Frequently asked questions.

Consultations are by appointment and cover the charge, the procedural stage, likely fees, and next steps.

Initial consultations are by appointment. We start with a short conversation about what you have been charged with or summonsed for, what stage your matter is at, and what outcome you are hoping for. You leave the consultation with a clear view of the next steps, the likely fees, and whether we are the right firm for your matter.

Yes. Legal professional privilege applies from the moment you contact us, whether or not you go on to engage the firm.

Everything you share with us is protected by legal professional privilege from the moment you contact us, whether or not you go on to engage the firm.

Where the matter allows, yes. A written costs agreement sets out fixed fees for defined stages wherever that is realistic.

Where the matter allows, yes. We give you a written costs agreement at the start of the engagement, with fixed fees for defined stages (mention, contested hearing, plea) wherever that is realistic, and an hourly rate where it is not.

Across the Victorian Magistrates' Court jurisdiction, with most work in the Melbourne metropolitan courts.

Across the Victorian Magistrates' Court jurisdiction, with most of our work in the Melbourne metropolitan courts. For matters in higher courts we work with experienced Counsel.

We aim to respond to new enquiries within 24 hours and prioritise urgent matters such as bail applications and imminent court dates.

We aim to respond to new enquiries within 24 hours. Urgent matters (bail applications, fresh charges, imminent court dates) are prioritised and seen as quickly as the schedule allows.