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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
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Newtown
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Legal Services assist in virtually all criminal matters. We have substantial experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Our broad experience also extends to many other areas of law both criminal, including drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff & infringement warrants, to name a few.Criminal Lawyers
Lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have extensive experience defending criminal cases. No matter if you are required to appear before the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, or Victorian Court of Appeal, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are uniquely equipped to assist you.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, our lawyers are experts in the law governing traffic offences. Our team represents clients in matters related to careless driving, loss of traction, driving under the influence of drugs, and alcohol-related offences on a regular basis. Our team of lawyers 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 represents clients charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other general drink driving offences in various local Magistrates’ Courts throughout Victoria. We successfully represent our clients and provide unmatched legal representation.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Newtown 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 Newtown
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the leading firm in Newtown because of our superb attention to detail, exceptional advocacy, unmatched forensic judgement, and the customer service we provide to all of our clients. David Dribbin and Michael Brown originally founded Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers to provide clients with the best possible advocacy in criminal matters. Over the years, our firm has become a reputable and trusted name in the community. We are a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic and criminal defence lawyers.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Newtown
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is known throughout Victoria as the best criminal defence firm. Our firm has locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. We specialise in criminal defence, and our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. Our firm also has excellent relationships with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers. We understand and embrace the concept of client care, and we work to achieve the best possible results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best criminal law firm and has the best defence solicitors. Our lawyers solely practise criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law. Our solicitors also attend the same courts routinely and regularly, giving them a highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a good 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.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Newtown 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.
How much does a good criminal defence lawyer cost?
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever it is possible. For matters that are in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to explain our fees at the onset of representation. Because lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, length of time spent in court, and a number of other factors, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers go above and beyond to provide clients with cost and fee information.
How do I find a good criminal lawyer?
For help with finding a good criminal lawyer, reach out to Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We can help. Our support staff is available by phone or email from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. We offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to come to our office in Newtown to meet. We learn about your legal issue in your initial consultation and use our expertise to determine which expert in our firm can best handle your case.
What can I do if I’m not in a financial position to afford a criminal defence lawyer?
If you cannot afford the costs of a criminal lawyer, there are options available for you. Legal Aid is a government-funded service in Australia that provides free legal representation or advice to qualifying individuals. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers welcome Legal Aid enquiries from individuals who are interested in receiving aid or have been approved to receive aid. On occasion, our firm works with clients that have received funding from the Legal Aid program.
What kind of lawyer do I need for a criminal case?
If you are charged with a criminal offence, you should hire a lawyer in Newtown 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 Newtown. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has lawyers you can trust to represent you in your criminal case.
At what stage should I hire a criminal lawyer?
It is best to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged in a criminal matter. If you are already past that initial point in your criminal case, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you, and you will likely be very glad that you did. The right lawyer can reduce the stress you have associated with your criminal case by stepping in and making things right.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence 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?