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 Reservoir and across Melbourne's inner north, and we appear at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Reservoir 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 Reservoir who face criminal matters often need to act quickly once they've been charged or notified of an investigation. The most common situations involve drink-driving, traffic offences, assault or property matters, and family-related incidents that have drawn police attention. Your first step is to gather everything relevant: police documents, any witness details, photos, messages, or correspondence connected to what happened. Write down your account of events while it's fresh. If you've already spoken to police, note what was said. Bring all of this when you come in so we can review the full picture with you and work out what happens next.
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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