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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Highton has a staff of experienced lawyers ready to assist clients with matters involving criminal law. Our firm is an accredited, criminal law specialist firm. We have experience with minor offences such as traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court, major offences in the Supreme Court, and the offences in between. With a number of experienced lawyers situated in Geelong, we routinely help clients that live in Highton.
Legal Services in Highton
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Highton
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Highton, assists clients in substantially all criminal matters. Our firm’s solicitors have experience handling matters in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We also have experience handling a wide range of 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
Criminal law specialists at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced in defending criminal charges in Geelong Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal. We are the best, most knowledgeable advocates for our clients.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Highton 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 Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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
The Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers firm in Highton represents clients charged with a variety of drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to larger commercial trafficking charges. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We have high-quality lawyers that can represent you in your drug case. Reach out to us today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Highton
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by solicitors, David Dribbin and Michael Brown, to provide individuals charged with criminal offences with the best possible representation. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm that specialises in criminal law. Our firm has over 100 years of combined firm experience in traffic law and criminal defence. We go to great lengths to provide clients with excellent advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every matter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Highton
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, does not solely serve Highton, we also serve the communities in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers are highly experienced criminal law specialists; we zealously advocate for our clients. Our experience and professionalism have allowed us to create relationships with Victoria’s experienced barristers at the criminal bar. Additionally, we embrace the concept of client care, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an accomplished and accredited criminal law specialist firm in Victoria. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships in the community and with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. We foremost understand and value the concept of client care. In each case, we work to achieve the absolute best results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is effectively the best criminal law firm with the best solicitors specialising in criminal law. Our solicitors exclusively practise criminal law, traffic law, and the law governing intervention orders which allows them to possess highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter in Highton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the best criminal defence lawyer?
Searching for the right criminal defence lawyer can be a daunting task. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Highton. When you provide our firm’s support staff with information regarding your criminal matter, we can direct you to the best lawyer. Additionally, when you meet the lawyer you are matched with, ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your lawyer are on the same page regarding your representation.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
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.
Cost of a great criminal defence lawyer in Highton?
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 a good criminal lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown; we can help. 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 legal expert in our firm can best handle your matter.
What to do if you can't afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, do not go to court unrepresented. There are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, on occasion we work with clients 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.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Highton, you should hire a lawyer in Highton who has a specialty in handling criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with both the legal process and the law that governs your offence. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
When you are charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a criminal lawyer the moment that you are charged. The earlier you get a lawyer on your team the better. If you are already past that initial point, then the time to hire a criminal lawyer is now! A lawyer can potentially make the process of dealing with a criminal matter smoother and pain-free.
What are some questions I should ask a criminal lawyer?
When interviewing potential solicitors to represent you in your criminal matter, it is important to ask them questions. If you ask the right questions, you can determine whether a lawyer is right for your case. These questions may prove useful to you in making your determination.
- What are the possible outcomes?
- Do you have a specialty in criminal law, or do you specialise in criminal law?
- Do you have experience dealing with cases like this?
- How long until we reach a resolution?
- Will this be a substantial financial obligation? What are your fee rates?