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The criminal law specialists of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs in Miners Rest. Our firm has a number of Ballarat lawyers, with many decades of experience dealing with criminal law matters ranging from traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court. You can trust us to get the job done. We routinely represent clients from the suburb of Miners Rest.
Legal Services in Miners Rest
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Miners Rest
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assist in virtually all criminal matters, including, drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff & infringement warrants. Our clients have dealt with matters in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court.Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Ballarat 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
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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialise in handling drink driving matters. Our firm represents clients charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other general drink driving offences in various local Magistrates’ Courts throughout Victoria. We successfully represent our clients and provide unmatched legal representation.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers dedicated to representing clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can carry serious offences, and if you are charged with a drug offence, you must choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Miners Rest
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a reputable and trusted law firm founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with the absolute best representation in criminal matters. We are Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers with over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. We consistently demonstrate attention to detail, superior advocacy, excellent forensic judgement, and unmatched customer service for all of our clients.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Miners Rest
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 have the best defence solicitors and is ultimately the best criminal law firm in Miners Rest. Our solicitors focus solely on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law and attend the same courts on a daily basis, providing them with highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter.
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 Miners Rest. 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 Miners Rest defend clients at every stage of their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete virtually all of the tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and other lawyers to resolve matters, examining evidence, and presenting arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen their clients’ repercussions.
What does a good lawyer cost?
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 to choose the best criminal defence lawyer for me?
To find the best criminal lawyer for your case, contact our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We can help you with your search and find you the best lawyer to handle your case. Our support staff is available 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 use the time in our initial appointment with you to learn about your legal issue and 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?
Unforeseen legal fees can take a toll on an individual, but there are options available for individuals who cannot afford legal fees at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We are happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries. 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. We occasionally work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer in your suburb who specialises in handling criminal matters, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Lawyers that specialise in criminal defence will know the law governing your offence, and they will know the procedure of the local court system. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a location in Miners Rest, and our firm can assist you with your criminal case today.
Should I hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as I am charged with a criminal offence?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, a criminal lawyer may be able to assist you in resolving your matter. It is best to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as possible. A criminal lawyer can help you every step of the way. If you reach out early, your lawyer can work with you in the early stages and save you time and potentially avoid a stressful situation.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence lawyer?
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?
