03 9859 5455

Summary Crime and Intervention Orders

Anthony Murdoch has 17 years of experience in summary crime and intervention order matters, having appeared in thousands of matters across the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, Supreme Court of Victoria and Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, as well as the Costs Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria. He also appears in the District Courts and Magistrates’ Courts of New South Wales and Queensland.

Anthony is the leading drink drive and traffic lawyer in Victoria, with experience in all matters where a client’s licence in is jeopardy.  Anthony’s record is well document by reported judgments in all Victorian Courts.

With Senior Paralegal, Emilia Rossi, whose experience rests almost solely in summary crime and intervention orders, Patten Robins regularly act in the following matters:

  • Drink and drug driving charges

  • Excessive speed and dangerous driving charges

  • Personal Safety and Family Violence Intervention Orders
  • For applicants, respondents and protected persons in intervention order proceedings

  • Variations and revocations of intervention orders
  • Breach of intervention orders charges
  • County Court and Supreme Court appeals of Intervention Orders

  • County Court and Supreme Court appeals of all Magistrates’ Court matters

  • Judicial review proceedings under Order 56 in the Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Open Courts Act suppression order applications

From your first consultation, we provide clear advice about your legal position, options and likely outcomes. There is no charge for your initial consultation.

Anthony takes a personal, hands-on approach, preferring to appear personally at Court, regardless of location, and engaging directly with Court staff, prosecutors and other parties. He appears in his own matters and rarely briefs barristers, helping maintain consistency and minimising costs.

For Magistrates’ Court matters, we offer fixed-fees per Court appearing (including preparation), providing clarity and certainty about your legal costs.

Whether you are facing a traffic offence, intervention order, appeal or judicial review, Anthony provides experienced, strategic and determined representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

Need Advice?

If you have been charged with a traffic offence, served with an intervention order or need an intervention order, contact Emilia Rossi, our Senior Paralegal in charge of summary crime and intervention orders, on 03 9895 5455.

Or for all urgent matters call Anthony Murdoch directly on 0425 713 527.