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 St Albans and across Melbourne's west, and we appear at the Sunshine Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from St Albans 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 St Albans often come to us after police involvement—whether that's a summons, a court attendance notice, or questioning at the station. Most situations involve traffic matters, public order concerns, or allegations arising from incidents at home or in the community. Before your first appointment, gather any paperwork you've received from police or the court, notes on what happened and who was there, and details of any witnesses. If you've been questioned, write down what you remember saying. Bring any text messages, emails or photos that might be relevant. We'll go through everything 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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