3 Best Criminal Lawyers in Melbourne

“Doogue + George Defence Lawyers has extensive experience in all Victorian courts, handling cases from minor offences to complex jury trials. Their team includes 23 skilled criminal defence lawyers, 9 of whom are Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers. Doogue + George Defence Lawyers have participated in 430 jury trials and over 1,000 other matters, bringing significant expertise to the County Court and Court of Appeal. They regularly appear in the Court of Appeal, Royal Commission, and high-profile white-collar crime cases. The firm has defended some of the most notable Commonwealth and State prosecutions in the past five years. Doogue + George offers initial free legal advice and operates five offices throughout Melbourne to assist clients with their legal needs.”

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“Daniella Markotich is the principal of Markotich Lawyers. She earned her Bachelor of Law from James Cook University and is registered as a Barrister and Solicitor with the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Supreme Court of Queensland. Daniella holds a Practicing Certificate from the Victorian Law Society and is admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia. She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and regularly appears in court, having defended thousands of cases in the Magistrates Court, County Court, Supreme Court, and the Court of Criminal Appeal. Daniella is in high demand across all jurisdictions in Australia and often travels interstate for her clients' matters. Markotich Lawyers specialises in criminal law, intervention orders, and motor traffic law and has unparalleled knowledge. Their dedicated team works diligently throughout the legal process. They offer free initial consultations and 24/7 emergency services.”

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“Emma Turnbull is the director and founding partner of Emma Turnbull Lawyers Pty Ltd, the largest criminal law firm headed by a female in Victoria. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Monash University, and she was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. Emma Turnbull has been an accredited criminal law specialist at the Law Institute of Victoria since 2014. Emma frequently represents clients across all tiers of the Victorian criminal justice system. Emma Turnbull has consistently been recognised as a leading criminal defence lawyer in Doyle’s Annual Guide. She has garnered awards such as ACQ Partner of the Year and the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Wellness Advocate of the Year. From 2021 to 2024, she has been a Finalist in both the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards and the Australian Law Awards for her exceptional advocacy and client care. Emma Turnbull Lawyers Pty Ltd boasts a remarkable record in defending against criminal charges and handling intervention order matters. They offer a free 15-minute, no-obligation preliminary case assessment.”

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