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Criminal law · Tullamarine, Victoria

Criminal lawyers in Tullamarine

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 Tullamarine and across Melbourne's north, and we appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.

Criminal law · Melbourne's north

Charged with an offence in Tullamarine?

Most matters from Tullamarine 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 Tullamarine facing criminal matters often find themselves caught up in situations that escalate quickly—a traffic incident with injury, a workplace altercation that drew police attention, or property damage during a dispute. Some matters arise from behaviour at home or in the community that neighbours or family members report. Before taking any step, it helps to write down what happened from your perspective, note any witnesses or CCTV footage that may exist, and gather documents like texts, emails or photos relevant to the incident. If police have already contacted you or laid charges, understanding what you're actually accused of and what evidence exists against you is the first move. Bring whatever paperwork you have received to an initial conversation so a lawyer can help you see the real shape of the problem and what your practical options are.

Where a criminal law matter from Tullamarine is heard: Summary charges arising in Tullamarine are heard at the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court. We appear there in person. For many mentions we can also appear online, so you don't lose a day's work — but for a plea or a contested hearing we will tell you when being there in person is the better call.
We also act on criminal law matters in: Attwood · Beveridge · Broadmeadows · Bundoora · Campbellfield.  Appointments online across Victoria, or in person at our Reservoir office.
Common questions

Criminal law in Tullamarine — FAQs

Do I need a lawyer for a first offence in Tullamarine?
Not always — but the decision to plead guilty without advice is the one people most often regret, because a conviction can follow you into employment, travel and licensing for years. We will tell you honestly if your matter is one you can handle yourself.
Which court will my Tullamarine matter go to?
For a summary charge arising in Tullamarine, the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court. More serious indictable charges are committed to the County Court of Victoria. We appear at both.
Can I avoid a conviction?
Sometimes. The court can find a charge proven without recording a conviction, and diversion is available for some first-time matters. Whether either is realistic depends on the charge, your history and what is put to the court — we will give you a straight answer rather than an encouraging one.
What does it cost?
The first consultation is a fixed fee, quoted before you book. After that we quote the plea or hearing as a fixed fee wherever the matter allows it, so you are not exposed to an open-ended bill.
What should I do if police want to interview me about something I'm accused of?
Write down the key facts of what happened while they're fresh, and note anyone who can say what you did or didn't do. Don't communicate with police or anyone else about the matter without talking to a lawyer first. Bring any documents, messages or other material that relates to your side of the story. A lawyer can work through the situation with you and advise how to respond.

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