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 South Yarra and across Melbourne's inner east, and we appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from South Yarra 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 South Yarra often arise from situations that escalate quickly—a dispute that involves police, a charge related to driving, workplace conduct that's been reported, or behaviour at a venue. Sometimes the charge arrives as a summons or court attendance notice; sometimes it follows an arrest. Most people facing a charge have never been through the process before and need to understand what happens next, what paperwork matters, and what information to gather about their circumstances, background and any witnesses. Starting early with a lawyer helps you prepare properly, understand your options, and know what to expect when you first appear.
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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