Urgent criminal consultation
Immediate guidance when you have been contacted by police or face a listing.
Consultation required
- Urgent consult
- Immediate risk advice
- Next-step plan
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Discreet representation for investigations, charges and court hearings.
Confidential conversation. No obligation to proceed.
Overview
How we help with criminal.
Criminal matters demand composure and clear advice. We assist with sexual offences, drug offences, theft, assault, driving and traffic offences, and intervention orders — supporting clients through investigations, charges and hearings with practical communication at every stage.
Common Matters
Matters we regularly assist with.
The work we regularly handle in this practice area. If your situation looks different, still reach out — we will confirm fit early.
- Police investigations and interviews
- Sexual offences
- Drug offences
- Theft and assault matters
- Driving and traffic offences
- Intervention orders
- Bail applications
- Hearing and sentence preparation
Services & Fees
Packages and pathways for this practice area.
Where the firm publishes fixed fees, we show them clearly — including GST and disbursements. Other work is scoped after consultation.
Featured Court appearance / plea support
Representation for mentions, pleas and sentence matters, scoped to the listing.
Consultation required
- Preparation conference
- Court appearance
- Outcome advice
Defended hearing or complex matters
Hearing preparation and advocacy scoped to charge seriousness and evidence.
Consultation required
- Brief review
- Hearing strategy
- Court representation
Process
How we typically progress a matter.
Every engagement is shaped by your circumstances — this is the rhythm we bring to most work in this area.
- 01
Stabilise the immediate risk
We address police contact, bail, listings and what you should or should not say.
- 02
Review the brief
Evidence and procedure are assessed so advice is grounded in the actual case.
- 03
Choose the path
Plea, negotiation or defended hearing options are weighed with clear consequences.
- 04
Prepare and appear
You are briefed thoroughly and represented with focus on the outcome that matters.
Why Mulbridge
A measured way of working, built around the outcome you need.
Every accepted matter receives careful preparation, plain-spoken guidance, and a practical plan you can act on.
Personal attention
Dedicated professionals who stay close to the matter and the people behind it.
Clear communication
Advice you can understand and use — empowering you to make informed decisions.
Practical judgement
Options, risks and next steps framed with commercial and personal realities in mind.
Australia-wide
We advise clients across Australia. Our offices remain in Footscray and Cairnlea.
FAQ
Common questions about this practice area.
Start the conversation
Discuss your criminal matter.
Book a consultation and we will confirm the right next step for your circumstances.