Lawyers Edithvale

For assistance with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer, reach out to Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Edithvale. If you are dealing with a criminal charge in Edithvale, our support staff can help you find the best lawyer to handle your matter. Reach out to us 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.

Criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Edithvale 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.

Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Edithvale 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 Edithvale office. In our initial meeting, we gather information about your legal issue, and we use this information to find you the best 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.

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 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?