CRIMINAL DEFENCE · PRESTON
Russo Lawyers acts for clients across Preston and surrounding areas.
Every matter is handled personally by Sam Russo, Principal and former Court Registrar.
Your Local Court
69 Bell Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
What to know
Preston matters are listed at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court. The catchment is part of the City of Darebin, which has a high concentration of inner-north residential and commercial activity feeding into the same registry.
Clients in Preston 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 Heidelberg Magistrates' Court and courts across Victoria. Preston matters are listed at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court. The catchment is part of the City of Darebin, which has a high concentration of inner-north residential and commercial activity feeding into the same registry.
Preston's mix of established Italian-Australian community and recent gentrification means matters span everything from long-resident clients facing first-time charges to new arrivals navigating the Victorian court system for the first time. Our Level 19 / 263 William Street office is approximately 9 km from Preston. 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 Heidelberg 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.
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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 Preston, but familiarity with the court where your matter is listed is a practical advantage. Sam Russo appears regularly at Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Preston and across Victoria. If you prefer an in-person appointment, our Level 19 office at 263 William Street, Melbourne is 9 km from Preston.
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 Preston, most summary matters are listed at Heidelberg 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 Preston 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