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

Outstanding legal support

I had an excellent experience with Jon Ross from Dooge & George Lawyers. From the beginning, Jon was completely focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me. His attention to detail was outstanding — nothing was overlooked, and every step was handled with care and precision.

You truly get what you pay for with Jon. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication gave me confidence throughout the entire process. Most importantly, I felt safe and secure knowing my matter was in capable hands.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jon Ross to anyone looking for high-quality legal representation.

28 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The standard of legal representation

The standard of legal representation, ongoing expert advice and supporting us in every way possible during a prolonged period of uncertainty has been exemplary. We have been very fortunate to have had Kristina from Doogue & George on our side, responding to every issue with utmost professionalism, expert knowledge and compassionate understanding.

6 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Supported from start to finish

I can't speak more highly of Senior Associate Jon Ross. From the day he first represented me at short notice, through the whole process and final hearing over almost two years, he provided expert advice and helped achieve an excellent result. Professional and focussed, Jon is the advocate you need in your legal corner. Stressful as the experience was, I felt well supported and confident throughout that he was acting in my best interests. This was demonstrated by an outcome that was better than even the most optimistic client could expect.

2 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upmost Competent firm in Melbourne.

Upon asking around for all the Lawyers, it was Doogue and George's firm who struck me as the most confident and trustworthy. My first interaction with Una - who is extremely accredited helped me understand my situation with clarity and patience. But it was Chris D who finally represented me with the upmost competence and assurance, leading to a resulted better than anticipated. - I would visit again if ever need, and highly recommend.

14 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Experience! Highly recommend Zoe Zhou at Doogue + George

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 empathetic. This was an extremely stressful situation and Zoe really alleviated that stress for us. Zoe was also an extremely competent lawyer and we were able to get the outcome that we were hoping for in our legal situation. Would highly recommend Zoe and Doogue + George as a first choice for defence lawyers.

14 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Effective, and Results-Driven

I had an excellent experience with my Edward. He was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to clearly explain everything, responded promptly, and represented my interests with care and diligence. Most importantly, he achieved a very good outcome in my case. I’m genuinely grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone needing strong legal representation.

5 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent law firm

excellent law firm, experienced lawyer with good attitude, help you with patience. Totally trust for this law firm.

5 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passionate, committed and thorough

I worked with Holly Boylan on a DV case against me (criminal charges), which was successfully defended and rightly so. Holly is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable and good at what she does.

Right from the initial consultation to the end of the case, Holly showed great passion and attention to detail. She is thorough and committed to the cause, which is achieving fairness and justice to her clients. During the case proceedings, Holly was also open and honest with her thoughts and advice, even if they are not favourable/agreeable from my perspective but the fact and reality of the case from a legal point of view.

Holly also showed and worked with empathy and compassion, which gave me the confidence that she believed in me and will fight for me as my lawyer, which she did successfully. I couldn’t have been happier with her services and the outcome achieved.

Thank you, Holly!

18 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ticconi Legal Matter

As a family we were under great distress during the prosecution stage. Lachie Davine along with his team from Doogue & George Defence Lawyers helped us understand the legal process and guided us to get the best result possible. Lachie recommended Amy Brennan as our Barrister for the proceedings and together they put the best defence possible for our case. Would highly recommend Dooge & George and Lachie Davine for any legal matters.

10 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Edward

I honestly can’t thank Edward enough for everything he’s done for me. From the very first conversation he was professional, honest, and incredibly supportive. He took the time to explain every step of the process in a way I could understand, and he never made me feel judged or rushed.

Edward went above and beyond to make sure I felt prepared and confident, and his advice was always spot on. He genuinely cared about my situation and worked hard to get the best possible outcome. The level of communication, respect, and reassurance he gave me made a massive difference during a stressful time.

If you need a lawyer who is knowledgeable, reliable, and truly invested in his clients, Edward is the one you want on your side. Highly recommend.

3 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Edward was very attentive to my needs

Edward was very attentive to my needs, listened and acted as instructed to the brief . Engaged the Council and Courts to secure the best outcome for me, which could have been a minefield . Very happy with the Sevice, very efficient and to the point, highly recommend the Sevice . Thank you Edward and the team at Doogue +.George Defence Lawyers for all your help

27 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Doogue and George were excellent. Una gave us great advice, support and representation

13 November 2025

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