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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an established and reputable criminal law specialist firm serving Grovedale. Our lawyers are experienced advocates for clients charged with criminal offences ranging from traffic matters in Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Grovedale
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Grovedale
Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Grovedale 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
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 in Grovedale know your local traffic laws inside and out and regularly deal with cases involving careless driving, traction loss, driving with a suspended licence, and both drug and drink driving. Our lawyers will work to help you retain your driver’s licence, reduce jail time, or get your charges withdrawn.
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 Geelong 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 Grovedale
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Grovedale 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 Grovedale
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
The law firm of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the most reputable in Grovedale, 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 Grovedale 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 Grovedale?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Grovedale. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Grovedale, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Contact us any time from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., any day of the week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.
What do criminal lawyers do?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Grovedale 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 do I find the right criminal lawyer to defend 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.
I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer, what should I do?
Don’t go to court unrepresented because you cannot afford the fees. If you cannot afford a criminal lawyer, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may still be able to assist. Our firm welcomes Legal Aid enquiries and occasionally works with clients on Legal Aid funding. Legal Aid is a government-funded service available in Australia that provides free legal advice or representation to individuals who are unable to pay for legal services.
Who can represent me in a criminal case?
If you are charged in a criminal case, it is best to hire a lawyer in the jurisdiction where you were charged who specialises in handling criminal matters (a criminal defence lawyer). A lawyer that specialises in criminal defence will likely be familiar with the law governing your offence and will also be familiar with the local court system and its procedures. If you are dealing with a matter in an area where we have a location, call Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, and our firm can assist you.
How do I know when I should hire a criminal lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer the moment you are charged with a criminal offence. However, there is no need to fret if you are further into your matter and you haven’t hired a solicitor yet, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are deep in the process. A good criminal lawyer can possibly reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and resolving it.
What questions are important for me to ask a criminal lawyer?
When interviewing potential solicitors to represent you in your criminal matter, it is important to ask them questions. If you ask the right questions, you can determine whether a lawyer is right for your case. These questions may prove useful to you in making your determination.
- What are the possible outcomes?
- Do you have a specialty in criminal law, or do you specialise in criminal law?
- Do you have experience dealing with cases like this?
- How long until we reach a resolution?
- Will this be a substantial financial obligation? What are your fee rates?