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The criminal law specialists of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs in Bayswater. Our firm has many decades of experience dealing with criminal law matters ranging from traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court. You can trust us to get the job done.
Legal Services in Bayswater
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Bayswater
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Bayswater assist clients in a wide variety of criminal matters 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, to name a few. Our lawyers have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court.Criminal Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are experienced criminal defence advocates. Whether you are required to attend the Ringwood 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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are well-versed in the law governing traffic offences and regularly deal with a variety of offences, including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, and both drink and drug driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, get your charges withdrawn, or minimise the time spent in custody.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving cases are handled regularly by our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our solicitors have defended many clients who were charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court. We have the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers that are equipped to represent clients charged with drug offences ranging from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of established lawyers represents clients in both Magistrates’ Court and County and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can come with serious consequences. It is important to choose an advocate that both understands this and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Bayswater
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by solicitors, David Dribbin and Michael Brown, to provide individuals charged with criminal offences with the best possible representation. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm that specialises in criminal law. Our firm has over 100 years of combined firm experience in traffic law and criminal defence. We go to great lengths to provide clients with excellent advocacy, customer service, and unmatched attention to detail in every matter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Bayswater
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
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are the best solicitors in the field and provide high-quality legal representation. Our firm concentrates its practise on criminal law, traffic law, and intervention order law, and our solicitors attend the same courts regularly, which gives them an unmatched grasp on the court system and subject matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the best criminal defence lawyer?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can assist you in choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Bayswater. If you provide our firm’s support staff with information about your criminal matter, our staff can direct you to the right lawyer. When you meet your lawyer, it is important to ask the lawyer questions to make certain you and your lawyer are on the same page regarding your representation.
What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
Criminal defence lawyers represent clients in matters involving criminal law violations. Criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of tasks associated with criminal law cases. For example, criminal defence lawyers can examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is not as clear-cut as the police state it is. Criminal defence lawyers can also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen sentences or assist in the removal of charges from your record. Criminal defence lawyers ensure that your voice is heard in the courtroom.
Cost of a great criminal defence lawyer in Bayswater?
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 can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Bayswater 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 Bayswater office. In our initial meeting, we gather information about your legal issue, and we use this information to find you the best lawyer.
What to do if you can't afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, do not go to court unrepresented. There are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, on occasion we work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. In Australia, Legal Aid is a government-funded service that provides free legal advice or representation to individuals who are unable to pay for legal services.
What lawyer can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Bayswater, it will benefit you to hire a lawyer in Bayswater 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.
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 questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When looking for a lawyer, it is important to 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 representation.
- What outcomes typically result from my charges?
- Have you represented clients in similar cases?
- Are you a criminal law specialist?
- How long do matters of this nature take?
- How much will this cost?
- How long have you been employed as a solicitor?
