Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Reviews 

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Looking at 77 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Clients frequently praise the highly knowledgeable legal team for their exceptional professionalism, thorough case preparation, transparent communication, and deeply compassionate support provided during extremely difficult, challenging and stressful personal situations. Consumers also highlighted the remarkably efficient service, prompt responses, and successful case outcomes consistently achieved by their dedicated and hardworking legal advocates in court hearings. Many people noted that staff members always listened closely to individual concerns, made them feel completely valued, safe and supported, and provided truly invaluable guidance throughout complex legal proceedings from start to finish.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a very quick response from Zoe Zhou when we reached out over the summer holidays for help. Zoe helped us understand the process, explained everything really clearly and was extremely kind and e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found over 11+ years that the people at Doogue + George Lawyers are very knowledgable, will listen closely to my concerns, always provide invaluable advice and do so with compassion at the time... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maya is great. Upon first meeting her in the office, I knew I wanted her as my lawyer. There was something about her that made me feel comfortable and at ease. She is very professional, open... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annamiek from Doogue & George was amazing in the way she handled my matter. She was upfront with costs and the possibilities of success. Annamiek was thorough with her communication during the whole p... See more


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We specialise in defence law and criminal matters covering all cases from traffic offences, drink driving, sexual offences, drugs law, assault and violence offences, fraud, theft and other criminal charges. Our will lawyers act for you whether you are pleading not guilty or pleading guilty. Our solicitors have appeared in many large cases involving insider trading, large fraud allegations, ASIC charges and are currently involved in cases alleging large money laundering and charges of Bribery of Foreign Officials. One of Victoria's largest criminal defence firms, we have five offices in Melbourne’s busiest Court precincts. Among the 16 criminal defence lawyers at our firm, eight are Law Institute Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers. We will handle your case with determination and fight for your rights.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lawyer that looked after my case is…

The lawyer that looked after my case is very helpful and professional. The support from the firm has been enormous. We are really happy to have the right team looked after us at this vulnerable time.

11 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annamiek van loon

I have been dealing with annamiek and the team for 3 years now , she has represented me with the utmost
professionalism, and i have always come out of the court room with a good result with her, the preparation prior to court is next to none always keeping you updated with the case , i highly recommend to anyone with legal issues as i have never had a bad experience with the team at dooguue & george .

7 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Doogue + George (and…

My experience with Doogue + George (and in particular my lawyer Jon) was excellent. During what was a difficult stressful and not having much by way of prior knowledge nor experience with the courts and legal system, Jons approach to advice was informative, collaborative and thorough. Their expertise and professionalism was clearly evident as their ethics approach. I rarely write recommendations but have and would recommend the team ( though hopefully I’ll never need them again)

7 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Doogue and George

The legal representation we recieved was second to none. Firstly we had Codey Larkin as our representative then Ophelia Hollway. They are extremely professional and diligent in their approach, and maintained the highest level of professionalism.
They navigated our case with precise professionalism ultimately getting us the end result we deserve.
They communicated and informed us every step of the process, again with the utmost care, respect and professionalism.

28 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Doogue & George are arguably....

Doogue & George are arguably the best criminal defense law firm in Victoria. As such, one would expect their defense lawyers to be of an extremely high standard. Amelia Ramsay is a top quality, top-shelf professional who excels in a number of areas.

Firstly, Amelia is very patient and strategic. I found that when I was considering various options at times, I was seeing the picture that was directly right in front of me. The brilliance of Amelia however, is that she is viewing and considering those same options ten steps down the line. Thus the bigger picture and end game. Amelia has a great "gut feel," and clearly recognizes ''the vibe'' that is presenting itself at that exact minute. She then ''charters'' the course so to speak, that is appropriate to that vibe. Absolutely charming in her demeanor, Amelia is a delight to work with, even in what can be an uncomfortable experience for her clients. I would highly recommend Amelia Ramsay, whom I personally advised once upon a time, I had nicknamed "The Rolls Royce".

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended!

I’m very grateful to Zoe Zhou at Doogue+George for her help with my case. She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She listened to every concern, answered my questions, and never made me feel rushed. Zoe fought hard for me and always kept my best interests at heart.
Every time when I have questions, Zoe is professional and responsive. She went above and beyond, explaining every step clearly and checking in on me throughout.
I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a lawyer who genuinely cares and knows her stuff. Thank you so much Zoe and the entire team.

22 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kristina , Sophie and Sharni

Kristina , Sophie and Sharni , were very kind and understanding , very helpful in every aspect of my case from the initial conversation all the way through to the successful outcome by keeping me informed at every step, helping me to understand and getting everything required, submitting what they needed and are all very knowledgeable and capable people to handle anything and can accomplish a successful outcome.
I would highly and undoubtably recommend them to anyone who requires legal help.

5 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support and amazing outcomes in a complex case

Having a very complex case, my lawyers Codey & Ophelia were outstanding in keeping me updated on each stage of the negotiations, my options, the best way to proceed and what my likely outcome was.
Once a diversion was secured, it was the best possible outcome and something we did not think an option given the charges and case. I am so pleased at the outcome and would highly recommend both of them for future cases if required!

27 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful for their expertise and compassion

I cannot recommend this team highly enough. From start to finish they were professional, thorough and supportive through a very difficult time. Their communication was clear, their preparation meticulous and their dedication to achieving the best possible outcome was evident every step of the way.

27 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional work from Edward

Edward was great and did what he needed to do with grace and elegance like Michael Jackson moon walking, couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer and will definitely be using him/dougees and George in the future!

25 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanking Orphelia for her amazing work.

What made my experience so great was the consistency, clarity, and confidence Orphelia brought to every stage of the process. From the very beginning Orphelia was proactive, detail-oriented, and always one step ahead, which gave me a real sense of reassurance. She took the time to clearly explain every possible outcome so I fully understood my position, and her professionalism in court reflected both preparation and composure. I always felt informed, supported, and genuinely looked after which is rare. It’s clear why Doogue + George have such a strong reputation.

16 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thankyou

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou
Edward Kline-Marantelli!!!
Thankyou for all your hard work and dedication. You have done such an amazing job!!! I would and will highly recommend you and your services to anyone I would come across.
Thankyou so much again and Good Luck with everything.
Rachelle Sacco

13 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grateful

I received personalised professional and thorough support. The strategy employed by Sophie was measured, intelligent and executed with care and effectiveness. I received a very very favourable result, thanks to her expertise and work ethic.

10 February 2026

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