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Office Number: (03) 9077 4834 | After Hours Number: 0434 701 484
Office Number: (03) 9077 4834
After Hours Number: 0434 701 484

When You Need the Best Criminal Lawyers in Melbourne, We’re Ready to Fight for You.

Facing criminal charges is stressful, overwhelming, and high-stakes. You need an expert defence team to best protect your future.

At Emma Turnbull Lawyers (ETL), we are specialist criminal lawyers in Melbourne, trusted by clients and referred to by other lawyers when the pressure is on. We defend clients in bail applications, summary crime matters, committal hearings, and jury trials across all Victorian courts.

We don’t dabble in criminal law. We specialise in it. Every day, we represent clients in Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts in Melbourne, suburban courts, and regional Victoria.

Why Clients Trust Emma Turnbull Lawyers

  • Specialist Criminal Defence Firm: We are Accredited Criminal Law Specialists with years of courtroom experience.
  • Daily Court Presence: From Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to regional courts, we are in front of Magistrates and Judges every day.
  • Strategic, Results-Focused Defence: Every case has a strategy. We build defences that aim for acquittals, dismissals, or the best possible outcome.
  • Trusted Advocates: When other law firms need to refer serious matters, they refer to us.
  • Clear, Direct Communication: No jargon. No surprises. Just clear advice and strong advocacy when you need it most.

Our Core Criminal Law Services

We defend clients across all stages of criminal proceedings. Explore our key
services:

What You Can Expect When You Engage ETL

  • Immediate Response & Assessment: We will obtain the brief of evidence, assess your case, explain your options, and give you a clear action plan.
  • Urgent Bail Applications Where Needed: We understand the importance of listing speedy applications for bail, particularly when there are urgent medical, family or financial commitments needing attention. We move quickly to secure your release.
  • Strategic Defence Planning: We analyse the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, consult with our own experts and build a targeted defence strategy.
  • Court Representation at Every Stage: From mentions to committals and trials, we fight with precision and strategy.
  • Outcome-Focused Advocacy: Whether it’s a negotiated resolution, withdrawal, acquittal, or appeal, we fight for the best possible outcome for you.

Where We Represent Clients

We regularly appear in:

  • Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
  • Metropolitan and suburban courts including Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Heidelberg, Ringwood, Sunshine, Frankston and Moorabbin
  • County Court of Victoria
  • Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Regional courts including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and others

Experience. Strategy. Results.

That’s what sets ETL apart as Melbourne’s leading criminal lawyers.

When your future is on the line, you need a criminal defence team who knows the courts, understands the law, and fights for you with determination and skill.

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