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The criminal law specialists of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs in Corio. Our firm has 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.
Legal Services in Corio
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Corio
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Corio 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
The criminal defence lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have considerable experience. If you are facing criminal charges in Geelong Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal, you can trust the criminal lawyers at our firm to adequately represent you.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are extremely experienced in representing clients in a variety of traffic offences including loss of traction, careless driving, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. We may be able to assist you in retaining your driver’s licence, reducing jail time, or getting your charges withdrawn.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers routinely handle drink driving cases. We have defended many clients who have been charged with offences including driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. Our firm has the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Our lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers that specialise in representing clients with drug charges have a great deal of experience with a wide range of matters. Our firm represents clients dealing with drug offences that range from small possession charges to large trafficking charges. We have experience representing clients at every court level. Serious consequences can follow drug charges, but the right lawyer can help you make the best of your situation.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Corio
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Corio is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm specialising in criminal law. We have over 100 years of combined experience handling matters of criminal law and traffic law as a firm. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide the best representation to clients dealing with criminal cases. Each solicitor at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers provides their clients with the top-notch advocacy, customer service, and attention to detail in every matter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Corio
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
The solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best in Corio. Lawyers at our firm solely represent clients dealing with matters of criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law and have access to the same courts regularly, giving them a thorough understanding of the courts and the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a good 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 does a criminal defence lawyer do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Corio 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.
Cost of a good criminal defence lawyer?
A criminal defence lawyer’s fees typically vary based on the matter at hand. For Magistrates’ Court matters, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers quotes one fee for services rendered whenever we can do so. We want our clients to know exactly what their representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, it is more difficult to provide a straightforward quote, but we strive to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How to choose the best criminal defence lawyer for me?
To find a good criminal lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown. We have the best criminal lawyers in Corio, and we are here to help you. 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 advocate in our firm can best handle your matter.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
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.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Corio, you should hire a lawyer in Corio 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 Corio. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
When should I hire a criminal lawyer?
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 a lawyer that you are interested in hiring, you should ask a few important questions. The questions you ask may vary based on your specific criminal matter, but the following questions may be helpful to ask regardless.
- What outcomes could result from these charges?
- Do you have experience representing clients in matters such as these?
- Is criminal law your specialty?
- How long will it be until I reach a resolution in this matter?
- How much will this cost?
- How long have you been practising criminal law?
