- 2/13 Fenwick Street, Geelong Vic 3220
- (03) 8644 7300
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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an accredited criminal law specialist firm with a staff of experienced lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. Our Geelong lawyers have vast experience in the field of criminal law ranging from dealing with matters such as traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court. Our lawyers regularly represent clients that live in Leopold.
Legal Services in Leopold
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Leopold
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Leopold, assists in many criminal matters. Our firm’s solicitors have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers also has experience representing clients with a number 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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced criminal defence advocates. Whether you are required to attend the Geelong Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, or the Victorian Court of Appeal, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Criminal Lawyers are uniquely positioned to help you.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our team is well-versed in the law governing traffic offences and regularly represents clients in cases related to careless driving, loss of traction, driving under the influence of drugs, and alcohol-related offences. We can help you reach the best outcome in your case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Our advocates at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialise in handling drink driving matters. We have many years of experience representing clients in driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and general drink driving cases in various Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. Our clients can trust our criminal lawyers to adequately represent them.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Leopold represents clients with drug offences from charges such as small quantity possession to more serious charges such as commercial trafficking charges. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We can represent you in your drug case today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Leopold
We are a firm you can trust. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly regarded and trusted law firm in Leopold. 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 Leopold
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a highly-regarded firm based in Victoria with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our lawyers specialise in criminal law and have a great deal of experience advocating for their clients. We have developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Additionally, we embrace the concept of client care, and with each case, 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 Leopold on a regular basis, we are extremely familiar with the courts’ procedures and legal subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Leopold. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Leopold, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Contact us any time from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., any day of the week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
Criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Leopold defend clients at each step of the way in their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete the necessary tasks that must be handled in criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer may contact the courts and appropriate opposing representation to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence or compose and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen criminal sentences.
Price of a criminal defence lawyer in Leopold?
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 do I find the right criminal lawyer to defend 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.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
If you cannot afford the fees of a criminal lawyer, there are other options for you. Legal Aid is a common alternative. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia. It provides legal representation or advice to qualifying individuals, free of charge. Our firm accepts all Legal Aid enquiries and on occasion, our firm works with clients that receive Legal Aid funding.
What lawyer can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Leopold, you should hire a lawyer in Leopold 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 Leopold. 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?
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 looking for a lawyer, you should always ask questions to determine whether the lawyer is the best person to represent you in your criminal matter. The following questions may help you learn more about your potential advocate.
- What outcomes typically result from my charges?
- Have you represented clients in a case like this?
- In what area of criminal law do you specialise?
- What does a typical timeline look like for these matters?
- What are fees or hourly rates?
- How long have you been employed in the legal field?