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DSA Crime - Criminal Lawyers Melbourne

5.0(23 reviews)See reviews ↓·Melbourne

About the company

DSA Law was established in 2015 and was founded by Joseph Di Mauro and Joseph Alesci. The firm has offices in Melbourne CBD and the Mornington Peninsula. Its principals have over 35 years of combined legal experience. Joseph Alesci is a Principal Solicitor with more than 30 years of experience, and Joseph Di Mauro is a Principal Solicitor with over 35 years of experience.

Philip Heaven is a Senior Associate with over 10 years of experience, and Mitch Fraser is a Senior Law Clerk who has worked alongside criminal lawyers and barristers for nine years. The firm provides criminal defence services for assault, drug offences, driving matters, theft, and intervention order breaches. It offers fixed-fee quotes for most summary matters. The solicitor met at consultation appears in court, with no junior handoffs.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In Melbourne, DSA Crime - Criminal Lawyers Melbourne earns consistent praise from clients for the work of Mitchell Fraser, known to reviewers as Mitch, alongside Philip Heaven and Joseph. A number of customers describe the solicitors as professional, knowledgeable and genuinely dedicated to their matters, explaining each step clearly and keeping people informed throughout. A point that comes up often is the composure and straight talking shown when cases become stressful, with clients valuing the calm handling of difficult situations and the teamwork between the legal staff.

Several accounts note the effort put into securing the outcomes they wanted, including a strong result at court, and the sense that their interests were placed first from the initial consultation through to resolution. The practice is described in the feedback as an employment attorney, divorce lawyer and family law attorney, and the accounts frequently touch on criminal matters as well. Support, approachability and responsiveness are named as hallmarks of the service, together with a work ethic that clients found reassuring over long-running cases. The tone of the commentary is appreciative of the guidance given, the clarity of advice and the determination shown in pursuing the desired result for each person.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Patrick27 August 2026

Professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. I’m very happy with the result and would highly recommend their services.

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Sasho Krstanoski6 August 2026

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mitch Fraser from DSA Law and barrister Lachlan Hocking for the outstanding professionalism they demonstrated while handling my matter. Throughout the process, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and provided clear, practical advice. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome gave me confidence every step of the way. I highly recommend Mitch Fraser and Lachlan Hocking to anyone seeking experienced and dedicated legal representation. Thank you both for your exceptional service.

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EK5 August 2026

I had a really positive experience working with DSA. Mitch was supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me. I really appreciated his help throughout the process and would happily recommend Mitchell and the team at DSA.

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Dilan0510 July 2026

Has been an absolute pleasure working with DSA. MItch has been helpful and supportive with best interests. I would highly recommend Mitchell! Made sure the best outcome was possible. Thanks DSA

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Andy P26 May 2026

Mitch and the team went above and beyond getting me the result I wanted. Highly recommend.

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Arron Smith16 May 2026

Very professional, smooth stress free process, couldn’t recommend enough

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phat phạm19 April 2026

Mitch and Phil are very helpful and professional. Strongly recommended

Criminal lawyers in Melbourne compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 10 businesses in this category in Melbourne are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Josh Smith Legal★ 5,0248Yes
2Hofman Carroll Criminal Law★ 5,0207No
3Elizabeth McKinnon, Criminal Barrister | Criminal Lawyer★ 5,0111Yes
4Seda Kilic Criminal Lawyers - Criminal Defence Lawyers Melbourne & Geelong★ 5,070Yes
5DSA Crime - Criminal Lawyers Melbourne (this page)★ 5,023Yes
Contact
+61385959586www.dsacrime.com.au180 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
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