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JDA - Criminal Lawyers Melbourne
About
Why Choose Us
How we handle your personal information
Careers
JDA Criminal Lawyers
Services
Services Overview
Bail Applications
Drink Driving Offences
Traffic & Driving Offences
Sexual Offences
Assault Charges
Family Violence & Intervention Orders
Burglary, Robbery & Theft Charges
Drug Related Offences
Murder & Manslaughter Offences
Appeals
Fraud, Dishonesty & Identity Theft Offences
Legal Aid
Locations
Our Locations
Melbourne CBD
Frankston
Dandenong
Contact
Call us | 03 9781 4900
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Why Choose Us
How we handle your personal information
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Services Overview
Bail Applications
Drink Driving Offences
Traffic & Driving Offences
Sexual Offences
Assault Charges
Family Violence & Intervention Orders
Burglary, Robbery & Theft Charges
Drug Related Offences
Murder & Manslaughter Offences
Appeals
Fraud, Dishonesty & Identity Theft Offences
Legal Aid
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Frankston
Dandenong
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