- 7/2 Nelson St, Ringwood VIC 3134
- (03) 8644 7325
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Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Upwey 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 Upwey
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Upwey
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Upwey 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
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
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our traffic lawyers may be able to assist you with reducing jail time, retaining driving privileges, or getting charges withdrawn.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
Drink driving cases are regularly handled by the solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm has defended a number of clients who have been charged with offences such as driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts.
Drug Lawyers
The drug lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represent clients with drug offences ranging from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in both Magistrates’ Court and the County and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can be quite serious, and it is important to choose counsel that can adequately represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Upwey
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Upwey 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 Upwey
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
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 Upwey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a good lawyer in Upwey?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you find the best criminal defence lawyer to represent you. Provide us with information about your criminal case and we can connect you with the lawyer that will best represent you in your case. When we connect you to your lawyer, ask questions to determine if the lawyer is a good match for you. Figuring this out at the onset of the matter will ensure you are both on the same page about your representation.
What is a criminal defence lawyer's role?
Criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Upwey 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.
Price of a good criminal lawyer?
The costs and fees that are associated with 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 know exactly what your representation will cost at the onset of the case. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, we will strive to clearly explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Upwey can help you find a good criminal lawyer. Our firm specialises in criminal defence. We are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. by phone and email. Our firm is happy to offer phone appointments and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Upwey office in person. In these meetings, we will learn more about the legal issue you are dealing with and use this information to find you the best legal representation.
What are my options if I can’t afford a criminal 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.
Who can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Upwey, you should hire a lawyer in Upwey who has a specialty in handling criminal cases (a criminal defence lawyer). A criminal defence lawyer will have a familiarity with the legal process and the law that governs your offence in Upwey. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
When to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer?
If you face criminal charges, you should hire a lawyer as soon as you can. Involving a lawyer from the beginning can potentially save you time, money, and stress. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have vast experience in matters of criminal law and are readily available to assist you in resolving your legal issues. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers can help you today!
What questions should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When contacting a lawyer you are interested in hiring, you should ask a few important questions. The following questions are helpful to ask regardless of what type of criminal charge you are facing.
- What outcomes could result from the charges that I am facing?
- Do you have experience representing clients in this type of case?
- Do you specialise in criminal law or any other type of law?
- How long will I be dealing with this matter?
- What is the estimated cost for this matter?
- How long have you been licensed?
