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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Cockatoo
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 Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Cockatoo are knowledgeable about traffic laws and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.
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
Our lawyers that specialise in drug-related charges at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represent clients with cases that range from small quantity possession charges in Magistrates’ Court to offences that include large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Drug charges have the potential to result in serious consequences. As such, it is important to choose the best counsel to represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Cockatoo
We are a firm you can trust. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly regarded and trusted law firm in Cockatoo. Our firm is a Law Institute Accredited firm specialising in criminal law with over 100 years of combined experience in handling traffic and criminal matters. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide excellent service and representation to clients. We go above and beyond to provide clients with the best advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every case.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Cockatoo
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm located in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm specialises in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s trial barristers. We also understand and embrace the concept of customer service. 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 prides itself in providing the best legal representation to its clients. Our firm has been practising criminal law, traffic law and intervention order law solely for years, and by attending the same courts in Cockatoo on a regular basis, we are extremely familiar with the courts’ procedures and legal subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the best criminal defence lawyer?
If you are located in an area served by our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, contact us for assistance with choosing the best criminal lawyer. Our support staff will gather information from you about your criminal matter and point you in the right direction to a lawyer that will best serve your needs. After you have been connected with a lawyer, determine if the lawyer is a good fit for you. Ask the lawyer any questions that you may have regarding the representation and spend time interviewing your lawyer at the onset.
What is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
Criminal defence lawyers represent clients in matters involving criminal law violations and handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. For example, criminal defence lawyers may examine the evidence against their client and demonstrate to courts that the evidence supports their client’s innocence. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with authorities to lessen repercussions or assist in the removal of charges from your record. Criminal defence lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers work to ensure their clients’ voices are heard in the courtroom.
Price of a great criminal defence lawyer?
Lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, time spent in court or dealing with the courts, and numerous other factors. However, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers work hard to provide clients with cost and fee information. At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, whenever possible, we quote one fee for services rendered. For cases that are held in County and Supreme Courts, we explain our fees at the onset of representation whenever possible.
How do I find a great criminal defence 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.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
Don’t go to court unrepresented because you cannot afford the fees. If you cannot afford a criminal lawyer, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may still be able to assist. Our firm welcomes Legal Aid enquiries and occasionally works with clients on Legal Aid funding. Legal Aid is a government-funded service available in Australia that provides free legal advice or representation to individuals who are unable to pay for legal services.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a lawyer in Cockatoo who is specialised in handling criminal matters that are similar to yours, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Criminal defence lawyers will know the law governing your offence, and they will likely know the court system in Cockatoo. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has lawyers you can trust to represent you in your criminal case.
At what stage should I hire a criminal 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 interviewing lawyers to represent you in your criminal matter, it is important to ask the right questions to determine if a solicitor is the best person to represent you in your case. These questions may assist you in determining what lawyer would represent you best.
- What outcomes could result here?
- Do you specialise in criminal law matters?
- Have you dealt with a case like mine before?
- How long should I prepare to deal with this matter?
- How much will I have to pay in fees for my representation?
