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Doogue O'Brien Testimonials
"I don't think I could have coped if I lost my trial. The preparation you put in was amazing."
Gary F
"I was proud that we stood up and fought the charges. I would have lost everything if I had been found guilty."
Peter L
"Your compassion during my time of need was outstanding. Many thanks."
Cameron A
"Lots of people kept telling me I should plead guilty except for your firm. You were right."
Lee W
"Everyone was judging me except for you. That support really helped me get through a terrible time."
John A
Legal Aid Lawyer Heidelberg
Legal Aid Lawyer Heidelberg
Heidelberg Legal Aid Lawyers
Doogue & O'Brien Criminal Lawyers are a criminal law firm who have an office in Heidelberg and who take on legal aid clients for Victoria Legal Aid ("VLA"). Our office is just up the road from the Court in Burgundy Street.
Because we are registered legal aid lawyers Victoria Legal Aid will pay us to act for legal aid clients.
That is people who satisfy the guidelines as to whether or not they qualify for legal aid. There is a financial assessment as to eligibility for legal aid and there is also a merits test as to whether the charges you face are serious enough to warrant legal aid funding the case.
What this means is that as a legal aid client you can chose who you want to represent you. You can ring and chose a lawyer from Victoria Legal Aid or you can ring us and we will represent you as a Legal aid lawyer.
If you are eligible for legal aid funding you will pay no fees to us. Legal aid work is fully funded by Victoria Legal Aid.
Our firm is on the summary legal aid panel and the indictable legal aid panel. The indictable legal aid panel in particular has very strict criteria for qualifying and the firm must establish both experience in the field of criminal law and a capacity to handle cases within the guidelines of legal aid funding for a case.
Our legal aid lawyers can assess whether you are eligible for legal aid at our Heidelberg Office so phone us as soon as possible and we will start looking after your case. Sean Pascoe at our Heidelberg Office has handled a vast number of legal aid cases over the years and can give you quick and accurate advice as to your eligibility.
Our Heidelberg office phone number is (03) 9458 3700
Doogue & O'Brien Criminal Lawyers are a criminal law firm who have an office in Heidelberg and who take on legal aid clients for Victoria Legal Aid ("VLA"). Our office is just up the road from the Court in Burgundy Street.
Because we are registered legal aid lawyers Victoria Legal Aid will pay us to act for legal aid clients.
That is people who satisfy the guidelines as to whether or not they qualify for legal aid. There is a financial assessment as to eligibility for legal aid and there is also a merits test as to whether the charges you face are serious enough to warrant legal aid funding the case.
What this means is that as a legal aid client you can chose who you want to represent you. You can ring and chose a lawyer from Victoria Legal Aid or you can ring us and we will represent you as a Legal aid lawyer.
If you are eligible for legal aid funding you will pay no fees to us. Legal aid work is fully funded by Victoria Legal Aid.
Our firm is on the summary legal aid panel and the indictable legal aid panel. The indictable legal aid panel in particular has very strict criteria for qualifying and the firm must establish both experience in the field of criminal law and a capacity to handle cases within the guidelines of legal aid funding for a case.
Our legal aid lawyers can assess whether you are eligible for legal aid at our Heidelberg Office so phone us as soon as possible and we will start looking after your case. Sean Pascoe at our Heidelberg Office has handled a vast number of legal aid cases over the years and can give you quick and accurate advice as to your eligibility.
Our Heidelberg office phone number is (03) 9458 3700
