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Ringwood VIC 3134 - (03) 8644 7325
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Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is an accredited criminal law specialist firm with a staff of experienced lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. Our lawyers have vast experience in the field of criminal law ranging from dealing with matters such as traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court to murder cases in the Supreme Court.
Legal Services in Donvale
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Donvale
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Donvale, assists in many criminal matters. Our firm’s solicitors have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers also has experience representing clients with a number of 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 employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Ringwood 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
The team at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has an abundance of experience with traffic law cases. Our firm represents clients that are charged with many if not all traffic offences including loss of traction, careless driving, driving with a suspended licence, and drink and drug driving. Our solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may help you avoid undesirable repercussions. Contact our firm today for assistance with your traffic law case.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Drink driving cases are regularly handled by the solicitors at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. Our firm has defended a number of clients who have been charged with offences such as driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers represents clients with a wide range of drug offences – small quantity possession charges to large quantity commercial trafficking charges. Our team of lawyers has represented clients in Magistrates’ Courts, County Courts, and Supreme Courts. Drug charges should not be taken lightly. It is important to choose counsel that understands the nature of these charges and can help you achieve the best results.
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Donvale
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a reputable firm of Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers. Our firm was originally founded by David Dribbin and Michael Brown to provide clients with the best representation in criminal matters. We have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as traffic and criminal defence lawyers. Our team consistently demonstrates superb attention to detail, unmatched, zealous advocacy, excellent forensic judgement, and excellent customer service for all of our clients.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Donvale
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is well-known throughout Victoria. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our team of highly-experienced advocates specialises in criminal law. We have excellent relationships with Victoria’s experienced trial barristers at the criminal bar. Lastly and most importantly, our clients come first, and we work to achieve outstanding results for each and every client.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
The law firm of Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the most reputable in Donvale, 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 Donvale 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 Donvale?
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 the role of a criminal defence lawyer?
The criminal defence lawyers at our firm in Donvale defend clients at every stage of their criminal case. Criminal defence lawyers complete virtually all of the tasks that must be handled in criminal law cases, e.g., contacting the courts and other lawyers to resolve matters, examining evidence, and presenting arguments to courts demonstrating their clients’ innocence in criminal matters. Criminal defence lawyers may also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen their clients’ repercussions.
What does a good lawyer cost?
Costs of hiring a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the criminal matter and a large number of other factors, e.g., the defendant’s prior record, the length of time in court, the jurisdiction, etc. At Dribbin & Brown, for Magistrates’ Court matters, we quote one fee for services rendered whenever we can – so our clients know exactly what their representation will cost at the onset. For County and Supreme Court matters, we do our best to explain our fees at the beginning of the representation.
How do I find a good criminal lawyer?
Searching for the right lawyer can be difficult in some cases. To find the best criminal lawyer to represent you, contact Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We are here to help you. Our staff is available by phone or email from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., any day of the week. We also offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to meet in person. We have an initial consultation to 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.
What kind of lawyer do I need for a criminal case?
When you are charged with a criminal offence in Donvale, it will benefit you to hire a lawyer in Donvale who has a specialty in criminal defence. A criminal defence lawyer will be familiar with the legal process and the law governing your offence in that jurisdiction. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers has highly 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 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 are some questions I should ask a criminal 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?
