealt with a case like mine before?
- Do you specialise in criminal law?
- Roughly how long will my case take?
- What are your rates?
- How long have you practised law?
