CRIMINAL DEFENCE · BROADMEADOWS
Russo Lawyers acts for clients across Broadmeadows and surrounding areas.
Every matter is handled personally by Sam Russo, Principal and former Court Registrar.
Your Local Court
30 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
What to know
Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court covers the north-western corridor including Glenroy, Coolaroo, Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and the airport precinct. Family violence intervention order matters make up a meaningful share of the daily list.
Clients in Broadmeadows speak directly with Sam Russo. No junior files, no intermediaries. You get the principal attention from the first call.
Sam's career began as a Court Registrar at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. He knows how matters move through the court system that will likely hear your case.
Sam appears at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court and courts across Victoria. Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court covers the north-western corridor including Glenroy, Coolaroo, Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and the airport precinct. Family violence intervention order matters make up a meaningful share of the daily list.
Broadmeadows serves a large catchment with growing population centres in Craigieburn, Mickleham and Donnybrook. Matters often involve clients commuting from outer-ring estates with limited public transport to the court. Our Level 19 / 263 William Street office is approximately 18 km from Broadmeadows. In-person, phone and video consultations are all available.
Reach Sam directly by phone or email. For urgent matters, same-day advice is available.
Sam reviews your matter, explains the law and your options. No obligation after the consultation.
Before any work proceeds, Sam provides a clear costs agreement under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. Fixed-fee arrangements are available for eligible matters.
Sam appears at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court, the County Court, Supreme Court, and Children's Court as required by your matter.
Working with Russo Lawyers
Direct principal access
Sam Russo runs every file
Free initial consultation
No obligation, no time limit
Same-day response
Including after hours by mobile
Level 19, 263 William Street, Melbourne CBD
These are the questions our clients ask most often. Nothing too basic. Nothing off-limits.
Time-sensitive?
Do not wait. Early legal advice significantly changes outcomes in criminal matters. Call Sam directly on (03) 7040 9825 for a same-day response.
You do not need a lawyer physically located in Broadmeadows, but familiarity with the court where your matter is listed is a practical advantage. Sam Russo appears regularly at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court and knows its procedures and listing patterns.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria operates across multiple registries. Each registry has its own listing procedures, duty lawyer rosters, and administrative practices. A lawyer who appears regularly at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court will know how matters are called, how long listings typically take, and the procedural steps to move your matter efficiently.
Yes. Russo Lawyers offers phone and video consultations for clients in Broadmeadows and across Victoria. If you prefer an in-person appointment, our Level 19 office at 263 William Street, Melbourne is 18 km from Broadmeadows.
Many clients across Victoria prefer the convenience of a phone or video consultation for their initial meeting. Sam is available for video appointments via standard platforms. For complex matters or those requiring review of physical documents, an in-person appointment at the Melbourne CBD office is recommended.
Sam Russo appears in the Magistrates' Court (Vic), County Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, and Children's Court. For clients from Broadmeadows, most summary matters are listed at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.
The court for your matter depends on the charge and how the prosecution elects to proceed. Summary offences are heard in the Magistrates' Court. Indictable offences proceed to the County Court or, for the most serious matters, the Supreme Court. Sam appears across all these jurisdictions.
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Russo Lawyers acts for criminal lawyer clients across the Broadmeadows catchment and the surrounding suburbs below.
Speak with Sam directly for a free initial consultation. Phone, video, or in-person at our Melbourne CBD office.
Same-day response to all matters
samuel@russolaw.com.au