- 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 Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Ocean Grove
In Ocean Grove, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assists clients with many different types of criminal matters. We have experience representing clients with a multitude of offences, including but not limited to, drink driving offences, drug offences, traffic offences, bail applications, appeals, family matters, violence, assault, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants. We have also represented clients in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. As local Geelong lawyers & solicitors we routinely represent clients that come from Ocean Grove.
Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal. You can trust our team to adequately represent you in criminal matters.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are very familiar with the law governing traffic offences and have handled a variety of offences including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, as well as drink and drug driving. Depending on your situation, our traffic lawyers may be able to assist you with reducing jail time, retaining driving privileges, or getting charges withdrawn.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
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers dedicated to representing clients with drug offences that range from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can carry serious offences, and if you are charged with a drug offence, you must choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Ocean Grove
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are 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. We have relationships with Victoria’s more experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Most importantly, our firm understands and embraces the concept of client care, and we continously work to achieve outstanding 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 Ocean Grove.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good 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 Ocean Grove. 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 is the role of a criminal defence lawyer?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Ocean Grove defend clients in all stages of their criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers complete the majority of tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and appropriate lawyers to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in the criminal matter. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen repercussions.
Cost of a good criminal defence lawyer?
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 do I find the right criminal lawyer to defend me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you find the best lawyer to represent you in a criminal matter. Our support staff is available by phone or email seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. We also offer virtual appointments to individuals who are unable to meet in person. We learn about your legal issue and use our knowledge and expertise to determine which criminal law specialist in our firm will 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.
What lawyer can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Ocean Grove, you should hire a lawyer in Ocean Grove who has a specialty in handling criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer will have a familiarity with 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.
When should I hire a criminal lawyer?
If you face criminal charges, it is best to hire a lawyer when you first become aware of the charges. Involving a lawyer from the start can potentially save you time, money, and stress. Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, has vast experience in handling matters of criminal law, and our solicitors are readily available to assist you in resolving your legal issues. Contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers for assistance today!
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence 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?
