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This team is
lead by our managing partner
Christopher Andrews, Bachelor of
Arts (Criminal Justice Administration),
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Post Graduate
Diploma (Criminology) who was admitted
to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor
of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the
High Court of Australia in 1999 after
serving almost ten years with Victoria
Police during which - amongst other
duties – he was an instructor at the
Victoria Police Academy for three years.
Chris has had extensive experience over
more than twenty years in the Criminal
Justice System both as a policeman and
as a criminal lawyer. Accordingly he has
an intimate knowledge of the legal
system from both perspectives of
policeman and defence lawyer.
Here at
Berwicklegal we recognise that dealing
with the criminal justice system can be
a traumatic experience, especially if
you are in trouble with the law for the
first time or a seasoned veteran. It is
very important to obtain quality legal
advice before committing yourself to any
interview or agreement. Even a small
mistake or oversight now can lead to
very substantial problems in the future.
We act in all
criminal matters ranging from traffic
offences in the Magistrates’ Court
through to trials in the Supreme Court
of Victoria. We have experience in the
Magistrates', County and Supreme Courts.
We can represent client’s charged with
matters relating to:
Criminal
Offences
If you have
been charged or have charges or a police
interview pending such as theft,
fraud, assault, drugs charges children’s
court and/or an intervention order
(Crimes Family Violence), the only
way to ensure your interests are
protected is to get an experienced
lawyer involved in your case at the
earliest stage.
Our services
ensures you receive the highest level of
skill and experience required for your
needs and we can ensure that each case
receives personal attention without
delegation.
Traffic
Offences
If you have
been charged with any traffic offences
such as drink driving, speeding,
drive whilst disqualified, drive whilst
suspended or drug driving offenses,
exceeding the prescribed concentration
of alcohol, or driving under the
influence, the only way to ensure
your interests are protected is to get
an experienced criminal lawyer involved
in your case at the earliest stage.
Our services
ensure you receive the highest level of
skill and experience required for your
needs and we can ensure that each case
receives personal attention without
delegation.
In addition to
cost effective court representation, we
can provide the following assistance:
-
Accompanying you to the police
station
- Responding
to your questions and concerns
- Assisting
you to understand policies,
procedures and Court directions
- Implementing a overall strategy by
negotiating with police and
prosecutors
- Referrals
(if applicable) to psychiatrists,
psychologists, and drug and alcohol
counsellors.
For more
information please
contact us. |
