Hofman Carroll Criminal Law is based in Melbourne CBD and holds a perfect 5-star average from 207 reviews. Jarred Hofman is named in almost every review for criminal defence work, with Dimitri Osianlis specifically credited with acting immediately for a client who had already received a jail term, and Bonnie Logan mentioned for compassionate, non-judgmental support. Reviewers consistently describe being onboarded and briefed quickly after first contact. This is a criminal defence firm with a strong reputation for responsiveness in urgent matters.
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5.0 / 5 · 207 totalI cannot recommend Jarred Hofman and the team at Hofman Carroll Criminal Law highly enough. Within a day of reaching out, Jarred had me onboarded, gave me complete clarity on what to expect, and laid out a clear plan for how to prepare. I had never been in a legal situation before, and this process was a nightmare for me, but Jarred patiently answered every single one of my questions, no matter how small, and walked me through things over and over until I fully understood. Beyond the legal work, he also provided genuine emotional support. He helped me get signed up for professional therapy, told me exactly who to reach out to and how to get referrals and a Mental Health Care Plan. He genuinely cared about my wellbeing, not just my case. What truly set him apart was his persistence. He constantly followed up with police, chased them repeatedly to keep my case moving, and made sure everything was progressing toward a favourable resolution. He supported me in getting risk assessments done through the relevant organisations, which helped clarify that there had been a case of misidentification in my matter. He minimised every possible hurdle. Because he followed up relentlessly, prepared thoroughly, and had all his paperwork in perfect order, my matter was withdrawn and dismissed by the magistrate in under five minutes. He was also incredibly flexible with payments, I was able to put down a deposit I was comfortable with and make the final payment when I was able to. He never once made me feel pressured or overcharged during an already difficult time. Throughout the entire process, Jarred was constantly in touch and highly responsive, always getting back to me within the hour, or at worst, within the day. He managed his diary, paperwork, and follow-ups seamlessly. And on top of all of that, he provided a whole bunch of laughs along the way and went above and beyond to be not just my lawyer, but also a friend. Jarred never promised outcomes, but he constantly delivered them anyways. He is the lawyer you want on your side when you're in any kind of trouble. Thank you, Jarred, for keeping me going and getting me the best possible outcome. You truly are my go-to Better Call Saul, minus the shady ethics, of course :)
I had a very caring lawyer named Bonnie Logan. She understood what I was going through. She never judged me for my crime. She helped me so much. Very easy to talk to and to get along with. What a nice change it was to have a lawyer genuinely on my side.
Jarred help me with everything even though I didn’t know Jarred . He does everything with out you knowing behind the seen get the job done was very helpful and straightforward to he’s job If I can give him 10 stars I will . You won’t regret it, if you have a case he’ll do everything in his power to make sure that he wins the case.
Thank you for all your help with assisting with a good outcome for my daughter. My total appreciation with having Dimitri Osianlis Lawyer, BA, LLB (Hons) assistance and Hofman Carroll Criminal Law's support, we were shown that with Legal Assistance she could end up with a brighter future and that the Legal system can be compassionate and give one hope, when in the past there was none.
So glad we were referred to Jarred last year for legal representation, he was so easy to talk with, always available to us and made us feel so comfortable. He fought hard for us and today the outcome was the best we could have hoped for. Thank u so much I would definitely recommend Jarred. Thanks Tash
Jarred was amazing for me thru out the whole process. Any questions or problem I had he would always have an answer for and really reliable at getting back to me if needed. Would recommend him to anyone who needs a great lawyer.
Jared provided outstanding legal representation and managed my case with a high level of efficiency and professionalism throughout. His communication was clear, timely, and thorough, ensuring I was well informed at every stage of the process. He demonstrated strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of the legal matters involved, which contributed to a smooth and successful outcome. I greatly appreciated his dedication and would confidently recommend his services to anyone seeking dependable and effective legal representation.