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4/271 William St,
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Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Sydenham 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 Sydenham
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Sydenham
Our lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers assist clients with virtually all criminal charges. We have an immense amount of experience representing clients in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court We also deal with criminal matters including, but not limited to, drink driving, drug offences, traffic matters, bail applications, appeals, family violence, assault, fraud, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants.Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Sunshine 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
Our traffic lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are well-versed in the law relating to traffic offences and regularly deal with a wide range of offences including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, and drink and drug driving. We can help you reach the best outcome with your matter.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Our firm of lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialises in handling drink driving matters. Our solicitors routinely represent clients charged with offences such as driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and drink driving generally at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court. We are the firm to trust with your drink driving case.
Drug Lawyers
Our lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers that specialise in representing clients with drug charges have a great deal of experience with a wide range of matters. Our firm represents clients dealing with drug offences that range from small possession charges to large trafficking charges. We have experience representing clients at every court level. Serious consequences can follow drug charges, but the right lawyer can help you make the best of your situation.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Sydenham
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 Sydenham
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
The law firm of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the most reputable in Sydenham, and our criminal defence solicitors are of unmatched quality. Our lawyers work exclusively in criminal law, intervention order law, and traffic law. Also, our lawyers attend the same courts located in Sydenham on a routine basis which provides them with extensive knowledge about the courts and the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose the best lawyer in Sydenham?
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 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.
How much is a good 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 can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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 can I do if I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, there are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, and we occasionally work with individuals 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. Legal Aid is a wonderful program, and it has successfully assisted many individuals who are unable to afford legal services.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Sydenham, you should hire a lawyer in Sydenham 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 Sydenham. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
At what stage 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 questions are important for me to ask a criminal lawyer?
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?
