Fraud & White Collar Crime lawyers in Northern Melbourne

What to discuss at the first meeting

Identify the investigating body, alleged transactions and whether you are enquiring personally or for a business. Records and conflicts between individuals and entities need careful handling.

Ask about preserving records and coordinating any regulatory, employment or civil issues with the criminal advice.

Working with a firm in Northern Melbourne

Preston, Broadmeadows, Epping and Heidelberg cover different parts of Northern Melbourne. For family, housing or employment matters, start with the exact issue and any documents already received rather than choosing by distance alone.

For fraud & white collar crime, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant VIC experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Northern Melbourne. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.

How the engagement may progress

1. 01

   Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.

2. 02

   Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.

3. 03

   Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.

Fees and the scope of work

One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.

Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.

Dates to raise at first contact

Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.

Questions to ask a fraud & white collar crime adviser