Criminal Law Firms in Geelong, Victoria
Find and compare law firms in Geelong, Victoria. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 27
- average rating
- 4.4
- Google reviews
- 849
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 11
We list 27 criminal law firms in Geelong, Victoria. They average 4.4 out of 5 across 20 rated firms. That's under the average across Victoria (4.6).
Criminal lawyers defend people charged with offences, from traffic matters and assault to serious indictable charges. They advise on your rights, represent you in court, and work to achieve the best possible outcome.
What Criminal Law lawyers typically help with
- Drink driving, traffic and licence matters
- Assault, domestic violence and apprehended violence orders
- Drug offences and property crime
- Bail applications and police interviews
- Appeals and sentencing submissions
27 law firms found
EAS Legal
EAS Legal helps individuals and families with criminal, family, property, commercial, and wills and probate matters. The firm also acts in…
Loftgood Legal
Loftgood Legal helps people in Geelong and across Victoria who have been charged with a criminal offence or are dealing with an…
Ben von Einem & Associates
Ben von Einem & Associates helps people in Geelong and nearby towns with criminal charges, family law matters and intervention orders. The…
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers
People charged with criminal or traffic offences in Geelong can get help from Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. The firm's Geelong office…
Geelong Lawyers, Barristers & Solicitors
Geelong Lawyers is a criminal defence firm in central Geelong. It helps people charged with offences ranging from traffic and drink driving…
Matthew Senia Lawyers
Matthew Senia Lawyers is a boutique criminal defence firm in Geelong. It helps people charged with offences across Victoria, from traffic…
Geelong Legal
Geelong Legal helps individuals, families and businesses with legal matters in Geelong and the surrounding region. The firm handles…
Van Beveren Lawyers
Van Beveren Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses across Victoria with family law, wills and estates, property and business…
Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers
Adrian Paull Criminal Lawyers helps people charged with criminal offences in western Victoria and Melbourne. The firm acts from the first…
Michael Brugman
Michael Brugman is a criminal lawyer based in Geelong, VIC, with a strong reputation for providing professional and supportive services to…
Gordon Legal
Gordon Legal helps injured people, workers and families across Victoria. The firm is best known for compensation claims, including workers…
Gallant Law
Gallant Law helps people facing criminal charges in Victoria. The firm also acts in corporate crime, workplace prosecutions and building…
Barwon South West Lawyers
Barwon South West Lawyers helps people facing criminal charges, child protection matters and intervention orders in Victoria. The firm is…
MMH Lawyers
MMH Lawyers helps people and businesses in Melbourne's north-west and Geelong with family, criminal, commercial, property and estate…
Senia Lawyers Geelong
Senia Lawyers Geelong is a law firm located in Geelong, VIC, with a strong reputation for providing reliable and trustworthy legal…
Mildren Cooper McKenna Lawyers
Mildren Cooper McKenna Lawyers is a law firm based in Geelong, VIC, providing expert legal representation in various areas of law. They…
Barwon Community Legal Service
Barwon Community Legal Service is an independent community legal centre that gives free legal information, advice and casework to people in…
Alexander ILP
Alexander ILP helps individuals and businesses in Geelong, Warrnambool and Melbourne with legal matters. The firm's lawyers and advisors…
Armstrong Legal
Armstrong Legal helps people in Geelong and the Barwon region with criminal charges, traffic offences, contested wills and estates, and…
Aspire Lawyers
Aspire Lawyers helps individuals, families and business owners with family law, business and commercial law, wills and estates, and…
Kozarov Lawyers
Kozarov Lawyers helps people with family law matters and criminal charges across Victoria. The firm acts for clients going through…
Highest rated criminal lawyers in Geelong, Victoria
- 1.EAS Legal: 5.0 from 148 reviews
- 2.Loftgood Legal: 5.0 from 128 reviews
- 3.Ben von Einem & Associates: 5.0 from 106 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Where they're based
- Geelong 22
- Belmont 1
- Geelong West 1
- Newcomb 1
- North Geelong 1
- Ocean Grove 1
Criminal Law FAQs in Geelong, Victoria
How many criminal lawyers are there in Geelong?
We list 27. Most (22) are in Geelong. The rest are spread across Belmont, Geelong West and other suburbs.
Which criminal lawyers in Geelong have the best reviews?
EAS Legal leads our ranking with 5.0 from 148 Google reviews. Loftgood Legal and Ben von Einem & Associates are next. We weigh how many reviews a firm has as well as its score, so one perfect review can't top the list.
How do clients rate criminal lawyers in Geelong?
Pretty well. 11 of the 20 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.4.
Should I speak to a lawyer before talking to police?
Yes. You have the right to remain silent and to obtain legal advice before being interviewed. Speaking to a criminal lawyer first helps you avoid saying something that could harm your case.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost?
Costs depend on the seriousness of the charge and whether the matter is contested. Many firms offer a fixed fee for a guilty plea in the Local or Magistrates Court and a free initial consultation. Always ask for fees in writing.
Can I get legal aid for a criminal charge?
Legal aid may be available depending on your income, assets and the type of charge. If you do not qualify, many private firms offer payment plans. A lawyer can tell you quickly whether you are likely to be eligible.
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