A driving charge is really two problems: the court, and your licence. For most people in Northcote the second one is the one that changes daily life — getting to work, the school run, the job that requires a licence. We act on drink driving, drug driving, speeding and excessive speed, careless and dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and licence applications, and we appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
What can be changed differs sharply from charge to charge, so the first thing worth knowing is which kind of matter you have. For drink driving, Victoria sets minimum licence disqualification periods by reading, and for most readings an alcohol interlock condition follows — a framework that leaves less room to argue than people expect. Other driving charges carry more discretion, and there the outcome usually turns on the material put to the court and how the facts are framed. Either way the work that changes the result is done before the hearing, not at it. We will tell you at the outset which of those your matter is.
Traffic matters in Northcote often come up after a random breath test, a speed camera notice, or a driving incident. You might be facing an infringement notice in the mail, or perhaps you were stopped and given a ticket on the spot. The first step is to gather everything: the notice itself, any photos or documents from the incident, details of what happened, and your driving history. Many people aren't sure whether to pay the fine, dispute it, or ask for a review. A lawyer can look at the paperwork with you, work out what your options actually are, and help you decide on the best path forward for your circumstances.
Send us the charge sheet or the infringement. We'll tell you what you're facing, whether any licence loss is fixed by law or open to argument, and whether anything about your matter can be improved.
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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