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 Northcote and across Melbourne's inner north, and we appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Northcote 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 Northcote come to us after a police matter—usually after being charged, interviewed, or told they're under investigation. Often it starts with a summons or a call from the station. You might be facing a first-time offence or have a history. The first practical step is to gather what you have: any paperwork from police, correspondence from the court, details of what happened, and a timeline of events. Write down who was present and what was said. If you've already given a statement, find a copy. Bring your ID and any relevant documents—work records, medical history, character references—anything that might matter to your case. We'll review the charge, the evidence against you, and what your options actually 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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