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 Viewbank and across Melbourne's north-east, and we appear at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Viewbank 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 Viewbank who face criminal charges often find themselves uncertain about what comes next—whether it's a first-time matter or something more serious. Many are dealing with charges that arise from everyday situations: workplace incidents, neighbourhood disputes, traffic matters, or allegations made during a difficult time. What matters most at the start is gathering the facts as you remember them, any messages or documents relevant to what happened, and information about any witnesses. Writing down a clear account of events while it's fresh helps enormously. Understanding what you're actually facing—the specific charge, what the police or court paperwork says—is the first step. A lawyer can then walk through your options with you.
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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