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 Whittlesea and across Melbourne's north, and we appear at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court.
Most matters from Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea often come to us after a police matter has arisen—whether that's a charge, a notice to appear, or uncertainty about what happens next. Sometimes it's traffic-related, sometimes it involves a workplace incident or a dispute that's escalated. The immediate practical step is to gather any documents you have: the police letter, any court notice, messages or emails relevant to what occurred, and details of witnesses. It helps to write down what happened from your perspective while it's fresh. Before you say anything further to police or anyone else, talking to a lawyer first usually makes sense. We can work through what you're facing and what your options are.
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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