- 2/13 Fenwick Street, Geelong Vic 3220
- (03) 8644 7300
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Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Newtown with an experienced staff of lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. We have experience dealing with criminal law cases in many jurisdictions and courts, and you can trust our firm to get the job done.
Legal Services in Newtown
Our Geelong Lawyers represent clients in criminal matters involving violence, drug offences, driving offences, infringement offences, and firearm offences.
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Newtown
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
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Newtown specialise in representing clients who have been charged with criminal offences. We have represented clients in serious criminal matters and less serious criminal matters in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our traffic lawyers represent clients in a number of traffic matters including careless driving offences, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, drink driving, and drug driving. Our firm can help you reach the best outcome in your case.
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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represents clients with a wide range of drug offences – small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of lawyers has represented clients in Magistrates’ Courts, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges should not be taken lightly. It is important to choose counsel that understands the nature of these charges and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Newtown
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Newtown was founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with excellent representation in criminal matters. Our firm is a criminal law specialist firm accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. We have over 100 years of combined firm experience representing clients as traffic lawyers and criminal defence lawyers. Our firm strives to provide outstanding customer service, advocacy, and attention to detail in every matter, with every client we encounter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Newtown
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is well-known throughout Victoria. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our team of highly-experienced advocates specialises in criminal law. We have excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Lastly and most importantly, our clients come first, and we work to achieve outstanding results for each and every client.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
We have the top criminal lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our lawyers are exclusively involved in criminal law, intervention orders, and traffic law. Our Newtown solicitors practice in the same courts on a consistent basis, giving them exceptional knowledge of the laws in Newtown and the courts’ specific procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the best criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Newtown. Provide our firm’s support staff with information about your criminal matter, and our staff will do their best to direct you to the right lawyer. When you meet a potential lawyer, ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your potential representation are on the same page regarding your case.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
In a criminal case, criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. Criminal defence lawyers work to ensure that your voice is heard in the courtroom. For example, a criminal defence lawyer may examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is in your favour. Criminal defence lawyers may be able to assist you with the removal of charges from your record and lessen your sentences by negotiating with local courts.
Price of a criminal defence lawyer in Newtown?
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?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Newtown specialises in criminal defence and can assist you in finding a good criminal lawyer. We are available every day of the week from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. by phone and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video alternative appointments to people who are unable to meet at our Newtown office. In our initial meeting, we gather information about your legal issue, and we use this information to find you the best lawyer.
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 options available to you – notably Legal Aid. Legal Aid 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.
Who can represent me in a criminal case?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is best to hire a criminal lawyer in your locality who specialises in handling criminal matters, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Lawyers that specialise in criminal defence will be familiar with the law governing your offence, and they will also be familiar with the local court system. Call Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, and our firm can assist you in working with one of our highly experienced lawyers.
At what stage should I hire a criminal lawyer?
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!
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence lawyer?
When reaching out to lawyers, there are a few key questions that you should ask as a potential client. These questions may vary based on the nature of your criminal matter.
- Based on the charges I am facing, what are the possible outcomes?
- Have you handled cases like mine before?
- What is your specific specialty area?
- Roughly how long will my case take?
- How much do you charge?
- How long have you practised law?
