For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Mount Waverley. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Mount Waverley, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Reach out to our firm 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. We will guide you through the process and match you with the best advocate.

Criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Mount Waverley defend clients at each step of the way in their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete the necessary tasks that must be handled in criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer may contact the courts and appropriate opposing representation to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence or compose and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen criminal sentences.

The costs and fees of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the matter at hand. Our policy at Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, is to quote one fee for services rendered whenever possible – so you will know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, we will strive to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.

Searching for the right lawyer can be difficult in some cases. To find the best criminal lawyer to represent you, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We are here to help you. Our staff is available by phone or email from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., any day of the week. We also offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to meet in person. We have an initial consultation to learn about your legal issue and use our expertise to determine which legal expert in our firm can best handle your matter.

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.

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.

It is beneficial to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. This may lessen the overall time you will spend dealing with a criminal matter. If you are already part of the way into the matter, you can still hire a solicitor to assist you. The right lawyer can reduce the stressors you have associated with your criminal case by stepping into the matter and working to resolve it.

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 and ultimately determine if the solicitor is a good fit for you.

• What outcomes typically result from these charges?

• Have you represented clients in similar cases?

• In what area of the law do you specialise?

• How long do matters of this nature typically take?

• What are your costs or hourly rates?

• How long have you been employed as a solicitor?