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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Chelsea Heights is a reputable and accredited law firm that specialises in representing clients involved with criminal matters in Victoria. Our firm’s lawyers have experience representing clients charged with criminal offences ranging from small traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Chelsea Heights
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Chelsea Heights
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Chelsea Heights assist in many criminal matters. Our firm’s lawyers have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court, and we have experience handling many criminal offences, 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.Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialises in criminal defence advocacy. The lawyers at our firm are dependable and are able to represent you in matters in the Frankston Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers we have a team of lawyers dedicated to handling traffic law matters. Our lawyers represent clients charged with traffic offences including careless driving, loss of traction, drink driving, drug driving, and driving with a suspended licence. If you are charged with a traffic violation, we may be able to help you retain your driving privileges, get your charges thrown out, or minimise your sentence.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers specialises in dealing with drink driving cases. Our lawyers have substantial experience with representing clients charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and drink driving generally in the Frankston Magistrates’ Court. We have the experience and skill that you can trust!
Drug Lawyers
Our lawyers that specialise in drug-related charges at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represent clients with cases that range from small quantity possession charges in Magistrates’ Court to offences that include large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Drug charges have the potential to result in serious consequences. As such, it is important to choose the best counsel to represent you in these matters.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Chelsea Heights
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Chelsea Heights is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited firm specialising in criminal law. We have over 100 years of combined experience handling matters of criminal law and traffic law as a firm. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide the best representation to clients dealing with criminal cases. Each solicitor at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers provides their clients with the top-notch advocacy, customer service, and attention to detail in every matter.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Chelsea Heights
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is well-known throughout Victoria with locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm’s lawyers specialise in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly regarded criminal defence advocates. Our firm also has excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is your best choice for high-quality legal services in Chelsea Heights. Our firm is very experienced in representing clients in a variety of criminal matters including drug offences, offences involving violence, firearm offences, infringement matters, and driving offences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
To choose the best criminal defence lawyer, you should reach out to Dribbin & Brown if you are located in an area served by our firm. Provide our support staff with information about your criminal matter, and we can point you in the right direction and connect you with a lawyer that will best serve your needs. When determining if the lawyer is good for you, ask the lawyer any question you may have at the onset of the matter to ensure you are both on the same page about your representation.
What do criminal lawyers do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Chelsea Heights defend clients in all stages of their criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers complete the majority of tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and appropriate lawyers to resolve matters. Criminal defence lawyers may examine evidence and present arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in the criminal matter. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen repercussions.
How much is a good lawyer?
Lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, time spent in court or dealing with the courts, and numerous other factors. However, the lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers work hard to provide clients with cost and fee information. At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, whenever possible, we quote one fee for services rendered. For cases that are held in County and Supreme Courts, we explain our fees at the onset of representation whenever possible.
How to choose the best criminal defence lawyer for me?
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Chelsea Heights 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 or email. Our firm also offers phone and video appointments to individuals who are unable to meet at our Chelsea Heights office for consultations. In these meetings, we will learn more about your legal issue and use the information we gather to find you the best legal representation.
What to do if you can't afford a criminal 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 can represent me in a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Chelsea Heights, you should hire a lawyer in Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
How do I know when I should 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 should I ask a lawyer before hiring them to represent me?
When contacting a lawyer that you are interested in hiring, you should ask a few important questions. The questions you ask may vary based on your specific criminal matter, but the following questions may be helpful to ask regardless.
- What outcomes could result from these charges?
- Do you have experience representing clients in matters such as these?
- Is criminal law your specialty?
- How long will it be until I reach a resolution in this matter?
- How much will this cost?
- How long have you been practising criminal law?
