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 Kensington and across Melbourne CBD & inner, and we appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Kensington 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 Kensington often come to us after a police interaction—whether that's a charge sheet arriving in the mail, a court attendance notice, or uncertainty about what happens next after being questioned. Many residents face matters ranging from traffic-related offences to more serious allegations. The first practical step is to gather everything you have: the notice or summons, any correspondence from police, and a clear account of what occurred. It helps to write down the sequence of events while it's fresh, note any witnesses, and think about whether you have documents, messages, or photos that are relevant. Bring all of this when you come in, so we can review what you're actually facing and talk through your options from there.
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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