Practice Area
Criminal & Traffic Law
Charged with an offence or staring down a court date? Early decisions matter. We'll explain your options without judgement and prepare a defence that gives you the best chance.
A criminal charge or serious traffic offence can change a lot — your record, your licence, sometimes your livelihood. The decisions you make in the first few days often matter most.
We act for people across Western Melbourne facing criminal charges, drink driving and traffic offences, licence suspensions, and matters before the Magistrates' Court. The system isn't designed to be easy to navigate alone — and going to court without proper preparation rarely ends the way you want.
Our role is to explain what's coming, prepare your matter properly, and represent you at court. No judgement. Just clear advice and careful preparation.
Key areas of focus
- Criminal charges and Magistrates' Court matters
- Drink driving and serious traffic offences
- Licence suspension and demerit point appeals
- Court representation and pleas
Common situations we help with
- Charged with a criminal offence
- Received an infringement notice you want to contest
- Facing licence suspension or loss
- Receiving a court summons
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Have a matter on your mind?
Start with a confidential, no-obligation conversation. We’ll listen carefully and help you understand your options — no pressure, no jargon.
Elhawli & Co Lawyers
Level 1, Suite 7/57–69 Forsyth Rd
Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029
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