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 Hawthorn and across Melbourne's inner east, and we appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Hawthorn 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.
Criminal matters in Hawthorn often start with a phone call after police contact, an arrest, or a court summons arriving in the mail. People typically need to understand what they're facing, what happens next, and whether they should attend court or respond in writing. Gather any documents you've received—letters, notices, breach reports—and write down the sequence of events as you remember them. If you've been interviewed by police, note what was said. If bail or conditions are involved, keep those papers safe. A lawyer can look through what you have, explain the process ahead, and work out your best first step, whether that's appearing in court, obtaining advice before a hearing, or handling matters by correspondence.
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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