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Expert Criminal Defence Across Victoria

Dedicated Criminal Lawyers Providing Legal Representation in Your Area

When facing a criminal charge or legal matter, you need strong legal representation from a firm that understands the law and the complexities of the justice system. Chase Murphy Lawyers is a leading criminal defence firm, representing clients across Victoria with strategic, results-driven advocacy.

Our team of experienced lawyers is committed to protecting your rights, safeguarding your future, and delivering the best possible outcome. We provide expert legal services across multiple locations, including:

Expertise where you need it

At Chase Murphy Lawyers, we focus exclusively on criminal defence and related legal matters, ensuring that you receive specialist representation from lawyers who understand the system inside and out.

Criminal Law and Traffic Offences

If you have been charged with a criminal or driving offence, early intervention is crucial. Our legal team provides expert legal defence, negotiation, and advocacy, whether your matter is heard in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, or Supreme Court.

We represent clients in:

  • Driving offences – Including drink and drug driving, dangerous driving, suspended license charges, and negligent driving.
  • Assaults, threats and property damage – Defence against charges such as affray, recklessly causing injury, unlawful threats, and destruction of property.
  • Drug offences – Possession, trafficking, cultivation, and importation of illicit substances.
  • Weapons and firearm offences – Possession of prohibited weapons, carrying or using weapons unlawfully, and firearm licensing matters.
  • Dishonesty  and deception – Charges such as theft, burglary, fraud, identity crime, and obtaining financial advantage by deception.
  • Public order offences – Offences such as resisting arrest, being drunk in public, riotous behaviour, and failure to move on.
  • Police interviews and criminal investigations – If you are under investigation or have been called in for questioning, never speak to police without legal representation.
  • Sexual offences – Defence for charges including sexual assault, indecent acts, child pornography offences, and historical allegations.
  • Murder and manslaughter – Specialised legal representation in homicide cases, including complex murder trials.
  • Bail applications – If you have been remanded in custody, we fight to secure your release on bail.
  • Breach of intervention orders – Defending allegations of breaching family violence or personal safety intervention orders.
  • Federal and commonwealth offences – Defence against fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime under federal law.

If you are facing any criminal charge, we provide expert advice and representation at all stages of the legal process.

Children’s Court and Youth Crime

Young people charged with offences face serious consequences that can impact their future. Our lawyers provide strong advocacy for:

  • Criminal division – Representing youth offenders in the Children’s Court, ensuring fair outcomes for young people.
  • Child protection – Acting for parents, guardians, and family members in Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) child protection matters.

We understand the importance of early intervention and rehabilitation in youth matters, working to protect young people from unnecessary criminal records.

Intervention Orders (IVOs)

Intervention Orders (IVOs) can have serious legal consequences, including criminal charges if breached. If you are the respondent in an IVO case, our lawyers can assist with:

  • Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs) – Representing individuals in matters involving allegations of family violence.
  • Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIOs) – Defending against non-family violence intervention orders, including workplace and neighbour disputes.

We help clients challenge, vary, or defend intervention orders to ensure their rights and freedoms are not unfairly restricted.

Crime Commission Inquiries and Investigations

If you are summoned to appear before a crime commission inquiry, it is essential to have legal representation. We act for clients in:

  • Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) inquiries
  • Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) hearings
  • Royal Commissions & Special Investigations

Our firm provides comprehensive legal advice and protection against self-incrimination, ensuring you understand your rights before giving evidence.

Need Legal Representation? Contact Chase Murphy Lawyers Today

Legal matters can be complex and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Chase Murphy Lawyers, we are committed to providing expert legal defence across Victoria, ensuring you receive the strong representation you deserve. Whether you’re facing criminal charges, traffic offences, intervention orders, or a crime commission inquiry, our experienced team is ready to defend your rights.

We represent clients in Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Frankston, Ringwood, Sunshine, Ballarat, Bairnsdale, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Warrnambool, Surfcoast, and Melbourne. Wherever you are in Victoria, we are here to help.

Call us now to schedule a consultation. At Chase Murphy Lawyers, we stand with you when it matters most.

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