Protect Future: Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers, Here to Fight for You

Have you been charged with a criminal offence? Our experienced criminal defence lawyers are here to help. We offer comprehensive legal guidance and support to ensure you understand your options and have a strong defence strategy to protect your rights and your future.

When your life's on the line,
we’ll come through for you.

When your life's on the line, we’ll come through for you.

Below are the criminal cases we specialise in:

BAIL APPLICATIONS

If you are charged by Police with a criminal offence, the police may release you on bail in your own undertaking, that is a promise that you will attend Court on the return date.

BRIBERY & CORRUPTION OFFENCES

If you have been charged with bribery or corruption offences, we are defence lawyers who can help you. We are highly experienced in these matters, having acted in many bribery and corruption related matters including in the Securrency Reserve Bank case.

CRIMINAL LAW

There are thousands of criminal offences that you can be charged with in Victoria. New offences and crimes are being added regularly by the Government.

DRINK DRIVING & TRAFFIC OFFENCES

Our lawyers understand how important your driving licence is to your life and your work. We will discuss your likely penalty and be very clear about what sentence you might get.

EXTRADITION & MUTUAL ASSISTANCE

Extradition is a process which allows different foreign countries or Australian states to transfer an individual from one jurisdiction to another so that they can be tried for crimes allegedly committed or serve sentences imposed in that jurisdiction.

FAMILY VIOLENCE

A Family Violence Intervention Order(FVIVO) is an Order of the court that provides protection from one person against family violence (in its various forms) from a family member.

IBAC, NACC, & CRIME COMMISSIONS

Significant resources are dedicated to combatting serious corruption in Australia. Corruption is investigated on both State and Federal levels.

INTERNATIONAL & TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

International and Transnational Criminal Law relates to criminal or regulatory offending which has aspects or elements spanning multiple countries, often requiring an internationally coordinated response for effective prosecution and enforcement.

INTERVENTION ORDERS

Intervention orders are commonly referred to as IVOs. There are two types of intervention orders that can be pursued through Victorian courts. These are Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIVOs) and Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIVOs).

GLOBAL INVESTIGATIONS

Doogue + George lawyers have unparalled experience as criminal defence lawyers of global investigations from allegations of attempted regime change to bribery of foreign officials.

RESTRAINING & CONFISCATION ORDERS

Australia has placed an increased emphasis on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws in recent years. The regulatory focus has intensified, leading to more stringent monitoring, reporting, and enforcement measures. This heightened scrutiny means that financial institutions and businesses face rigorous compliance requirements.

ROYAL COMMISSIONS

Doogue + George have extensive experience appearing before a Royal Commission. As Royal Commission lawyers, our firm has acted for over 50 witnesses at the most recent Royal Commissions, having received referrals from the legal services representing witnesses as well as from from other lawyers

SEX OFFENCES

If you are pleading not guilty our expert sexual offence lawyers have run and won a large number of jury trials for sex charges.

TAX FRAUD & TAX EVASION

Our firm has dealt with an enormous number of these cases ranging from allegations involving many thousands of dollars to many millions of dollars. We can give you practical advice based on experience as to how you deal with these charges or allegations.

WHITE COLLAR CRIME

Our firm has acted for large listed companies down to small businesses and their employees. We are one of Melbourne’s leading criminal firms as seen in Doyle’s guide. We have also run some of the largest criminal trials in Victoria.

Australia’s Leading Criminal Lawyers For Over 30 Years

We help you if you have been charged by Police or are facing other serious issues. We are Melbourne’s largest specialist criminal law firm with 21 criminal defence lawyers including 9 Accredited Criminal Lawyer Specialists.

Why Choose Us

Decades of Experience

With over 30 years of expertise in criminal defence, we have the knowledge and skills to handle even the most complex cases. You can trust our seasoned team to navigate the legal system effectively on your behalf.

Clear, Transparent Communication

We understand the importance of keeping you informed every step of the way. Our commitment to clear and honest communication ensures that you always know where you stand and what to expect throughout the process.

Fixed Fees or Hourly rate

That’s why we give you a clear fee agreement straight away before you make your decision. No tricks, no hidden fees.

Your future is too important to leave to chance. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward defending your rights and protecting your future.

Our Process

Book a free call

Book an initial consultation using our contact form. We’ll call you to discuss your matter and give you our expert, clear, and honest advice to help you decide moving forward. All for free.

Agreement

We send you an agreement that has a diagram that shows what we discussed and also a fees agreement clearly outlining the fee. What we quote is what we will charge you. No surprises

Strategy and execution

Together, we’ll devise a strategy and work relentlessly to make sure that you get the best possible outcome.

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