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 Pakenham and across Melbourne's south-east, and we appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Pakenham 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 Pakenham often start with a police interview or a summons arriving in the post. Someone might be facing a drink-driving charge after a breath test, a theft allegation from a workplace or shop, a common assault charge from a dispute, or drug-related offences. The shock of being accused—and uncertainty about what happens next—is when most people reach out. The practical first step is to gather every piece of paper you have: the police statement, any letters from police or court, witness contact details if you have them, and a timeline of events. Write down what you remember while it's fresh. A lawyer can then review the specifics of your situation and talk through what options exist.
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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