CRIMINAL DEFENCE · MELBOURNE
Russo Lawyers acts for clients across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Every matter is handled personally by Sam Russo, Principal and former Court Registrar.
Your Local Court
233 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
What to know
The Melbourne Magistrates' Court is the largest registry in Victoria and the busiest by volume of summary criminal matters. Listings move quickly through multiple courtrooms; matters that look identical on paper can resolve very differently depending on which courtroom they land in.
Clients in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Magistrates' Court and courts across Victoria. The Melbourne Magistrates' Court is the largest registry in Victoria and the busiest by volume of summary criminal matters. Listings move quickly through multiple courtrooms; matters that look identical on paper can resolve very differently depending on which courtroom they land in.
Melbourne CBD has the highest concentration of criminal defence work in Victoria, both because the court itself sits here and because many matters from across the metro area are listed centrally. Our Level 19 / 263 William Street office is in the Melbourne CBD. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, but familiarity with the court where your matter is listed is a practical advantage. Sam Russo appears regularly at Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne and across Victoria. If you prefer an in-person appointment, our Level 19 office at 263 William Street, Melbourne is 0 km from Melbourne.
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 Melbourne, most summary matters are listed at Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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