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Michael Kuzilny's dedication is a testament to his reputation. Widely acknowledged across Victoria's legal community, MK Law stands as a beacon of expert defense and representation.
We are committed to clarity and transparency. All aspects of your legal journey, including fees and processes, are discussed upfront.
At MK Law, the client is always at the heart of our services. With a tradition of open communication, we ensure you remain informed, empowered, and comforted throughout your legal process.
Michael Kuzilny and his team are the preferred choice for criminal law representation in Melbourne, guiding clients through the complex legal process.
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MK Law is a specialist criminal law firm based in Melbourne, exclusively focused on criminal defence. Our team of experienced criminal lawyers provides expert legal advice and strong Court representation across all areas of criminal law.
With deep knowledge and a proven track record, we represent clients in matters ranging from minor offences to serious criminal charges. At MK Law, we pride ourselves on our dedicated team of criminal law experts who are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every client.
Facing criminal charges in Victoria? MK Law is a leading Melbourne criminal law firm with expert defence lawyers experienced in both Victorian and Commonwealth offences. Our team provides strong legal representation across a wide range of criminal matters.
Backed by in-depth local knowledge and experience, MK Law protects your rights at every stage of the legal process. Whether it's a minor offence or a serious criminal charge, our Melbourne criminal lawyers are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Sexual offence cases are highly sensitive and often influenced by public judgement. If you're facing allegations, you need a reliable and experienced criminal defence lawyer with a strong legal strategy tailored to your case.
Sexual offence laws in Victoria are complex and differ from other criminal matters. A conviction may lead to registration on the Sex Offender Register, affecting your employment and ability to travel internationally.
At MK Law, our Melbourne-based sexual offence lawyers provide expert legal representation to protect your rights and pursue the best possible outcome.
Drug offences in Melbourne, especially charges involving trafficking and distribution, are treated with strict penalties under the criminal justice system. Facing these charges without skilled legal representation can lead to serious consequences. MK Law's experienced drug offence lawyers understand Victoria’s criminal procedures and rules of evidence, ensuring strong defence and the best chance of a favourable outcome.
Drink driving (DUI) charges in Victoria often lead to serious penalties, including mandatory licence suspension—even for first-time offenders. If your case involves unusual circumstances or prior offences, it’s crucial to seek expert legal advice.
At MK Law, our Melbourne drink driving lawyers regularly represent clients in Court for mid to high-range offences and repeat DUI charges. We’ll help you navigate the legal process and work toward the best possible outcome.
Beyond DUI, drivers can face a range of traffic offences in Victoria—including unlicensed driving, misuse of a motor vehicle, refusal to stop, and speeding. While some may seem minor, these charges can affect your driving record and insurance long-term.
At MK Law, our Melbourne traffic offence lawyers provide strong legal representation for all driving offences. We’re committed to protecting your record and ensuring fair treatment at every stage of the legal process.
With the rise of online and digital technologies, fraud charges—such as credit card fraud, identity theft, and corporate embezzlement—have become more complex. A fraud allegation can seriously damage your reputation and lead to harsh legal consequences.
At MK Law, our experienced fraud lawyers in Melbourne provide strategic defence to protect your rights and reputation in all fraud-related matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our criminal lawyers in Melbourne work in all courts throughout Victoria and interstate. This way, you can expect our criminal litigation lawyers to represent your case at every judiciary level.
Call our criminal law firm immediately. Our criminal defence lawyers will act promptly and approach the police to find out where your friend or a family member has been taken to ensure they get the right legal help. For more bail information, get in touch now.
If you have been charged or are under investigation for allegedly committing murder or manslaughter, please contact MK Law immediately.
Our team of manslaughter lawyers is highly experienced in dealing with complex prosecutions and is committed to providing adequate legal support for each case.
Our criminal law firm has established relationships with expert witnesses such as forensic pathologists, psychiatrists and toxicologists to present a strong defence on behalf of our clients. Our manslaughter lawyers have an excellent success record in defending allegations of murder or manslaughter, topping off with a strong sense of commitment and dedication to our clients.
You have the right to remain silent, meaning you can choose not to answer any questions asked by police or provide a statement. They must let you allow to contact your lawyer.
Therefore, you should speak to a criminal attorney before you get involved in any investigation (whether the case is small or big). However, you should provide basic details such as your name and address when asked by the police. For more info, call our Melbourne criminal lawyers now.
Once your interview with the police is over, you will be given a copy of the statement recording, which you should provide or send to our criminal lawyers in Melbourne as soon as possible.
This copy will help our criminal solicitors understand things so we can immediately work on your case, even if you have yet to be charged. We can help you avoid charges if you contact our criminal lawyers in Melbourne as soon as possible. But if police have arrested you following your interview, our criminal defence lawyers in Melbourne create a strategy and gather evidence.
Over 90% of criminal cases are likely to get resolved due to the withdrawal charges by the prosecutor, or plea of guilty or a combination of both. Keeping this in mind, our fixed fees will cover our attendance in court processes such as case conferences and negotiations, plea hearings, contested hearings, appeals, etc. Get in touch with our criminal litigation lawyers to see an accurate picture of your case.
It depends on the nature of your case. Our national criminal lawyers will provide you with our cost disclosure statement mentioning our fees and an estimate of the likely legal fees for your matter. Our charges are reasonable and transparent, with no hidden extras involved. If you want to know more, call our criminal law firm today so our criminal litigation lawyers can prepare the best defence strategy for your case.
Our criminal lawyers in Melbourne will negotiate with the police on your behalf and convince them why the charges against you are baseless, leading them to withdraw the case. If they don’t withdraw the charges—and they fail to prove them—our criminal solicitors will make an application for costs against them for compensation.
Some police officers are likely to suggest you not take a criminal attorney. However, you should always seek out independent advice. Even for a minor case, e.g. drunk driving, there are often drawbacks for inexperienced people appealing on their own in Court. If you would like to seek advice on whether you should hire a criminal attorney at your hearing, contact our law firm now, and our criminal attorney will discuss the matter with you.
The investigation can go up to 8 hours of severe offences (also known as indictable offences). However, you can contact a friend, family member or a criminal attorney within that period.
You can contact our criminal law solicitors 24 hours a day for emergency legal advice. Make sure to delay any interview unless your criminal solicitors can give advice.
You must go to the station if you’re being formally arrested for an offence or questioned about a severe offence. Apart from that, you must show up at the station for a blood/breath test for a drink/driving offence. However, it is best to seek legal advice from your criminal law solicitors before attending.
If you are charged with any assault-related incident, choosing a criminal law solicitor should be the first thing to do. Criminal law solicitors will fight for you, helping you create a strong defence as they know all options.
Of course. Our criminal lawyer will keep all the details confidential. We will not disclose anything you provide or say to us unless you ask us to, for instance, apply for a protective court order.
Any court documents the police have given you should be brought with you while meeting our criminal justice attorney. This may include a Prosecution Notice, Statement of Material Facts, Criminal and Traffic History, Infringement Notice, Notice to Appear, Bail papers, and any other pertinent paperwork. You can call our criminal justice attorney any time if you are unsure about that.
No trustworthy criminal justice attorney can or ought to promise a particular result in a criminal case. However, our criminal solicitors can guarantee that any advice we give you regarding your possibilities will be reliable and well-supported by our extensive knowledge.
