Expert and affordable Criminal Lawyers providing expertise, excellence and effective Legal Services Throughout Melbourne and the world Since 1980

Velos Criminal Lawyers are highly respected and its founder and staff all strive to provide expertise, value and excellence in representing their local, interstate and international clients to achieve their goals and for a better world community.

Magistrates’ Court

Velos Criminal Lawyers have over 35 years experience at the Magistrates Courts and represent clients in all Court matters from the Children’s Court through the Supreme Court.

County Court

Velos Criminal Lawyers have had vast experience representing clients in the County Court which deals with serious offences that cannot be heard in the Magistrates Court.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest Court in Victoria in dealing with complicated and serious offences. Velos Criminal Lawyers represent clients in the Spureme Court.

Childrens’ Court

Velos Criminal Lawyers can represent your child in all Court matters involving the Children’s Court. If your child has been charged with a criminal offence to be heard in the Childrens’ Court, give us a call!

Police Interviews / Charges

Velos Criminal Lawyers can attend police stations and police complexes to assist, advise and guide you with police charges. It is important to know your rights when interviewed by police.

Domestic  / Family Violence

We represent clients both as applicants and respondents in relation to intervention orders for over 35 years, highly experienced in dealing with the legal issues associated with domestic violence.

Indictable Offences

Indictable Offences are more serious than Summary Offences. They include Burglary, Serious Assaults and serious damage offences. Velos Criminal Lawyers can represent you in all Indictable Offences charges.

Summary Offences

Summary Offences are less serious than Indictable Offences and include issues such as trespass, street offences, offensive behaviour. Velos Criminal Lawyers can advise and represent you in any Summary Offences charges laid by the police.

Drugs & Related Offences

Velos Criminal Lawyers have had extensive experience in been dealing with drug related offences providing sound advice and guidance. If you have been charged with any drug related offence such as use, possession, trafficking or manufacturing contact us urgently!

Violent Crimes

Velos Criminal Lawyers have had over 35 years of experience in representing clients who have been charged with violent crimes offences. These include serious assaults, armed robbery, affray and gang related offences. If you have been charged with an offence involving violence we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible!

Assaults to the person

Unfortunately, assaults in the community are rising according to police statistics. You may be charged by the police with an assault related offence however there are defences available which you may not be aware of. Velos Criminal Lawyers can assist, advise and guide you in the event you may have been charged with an offence of this nature.

Theft and Related Offences

Velos Criminal Lawyers have had over 35 years experience dealing in Criminal Law matters and have successfully defended clients charged with Theft and Related offences such as Theft of Motor Cars, Theft from Motor Cars and Burglary and Theft offences. If you have been charged with any of these offence categories call us today!

Australian Criminal Law: Velos Criminal Lawyers Effectively Tackle Criminal Law Cases

What is the purpose of criminal law? If you’re looking for a criminal defence lawyer, it’s to defend you against criminal allegations and criminal charges that have been brought against you. Your defence lawyers can inform you of your rights and show you how to assert them. If you are feeling frightened or confused by the legal process, the legal experts at criminal law firms like Velos Criminal Lawyers can guide and reassure and fight for your legal rights and dignity to be upheld according to law. One of the primary aims of criminal law and your lawyer in particular is to ensure that you have the chance to tell your side of the story and are never unjustly punished.

The Other Side Of The Criminal Law Definition: Australia’s Prosecution Lawyers

Conversely, if a crime has been perpetrated against you, prosecution lawyers can ensure that criminal law and procedure considerations are followed to the letter in order to bring you justice. Those who study criminal law have learned to make sure that all parties involved in criminal law proceedings are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity so that justice may be served. This, above all else, is the criminal law meaning and criminal law definition Australia has come to rely on.

What Is A Criminal Law Offence?

What is criminal law? Criminal law examples include international criminal law (seeing that charges are transferred properly from one country to another, as applicable), driving offences such as impaired or dangerous driving, narcotics offences, rape and other sex offences, murder and assault, and theft. Some criminal law examples are typically non-violent (but harmful nonetheless), such as so-called “white collar crimes.” Types of criminal law offences counted as white collar crimes include fraud and tax evasion.

What Does It Take To Make A Great Criminal Lawyer?

Before a person can tackle criminal law jobs, he or she has to take up an intensive course of study. In addition to obtaining a law degree, criminal lawyers keep up with criminal law, journal publications, read criminal law articles, and take criminal law courses. Why? The criminal law definition is constantly changing. The way we define criminal law today may not hold true tomorrow. A great criminal law firm is therefore in a state of constant criminal law review.

Being the best lawyer you can be requires passion, dedication, and lifelong learning. These are the values we live by here at Velos Criminal Lawyers. We’re committed to upholding high standards when representing clients involved or charged with criminal charges and strive for an excellent outcome that all Australians and others can trust to be represented with vigour, passion and dedication.

Contact us today

If you are facing criminal charges or even serious traffic charges, speak to us as soon as possible so that we can advice you and adequately prepare you for the range of legal matters that you will need to consider.

We are ready and able to provide advice, appear and also brief experienced Expert Counsel on an urgent basis to attend in order to best defend, safeguard and advance the rights and interests of our clients.

My son engaged John Velos Lawyers last December 2017.

He had been charged by the Victorian Police with some very serious allegations which I believe affected him to the point where he was unable to process the consequences to be able to make good choices or decisions. Except of course, for finding Velos & Velos Lawyers … how my son managed this is a miracle in itself!

It has been an extremely difficult time for our son and I cannot stress how much I have appreciated John’s years of professional wisdom and counsel. I reside in Perth which added to the despair and distress.

During these highly emotional times in your life you must be protected by a “legal eagle” who has empathy, compassion, understanding and great intellect. John has all these virtues and many more … he has great insight and the ability to see the whole picture. John offered direction and guidance which transcended an untenable situation.

John was kind and patient with our son without judgment or criticism. I felt he treated Antony as if he was a member of his own family. Antony is only 26 years old – with his whole future ahead of him.

The outcome of the case was a good outcome.

My humble wish is for my son to visit Melbourne in the near future and share with John how much his kindness helped carry him during this terrible storm in his life.

I am sincerely grateful and wish to thank John and his team at Velos & Velos who treated us with the utmost respect and dignity.

I highly recommend Velos & Velos Lawyers and their competent, professional legal services.

Susan A.

13.03.2018

Criminal/Family Law

To Whom it May Concern,

Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos, Lawyers, of Level 6, 326 William Street, Melbourne recently acted for me in a civil matter which was causing me considerable

concern and stress, which at my age I do not want or need.

John resolved the matter to my satisfaction expeditiously and for which I am extremely grateful. It was a great relief to me.

At all times, John kept me informed of the progress of the matter and attended promptly to my enquires. Nothing was too much trouble for John. He even came

to my home to help settle this matter.

I cannot speak highly enough of John and his staff for their assistance and expertise in resolving the matter and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his firm.

John deserves a “5 Star rating” for the way he conducted my matter.

Sincerely,

BRIAN L. D.

6th May 2019

Legal Advice

My name is Emily K. and I have worked as a journalist at SBS and the Greek radio station 3xy Radio Hellas in Melbourne for many years until recently.

I have also worked in the legal and medical sector for over 35 years, as a NAATI Level 3 Interpreter and I have seen many cases and scenarios with people

involved in litigation, which has been a difficult journey to them, with sentiments of stress, agony and many a times with great sadness.

I have witnessed situations of how the lay person is struggling to find their justice and closure in incomprehensible processes within the legal world.

Evolving within these medico- legal and media circles, I have witnessed and have come across people who had expressed their appreciation and gratitude for

litigation handled by Law firms which have stood out for all the right reasons.

I chose one which was continuously respected and praised by so many: VELOS & VELOS LAWYERS has been around, for over 40 years, delivering affordable legal

representation in many legal areas to their valued clients and community.

I, personally, would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Mr. John Velos Master of Laws, who has recently provided me with excellent legal pro bono

advice in a situation where I needed to sought some valuable advice on how to proceed in a very complicated family case.

As I had heard from many people who had previously used the services of Mr. John Velos, I also experienced his expertise, integrity, excellence and kindness

whilst listening and understanding the complexity of my circumstances. He was intuitive, reading between the lines, and enlightening with an  amazing analysis of my case.

He never looked at the time but only focused on how to give me the answers, so as to be fulfilled at the end of the session and to be clear, in what path I should

chose for my own benefit.

I highly recommend his firm Velos & Velos Lawyers for he is the person who has this light filled with professionalism and kindness combined so as to advise and

assist his clients to pursue the best path for their concerns when choosing to be legally represented and advised.

May I stress with great confidence that when one feels the need to get legal advice, one should consider to meet with Mr. John Velos who is always giving his time

and professional expertise generously.

Kind Regards

Emily K.

Broadcast Producer 3XY Radio Hellas

27.09.2021

Legal Advice

June 4, 2018

Re: Velos Lawyers

To whom it may concern:

I would like to recommend John Velos, Lawyer, whom I have hired on occasion when necessary. He always calls me back and gives me good advice when I need it.

He is a valuable member of my contacts and he never lets me down. Professional and caring is a great combination and I appreciate what he has done for me and

will do when I need wise legal council. Thank you Mr Velos!

Sincerely,

Robert M.

Director

General Legal Advice

Before my first Conference with Mr John Velos, Master of Laws at Velos & Velos Lawyers I was in complete despair, facing 15 years in jail.

From Mr John Velos I received immediate support and prompt advice. This was a great relief as a burden had been lifted off my shoulders and I got peace of mind.

With thoroughness and attention to detail Mr John Velos organised reports and references on my behalf.

He kept me informed during the whole Court process, offering words of encouragement.

He appointed an experienced barrister, and I received a Community Corrections Order, without conviction, an outstanding outcome seeing it was my second offence.

These were life changing results.

With over 40 years’ experience Mr John Velos offered wisdom, loyalty, respect, understanding and compassion. I consider him a friend and an extension of my family, as does my family.

I highly recommend Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers. He saved my life.

It was an exceptional experience, and all the staff were highly professional. Simply professional, excellent and outstanding.

Their legal services are simply outstanding

C. I.

18.08.2021

Criminal Law

Velos Criminal Lawyers can be found on the 6th floor, 326 William Street, Melbourne corner of Latrobe Street and William Street on the North East corner opposite Flagstaff Gardens and Flagstaff Station which is easily accessible and reached through the Victoria wide and Melbourne wide rail network.

Further, our offices are very close to all the Courts and are easily accessed by the Melbourne tram network.

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