# Josh Smith Legal

> Josh Smith Legal is a Melbourne CBD criminal defence law firm representing people charged with criminal and traffic offences across Victoria, Australia. Principal lawyer Josh Smith has acted in thousands of criminal and driving matters, from Magistrates' Court hearings to serious indictable matters. Available 7 days. Phone +61 3 8658 5872.

Key facts:
- Location: Level 24, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 8658 5872
- Email: info@defencelawyersvic.com.au
- Practice areas: criminal defence and traffic law only (no family, commercial or civil law)
- Jurisdiction: Victoria, Australia (Magistrates' Court, County Court, Supreme Court)
- Free initial consultation

## Services

- [Criminal Defence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/criminal-defence-lawyers-melbourne/): general criminal defence representation across all Victorian courts
- [Drink Driving Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/drink-driving-lawyers-melbourne/): drink driving and DUI charges, licence restoration
- [Traffic Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/traffic-lawyers-melbourne/): speeding, dangerous driving, driving while suspended and other traffic offences
- [Drug Offence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/drugs-driving-offences-lawyers-melbourne/): drug possession, use, trafficking and drug driving charges
- [Assault Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/assaults-lawyers-melbourne/): assault and violence-related charges
- [Bail Application Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/bail-applications-lawyers-melbourne/): urgent bail applications and variations
- [Domestic Violence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/domestic-violence-lawyers-melbourne/): family violence charges and related matters
- [Intervention Order Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/intervention-orders-lawyers-melbourne/): responding to and applying for intervention orders
- [Sex Offence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/sex-offence-lawyers-melbourne/): sexual offence allegations and charges
- [Fraud and Dishonesty Offence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/fraud-dishonesty-offences-lawyers-melbourne/): fraud, theft, deception and dishonesty charges
- [Weapons Offence Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/weapons-offences-lawyers-melbourne/): firearms and prohibited weapons charges
- [Appeal Lawyers Melbourne](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/appeals-lawyers-melbourne/): appeals against conviction and sentence

## About

- [About Josh Smith](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/about-us/josh-smith/): principal lawyer, criminal defence lawyer based in Melbourne, available for legal commentary and media enquiries
- [Contact](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/contact-us/): phone, email and office details
- [FAQ](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/faq/): common questions about criminal charges and court in Victoria

## Guides

- [I've Been Charged by Police, What Do I Do Now?](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/ive-been-charged-by-police-what-do-i-do-now/)
- [What Is Bail, and How Does Bail Work in Australia?](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/what-is-bail-and-how-does-bail-work/)
- [How Does the Victorian Court System Work?](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/how-does-the-victorian-court-system-work/)
- [How to Avoid a Criminal Record in Victoria](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/how-to-avoid-a-criminal-record-in-victoria/)
- [First-Time Drink Driving Offence in Victoria](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/first-time-drink-driving-offence-in-victoria-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Defence Lawyer](https://defencelawyersvic.com.au/blog/five-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-criminal-defence-lawyer/)

## Notes

- Information on this site is general information for Victoria, Australia, not legal advice.
- For urgent matters (arrest, police interview, weekend bail), call +61 3 8658 5872.