Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Reviews 

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Looking at 77 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Clients frequently praise the highly knowledgeable legal team for their exceptional professionalism, thorough case preparation, transparent communication, and deeply compassionate support provided during extremely difficult, challenging and stressful personal situations. Consumers also highlighted the remarkably efficient service, prompt responses, and successful case outcomes consistently achieved by their dedicated and hardworking legal advocates in court hearings. Many people noted that staff members always listened closely to individual concerns, made them feel completely valued, safe and supported, and provided truly invaluable guidance throughout complex legal proceedings from start to finish.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a very quick response from Zoe Zhou when we reached out over the summer holidays for help. Zoe helped us understand the process, explained everything really clearly and was extremely kind and e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found over 11+ years that the people at Doogue + George Lawyers are very knowledgable, will listen closely to my concerns, always provide invaluable advice and do so with compassion at the time... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maya is great. Upon first meeting her in the office, I knew I wanted her as my lawyer. There was something about her that made me feel comfortable and at ease. She is very professional, open... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annamiek from Doogue & George was amazing in the way she handled my matter. She was upfront with costs and the possibilities of success. Annamiek was thorough with her communication during the whole p... See more


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We specialise in defence law and criminal matters covering all cases from traffic offences, drink driving, sexual offences, drugs law, assault and violence offences, fraud, theft and other criminal charges. Our will lawyers act for you whether you are pleading not guilty or pleading guilty. Our solicitors have appeared in many large cases involving insider trading, large fraud allegations, ASIC charges and are currently involved in cases alleging large money laundering and charges of Bribery of Foreign Officials. One of Victoria's largest criminal defence firms, we have five offices in Melbourne’s busiest Court precincts. Among the 16 criminal defence lawyers at our firm, eight are Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers. We will handle your case with determination and fight for your rights.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dee Giannopoulos an exceptional criminal lawyer !

Dee Giannopoulos is a real asset to your firm. Dee's expertise, experience and professionalism in dealing with the matter was exceptional. I interviewed other lawyers prior to selecting Dee, however Dee's thoroughness and step wise advise gave me the confidence to select her. She is diligent, professional and strategic with her approach to the point where the probability of achieving a winning outcome was stacked in our favour. Also passionate and committed to boot. If you are after a lawyer that finds a way to win, pick Dee !

28 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars to Cosette

Cosette was amazing and represented my case perfectly in court. She has been invaluable and supportive throughout the process, and I am very thankful to her for getting the diversion approved.

7 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Codey Larkin

Codey represented me during the most toughest time of my life, and I can’t thank him enough for his professionalism, support and dedication to getting the best outcome for me personally. Codey is responsive, honest, timely and thorough and I’m grateful for how he handled my court matter during 2024.

3 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Professional and Caring Legal Team

Just a short e-mail to express in writing our immense gratitude to Doogue + George Defence Lawyers, most notably Sophie Parsons and Jonathan Cooper, for helping or son out regarding his recent legal case.

We were so lucky to have gotten in touch with Sophie. From the beginning, she put all our worried minds at ease with her professional, diligent, but also caring approach. She, along with Jonathan’s invaluable assistance, covered every angle and did not leave any stone unturned in their pursuit of providing our son with a well organised solid legal defence in this case.

By the manner with which they both carried out his defence, and through their endeavours, they earned our trust. We all were fully satisfied that we had a brilliant professional legal team on our side. At all times we were happy with the way that they both did their best for our son regarding the difficult legal situation that he found himself in.

In conclusion, we thank them both so much (along with any other assisting staff in their office) for doing a very professional job, explaining everything clearly at all times, and for carefully planning the best course of defence. Their valuable advice, assistance, empathy and compassion was highly valued by us all, and it will never be forgotten.

2 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan Cooper - A great Asset!

Dear Jonathan, for the first time in my life I found myself in a complicated legal situation which was very foreign to me. My experience with the Police and the justice system in general was an eye opener. Your expertise, calm and professional approach was instrumental in pacifying my emotional and stressful demeanor. Without your guidance and understanding of the law I would have truly struggled.
You understood what needed to be done, are familiar with the legal processes and advised me throughout this experience the best options available for me.
I am so grateful and cannot praise you enough for a job exceptionally well done and a for a great result.
This feedback would not be complete without the wonderful service and assistance I received from Olivia.

Thank you, Cesare
PS: Don't ever go on annual leave again whenever I need you. HA!HA!

4 November 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Mickey Haller

Professionally handled and helpful defence lawyer whom got the best case scenario for my case, really appreciate the work lauchie had done for me and recommended highly

22 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot thank Doogue and George enough…

I cannot thank Doogue and George enough for the outstanding representation I received. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, care, and dedication was second to none.

In particular, I want to highlight the service provided by lawyer Ella Trickey. Ella truly went above and beyond throughout my case. Her deep knowledge of the law, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for me were evident from the moment I first consulted with her. She took the time to listen, explain the process, and reassure me every step of the way.

Thanks to Ella's hard work and expertise, I achieved an outcome that I honestly believe would not have been possible without her efforts. Her strategic thinking, thorough preparation, and tireless work ethic made all the difference in my case. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Ella Trickey representing me. I highly recommend their firm to anyone in need of expert legal assistance. Thank you, Ella, and the entire team, for everything.

15 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Maya at Doogue…

I would highly recommend Maya at Doogue + George. She is very professional, and I felt reassured and supported throughout the entire process. Maya’s attention to detail enabled my case to be dismissed which was a great outcome.

13 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review for Annamiek at Doogue Lawyers

I had the pleasure of being represented by Annamiek from Doogue Lawyers, and I cannot recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she was incredibly attentive and experienced, providing me with the best advice and guidance throughout the entire process.

When my court day arrived, watching the cases before mine only solidified my gratitude for having Annamiek by my side. Her experience and knowledge stood out, and I felt truly lucky to have her represent me. She navigated the complexities of my case with ease and professionalism, making what could have been a stressful experience as smooth and straightforward as possible.

The result exceeded my expectations, and I am genuinely thankful for her hard work and expertise. If you are looking for legal representation, I highly recommend reaching out to Annamiek and the team at Doogue Lawyers. You will be in great hands!

16 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holly's support

From the moment I met Holly, I felt reassured and totally comfortable with her advice and support. She guided me through a process carefully and I developed confidence in her ability to help me. Holly was well supported by others in her team. The whole experience was well managed and I was quite at ease throughout.

13 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

I was pleased with the level of transparency and support Edward provided throughout my adversity. Edward kept me updated regularly and thoroughly explaining the situation and process.

13 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Codey Larkin thank you

As I started out with Ella and she had moved on . Codey took over and got the outcome that we were looking for . Codey was brilliant in court on the day and kept myself calm , even though I was nervous . Thanks again Codey

12 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second to none

My personal experience with the lawyers at Doogue + George was excellent. The firm was recommended to me and I am glad they were.
Their advice and subsequent work done in resolving my matter in my favour was second to none.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Doogue + George for any criminal law matters you may have.

7 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lachie Davine - A brilliant Lawyer

Lachie Davine is an absolutely brilliant lawyer and Individual, I cannot thank him enough for the work he did on my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal representation.
From first phone call to end result the service was great. Lachie kept regular contact with me via phone calls, emails, face to face and online conferences. He provided detailed answers to my queries. I had no understanding of how court proceeding works. Lachie never got tired of explaining me all the things relating to my legal matter. He planned and strategise the case with me. Thank you for taking time to read my long written documents. Lachie made sure I receive the absolute best outcome possible.
Communication with Lachie was seamless and reassuring. He kept me informed every step of the way, explaining legal jargon in a way that was easy to understand. He was very professional and respectful towards me. He provided information in great detail and listened to me empathically. It really felt like I was talking to a good friend. On the day of the court hearing, he confidently negotiated with the Barrister on my behalf and get the temporary application for an intervention order withdrawn within a couple of hours.
In addition, I liked how lawyers at Doogue + George shake hands with their clients to greet them and also walk them to lifts when the client leaves after consultation. It conveys professionalism, sincerity and respect.
Thank you Lachie for providing outstanding legal service and representing me at Sunshine Magistrate's Court. I highly appreciated your support. I wish you success.

23 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lawyers that I dealt with

The lawyers that I dealt with, in particular Annamiek Van Loon, were thorough, attentive, personable, and extremely kind and reassuring.
The advice was spot on, and the result was fantastic.
I could not recommend them highly enough.

11 September 2024

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