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 Essendon and across Melbourne's inner north-west, and we appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Essendon 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 Essendon often come to us after a police matter—whether that's a summons in the mail, a court date notification, or advice from someone who was there when something happened. Common situations include traffic-related charges, neighbourhood disputes that have escalated, workplace incidents, or matters arising from a night out. The first step is usually to gather whatever paperwork you have: the police statement, any court letter, messages or emails from the day in question, or witness contact details. Writing down a timeline of what happened, from your perspective, helps clarify things. We can then look at what you're facing, what options exist, and what preparing a response or defence might involve.
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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