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 Mernda and across Melbourne's north, and we appear at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Mernda 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 Mernda often come to us after being charged or questioned by police, or when they're worried about a matter heading in that direction. It might follow a traffic stop, a workplace incident, a neighbourhood dispute, or something that happened at a local venue. The first step is usually to gather what you remember about what happened, any messages or documents connected to it, and details of any police interaction—who attended, what was said, whether you were cautioned. If you've been given a notice or charge sheet, bring that too. We can then look at what you're facing and what your options 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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