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The criminal law specialists at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are prepared to provide you with a top-level criminal defence serving Highett. Our lawyers have vast experience in dealing with criminal defence cases that range from minor traffic offences in Magistrates’ Court to major offences in the Supreme Court. Trust us to handle your case.
Legal Services in Highett
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Highett
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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Highett are extremely experienced advocates for clients accused of criminal charges. Our firm specialises in criminal law and has experience in the Moorabbin JC – Magistrates’ Court, County Courts, Supreme Courts, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Highett 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 Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.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
Drink driving cases are handled often by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We defend many clients who have been charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local courts successfully. If you are dealing with a drink driving matter, you can trust us to handle your case the right way.
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 Highett
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the leading firm in Highett 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 Highett
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is 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. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s trial barristers. We also understand and embrace the concept of customer service. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have the best defence solicitors and is ultimately the best criminal law firm in Highett. Our solicitors focus solely on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law and attend the same courts on a daily basis, providing them with highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a good lawyer in Highett?
For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Highett. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Highett, 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., seven days a week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.
What is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
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.
Price of a criminal defence lawyer in Highett?
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?
Searching for the right lawyer can be a daunting task if you are unfamiliar with the legal field. To find the best criminal lawyer for your case, contact our firm, 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 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.
Can I still have legal representation if I can’t afford a criminal defence lawyer?
Don’t go to court unrepresented because of your financial circumstances. If you are unable to afford a criminal lawyer, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may still be able to assist you. Our firm welcomes enquiries regarding Legal Aid, and we occasionally work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. Legal Aid is a government-funded service available to individuals in Australia who are unable to pay for legal services. Legal Aid provides free legal advice or representation to these individuals.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Highett, it will benefit you to hire a lawyer in Highett who has a specialty in criminal defence. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with the legal process and the law governing your offence in that jurisdiction. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has highly experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
When should I hire a criminal lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. However, if you are past that point, do not fear, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are part of the way through the process. The right lawyer can reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and making things right.
What are some questions I should ask a criminal lawyer?
When contacting potential lawyers, there are a few key questions that you should ask clients. Keep in mind – the questions you should ask may vary on the nature of your criminal matter.
- Based on the charges I am facing, what possible outcomes may result?
- Have you dealt with a case like mine before?
- Do you specialise in criminal law?
- Roughly how long will my case take?
- What are your rates?
- How long have you practised law?
