For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hastings. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Hastings, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Reach out to our firm any time from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue. We will guide you through the process and match you with the best advocate.

The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Hastings 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.

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.

Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Hastings can help you find a good criminal lawyer. Our firm specialises in criminal defence. We are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. by phone and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Hastings office in person. In these meetings, we will learn more about the legal issue you are dealing with and use this information to find you the best legal representation.

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.

If you are charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a lawyer in Hastings 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 Hastings. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has seasoned, experienced lawyers you can trust to represent you in your criminal case.

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!

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?