Galbally Parker

Galbally Parker helps people facing criminal charges, investigations and appeals in Melbourne and across Victoria. The firm began in 1976 and says it was the first Melbourne firm to practise only in criminal defence.

The lawyers act from the first police contact through to court hearings and appeals. Their work includes murder, drug, fraud and assault charges, bail applications, intervention orders and driving offences. The firm also acts in family law matters linked to criminal proceedings, such as family violence cases, and in WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions.

Ruth Parker is the Principal Lawyer and Director. Her work includes acting for Faruk Orman, whose murder conviction was overturned in 2019.

Galbally Parker has its main office at Suite 102, Level 1, 250 Queen Street, Melbourne. The website also lists Dandenong, Frankston, Moorabbin and Werribee. The firm acts across Victoria in all courts, from the Magistrates' Court to the Supreme Court, and has also acted in New South Wales appeals.

The firm focuses on criminal defence, including murder, manslaughter, drug offences, fraud, sexual offences, criminal appeals, bail applications and coronial matters. It also acts in family violence and intervention order matters, and in WorkSafe prosecutions and investigations. A 60 minute first appointment is offered for a fixed fee of $330 including GST.