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The criminal law specialists of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs in Avondale Heights. Our firm has many decades of experience dealing with criminal law matters ranging from traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court. You can trust us to get the job done.
Legal Services in Avondale Heights
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Avondale Heights
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Avondale Heights 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
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have extensive experience defending criminal cases. It does not matter if you are required to appear before the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, or Victorian Court of Appeal, our team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is uniquely equipped to assist you.
Traffic Lawyers
The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are well-versed in the law governing traffic offences and regularly deal with a variety of offences, including careless driving, loss of traction, driving with a suspended licence, and both drink and drug driving. Our traffic lawyers may be able to help you keep your driver’s licence, get your charges withdrawn, or minimise the time spent in custody.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving matters are often handled by Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm has defended clients that are charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. You can trust our experienced solicitors to represent you the right way.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a team of lawyers that are equipped to represent clients charged with drug offences ranging from small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of established lawyers represents clients in both Magistrates’ Court and County and Supreme Courts. Drug charges can come with serious consequences. It is important to choose an advocate that both understands this and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Avondale Heights
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 Avondale Heights
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm located in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our firm specialises in criminal law, and our lawyers are highly experienced criminal defence advocates. As such, our firm has developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s trial barristers. We also understand and embrace the concept of customer service. We care for our clients, and we work to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The law firm of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the most reputable in Avondale Heights, 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 Avondale Heights on a routine basis which provides them with extensive knowledge about the courts and the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good lawyer & how to choose one?
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 does a criminal defence lawyer do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Avondale 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.
Cost of a great criminal defence lawyer in Avondale Heights?
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we do our best to quote one fee for services rendered. For matters that our clients are dealing with in County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to explain how our fees work at the onset of representation. Lawyers’ fees vary based on the type of offence, length of time spent in court, and many other factors. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers do their best to provide clients with cost and fee information.
How can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
Searching for the right lawyer can be stressful. To find the best criminal lawyer for your case, contact our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We are here to help help. Our support staff is available by phone or email every day of the week from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. We offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to meet in person. We will learn about your legal issue and use our expertise to determine which legal expert in our firm can best handle your matter.
What to do if you can't afford a criminal lawyer?
If you cannot afford a lawyer’s standard fees, do not go to court unrepresented. There are options available at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm is happy to accept Legal Aid enquiries, on occasion we work with clients 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.
I have been charged with a criminal offence, what lawyer should I hire?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Avondale Heights, you should hire a lawyer in Avondale Heights who has a specialty in handling criminal matters. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with both the legal process and the law that governs your offence. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has a number of experienced lawyers that can assist you with your criminal defence needs.
Should I hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as I am charged with a criminal offence?
It is best 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 fret, a lawyer can still assist you tremendously even if you are part of the way through the process. A good criminal lawyer can reduce the stress, worries, and financial burden you may have or be facing in regard to your criminal case. The right lawyer will step into the matter and make things right.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence lawyer?
When reaching out to lawyers, there are a few key questions that you should ask as a potential client. These questions may vary based on the nature of your criminal matter.
- Based on the charges I am facing, what are the possible outcomes?
- Have you handled cases like mine before?
- What is your specific specialty area?
- Roughly how long will my case take?
- How much do you charge?
- How long have you practised law?
