When you're charged, every hour matters. We fight hard, move fast, and don't stop until we've exhausted every option.
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We defend Melbourne clients across all criminal and traffic charges, from first mentions to Supreme Court trials - without the confusion, delays, or judgement.
At Fraser Heaven & Joseph, we know the system from the inside. Every charge is different. Every defence matters.
A licence is a livelihood. We fight to keep yours — and to keep charges off your record wherever possible.
Complex investigations, serious exposure. We know how these cases are built and how to take them apart.
Intervention orders and associated charges require careful, strategic handling. We've been here before.
At Fraser Heaven & Joseph, we know the system from the inside. Every charge is different. Every defence matters.
A licence is a livelihood. We fight to keep yours — and to keep charges off your record wherever possible.
Complex investigations, serious exposure. We know how these cases are built and how to take them apart.
Intervention orders and associated charges require careful, strategic handling. We've been here before.
Fraser Heaven & Joseph is located at Level 2, 180 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct — walking distance from the Magistrates' Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We also service the Mornington Peninsula region for clients in Melbourne's south east and coastal areas.
Yes. We service the entire Mornington Peninsula region including Mornington, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Frankston, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, and surrounding areas. Whether you're in the CBD or on the Peninsula, we're accessible and ready to act.
Look for a firm with genuine courtroom experience, a track record across the full range of criminal charges, and lawyers who give you a straight read — not just reassurance. Fraser Heaven & Joseph has been defending clients across Victoria with practitioners who know how these cases are won.
We handle the full spectrum of criminal and traffic law, including:
Costs depend on the nature of the charge, the court it's heard in, and how far the matter runs. At Fraser Heaven & Joseph we offer:
Summary offences are heard in the Magistrates' Court. Indictable offences are more serious and can be committed to the County or Supreme Court. The distinction affects everything — your exposure, the process, the timeline, and the strategy we run. We'll walk you through exactly where your matter sits and what that means for you.
Yes. A free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation. Most people who contact us have never dealt with the criminal justice system before — this call is about helping you understand where you stand and what your options are. No pressure, no commitment. Just a straight conversation.
Call us on (03) 8595 9580 or email hello@dsalaw.com.au to book.
Bring whatever you have a charge sheet, summons, court notice, or bail conditions. If you have none of that yet, come anyway. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do. We'll tell you exactly what else we need.
For urgent matters — bail applications, next-day mentions, police interviews — we move same day where possible. For non-urgent matters we typically offer appointments within 24 to 48 hours. Call (03) 8595 9580 and we'll find a way to get you in.
Melbourne CBD Office
Mornington Office
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Call, email, or fill in our contact form. We'll discuss your matter, give you initial guidance, and arrange a free consultation with the right lawyer for your charge. No obligation. No judgement.
We'll match you with the right person based on your charge type and court. Our partners have deep experience across their respective areas, and we work as a team so you get the benefit of all of it, not just one set of eyes.
Fraser Heaven & Joseph stands apart from other Melbourne criminal defence firms for several key reasons:
We don't run a volume practice. Every client gets a real defence strategy not a conveyor belt plea. We've sat in thousands of conferences, we know how police and prosecutors think, and we know how to find the angles others miss. If there's a way to fight it, we'll find it. If a plea is the right move, we'll tell you honestly and make sure it lands as well as it possibly can.
Fraser Heaven & Joseph was built on one purpose: defending people when the stakes are highest. With offices in Melbourne's legal precinct and Mornington, we handle criminal and traffic matters across Victoria. We're direct, we're experienced, and we don't waste your time.
We believe the best outcomes come from understanding both sides of the room. We know how prosecutors think. We know what magistrates and judges are looking for. And we know how to use that knowledge to your advantage.
Whether you're facing your first charge or a serious indictable matter, we move quickly and strategically. We know the courts, we know the players, and we know what it takes to get the best result available to you.
No endless back and forth. No vague reassurances. Just clear thinking, sharp strategy, and someone in your corner who actually knows what they're doing.
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