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Criminal law · Altona, Victoria

Criminal lawyers in Altona

If you have been charged, interviewed or bailed to appear, what you do in the first week matters more than anything that follows. We act for people from Altona and across Melbourne's west, and we appear at the Werribee Magistrates' Court.

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Criminal law · Melbourne's west

Charged with an offence in Altona?

Most matters from Altona start at the Magistrates' Court, where the difference between a conviction and a non-conviction is usually made on preparation rather than argument — character material, the plea, and how the facts are put. Serious indictable matters move to the County Court, and we run those too. You will be told plainly what you are facing before you decide anything.

Where a criminal law matter from Altona is heard: Summary charges arising in Altona are heard at the Werribee Magistrates' Court. We appear there in person. For many mentions we can also appear online, so you don't lose a day's work — but for a plea or a contested hearing we will tell you when being there in person is the better call.
We also act on criminal law matters in: Albanvale · Bonnie Brook · Burnside · Cairnlea · Caroline Springs.  Appointments online across Victoria, or in person at our Reservoir office.
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Common questions

Criminal law in Altona — FAQs

Do I need a lawyer for a first offence in Altona?
Not always — but the decision to plead guilty without advice is the one people most often regret, because a conviction can follow you into employment, travel and licensing for years. We will tell you honestly if your matter is one you can handle yourself.
Which court will my Altona matter go to?
For a summary charge arising in Altona, the Werribee Magistrates' Court. More serious indictable charges are committed to the County Court of Victoria. We appear at both.
Can I avoid a conviction?
Sometimes. The court can find a charge proven without recording a conviction, and diversion is available for some first-time matters. Whether either is realistic depends on the charge, your history and what is put to the court — we will give you a straight answer rather than an encouraging one.
What does it cost?
The first consultation is a fixed fee, quoted before you book. After that we quote the plea or hearing as a fixed fee wherever the matter allows it, so you are not exposed to an open-ended bill.

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