Garde-Wilson Criminal Lawyers — Local services in Melbourne

Great professionalism, value and performance! Outstanding!

The background before I engaged Garde-Wilson Lawyers:

In 2020 I had 3 serious criminal Police charges transpire from false statements made by my then wife. Initially, undefended the alleged Domestic Family Violence case was heard in a Magistrates court. I openly in court denied all allegations. They were untrue. The former wife's motive was revenge and money. Undefended at that time and innocent the hearing resulted in an unfair Domestic Family Violence Order against me. These were false allegations from false statements that transpired into 3 serious criminal charges driven by Police. The case progressed relentlessly. The allegations untrue. Her statements even retracted after the hearing. The police subsequently months later proceeded to formally charge me, believing her earlier statements to be true, and I was slandered...a life threatening raging maniac, a thief, a severe drug addict, alcoholic and long term violent vagrant man, a potential murderer. The matter was listed for the county court. I was in total fear and panic. The Police case proceeded over the next year and a half.

Actually I was a long term victim of domestic violence and not a perpetrator. I was torn from my daughter, my own home, my job and my financial capacity, even my career ruined. My 16 year old daughter, my 21 year old home I had built pre this marriage, assets, inheritance, 38 year career superannuation, all at risk, blocked and in question. My former sponsored revengeful Chinese wife of 16 years, aggressively delaying and contesting a financial split angered primarily from my new partner.

Post appointment of Zarah Garde-Wilson:

I found the best criminal lawyer to clear my name and correct the wrongs of the system. I was innocent. It took me some time but I found and chose Zarah of Garde Wilson Lawyers to defend, represent and clear my good name. Mitchell the GM and Zarah reviewed my charges and case quickly and professionally. Mitch asserted Zarah was by far my right and best choice. The result: Garde Wilson Lawyers and Barristers are knowledgeable and powerful! They were excellent and outstanding in representing my innocence all the way through. My life and reputation can begin restoration! I cannot thank them highly enough. A great result. Nothing more important than maintaining good character and truth.

Choosing Zarah Garde-Wilson and Mitchell Fraser of Garde-Wilson Lawyers was a credit to my new partner. She insisted I have the best lawyer and barrister to represent my criminal case, removing fears, worry, risk while also limiting excessive cost. Advice and professionalism from Mitch and his support updates driving solid reassurance from Zarah the whole way through.

Zarah and Mitch are exceptional, well done! Such a wise choice. Helped enormously eliminating my fears. Glad I invested in the best affordable representation for my case. The cost reasonable and fixed...reassurance of a case win, no hidden charges. Very cleanly handled, eliminating time charges and expenses. Great performance! The Garde Wilson team stand proud and tall for my outcome. Case Analysis great, streamlined advice. Strategies great all the way. With Zarah and Mitch, I was always confident to win my case.

Pleased to say they are definitely the right and best choice in a serious situation. Mitch strongly affirmed Garde as the best criminal lawyers right from the start. Selecting Zarah to represent me, placed me in the best hands to fully resolve the matter! Well done Garde Wilson once again. A very special day for me, very happy!

Sincerely,

John Robert Mason. 22...

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When SAI RANJIT from Papa Hughes Lawyers suggested that we should plead guilty for stalking and some of our multimedia storage devices will not be returned we decided to seek other representation and found Garde Wilson Lawyers. Zarah managed to have the stalking charge dropped and all our multimedia storage devices returned. The sentence is a $900 fine only and any record will be erased in 10 years.

14-28 days later we I got off the phone with Zarah and was feeling uncomfortable. Zarah said we will retrieve our multimedia storage devices (MSD) in a week. A week later she said 14 days. 14 days later she says two months. We said it would have been great if she had told us at the outset! Zarah said she did end of story and hung up. Now she says 'it is a matter for police to release your property now that the case is finalised it is not within our control'. This is incorrect. You led us on. We deserve an honest answer from the outset. Indeed, his name is Mr Nguyen, not darling. If Zarah calls you darling that is unprofessional and a red flag. The website says 'Zarah is passionate about protecting defendants...', this is not 100% correct she hung up the phone on us. We employed you. The website says Mitchell is 'Justice-driven and motivated to help people through tough times, he excels in extending understanding'. This is not 100% correct. This is a tough time for us, but Mitchell says he doesn't like the tone of our voice and they are doing this as a favour for us. Brent Casey Senior Associate at Doogue + George and now retired did this for us without any fuss. He is the best! We requested the extract to retrieve our MSD on our own. The next day we visited police. A day later we received our MSD on the first day of the July Lockdown. They said they don't like the tone of our voice. Petty frustrations over these characteristics are why some criminals are in jail, they didn't like how somebody walked, spoke or the tone of their voice. We followed up on our case, on the extracts, MSD, but ended up feeling uncomfortable. Not the service we were expecting. We let GWL know how we feel about revising our 5 star review. Mitch said is that a threat. We said no it's not a threat, it is what it is. GWL are providing a service and this is the type of service we received. We are ambivalent about GWL, hence we cannot recommend GWL. Clients should not be left feeling ambivalent. While we rate their service 5 stars at the outset, in the end we are left feeling uncomfortable. Our experience in no way detracts from Zarah Wilson's achievement in relation to Lawyer X. That quality...

I had the privilege of being represented by MITCH AND ZARAH AT GARDE WILSON LAWYERS as my defense lawyer, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional legal expertise and dedication they provided. From the moment I hired Garde Wilson lawyers, I knew I was in capable hands.

Throughout the entire legal process, Garde Wilson lawyers demonstrated a profound understanding of the law, a keen attention to detail, and a remarkable ability to strategize and navigate the complexities of my case. Their unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome was evident at every turn.

Their confidence, poise, and persuasive advocacy skills were remarkable to witness. It was clear that Garde Wilson lawyers had a comprehensive grasp of the case and was always prepared to counter any challenge presented by the opposing side.

Communication with Garde Wilson lawyers was seamless and reassuring. They kept me informed every step of the way, explaining legal jargon in a way that was easy to understand. This level of transparency and accessibility made an otherwise stressful situation much more manageable.

Ultimately, Garde Wilson lawyers secured a victory in my case that exceeded my expectations. Their dedication and tenacity in defending my rights were truly remarkable, and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

I wholeheartedly recommend GARDE WILSON LAWYERS to anyone in need of legal representation. Their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to their clients make them a top-tier defense lawyer in Melbourne. I am profoundly grateful for their services and the positive resolution they achieved in my case. Thank you, Mitch and Zarah for your...