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 Croydon and across Melbourne's outer east, and we appear at the Ringwood Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Croydon 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.
People in Croydon often need criminal law help after a police incident—whether it's a street confrontation that went wrong, a workplace argument that turned physical, or a driving matter that's landed them with charges. Sometimes a matter starts with a summons in the mail; sometimes it follows an arrest or interview at the station. The practical first step is to gather what you have: the police paperwork, any correspondence, CCTV or witness details if you were involved, and a clear timeline of what happened. Writing down your own account while it's fresh helps. If you've already spoken to police, recall what was said. Bring all of this when you meet with a lawyer to work through what comes next and what your options really are.
Tell us what you have been charged with. We'll explain the likely range of outcomes for a matter like yours, and what can still be changed.
Leave your name and number — we call you straight back, usually within 2 minutes (8am–8pm), to understand your situation and book you in with the right lawyer. No cost, no obligation. Outside those hours we'll text you and call first thing.
We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
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