Established in 1985, Chester Metcalfe & Co has continued to grow and is today one of the most well regarded criminal law practices in the Northern Suburbs.
The solicitors at Chester Metcalfe & Co are committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible outcome on your day in court, and we continue to uphold a professional relationship with many of Victoria’s top barristers to ensure this is always the case.
The team are happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have leading up to and during your case.
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AREAS OF LAW
Criminal Law
– Sexual offences
– Assaults
– Property offences
– Deception and white collar crime
– Drug offences
– Offences against the person
Children’s Court matters
Driving and Traffic offences
– Including .05
– Drug drive,
– Dangerous and careless driving,
– Driving whilst disqualified or suspended
Intervention Orders
– Including breaches of intervention orders
– Applying for intervention orders
– Responding to intervention orders
Breach Proceedings
– Breaches of community corrections orders
– Breaches of the sex offender registration act
– Breaches of bail
– Breaches of parole
Appeals
– Against sentence and conviction in all jurisdictions
Specialist Jurisdictions
We appear in all specialist courts including:
– Koori court
– Drug court
– ARC court
– Neighbourhood Justice Centre
If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a layer, Legal Aid is available for this firm. Click here for more information.
THE CHESTER METCALFE TEAM
Emily first joined Chester Metcalfe & Co 2006 where she was employed as a law clerk whilst completing her studies. After her admission to legal practice in 2012, she commenced working as a solicitor advocate, and has worked exclusively in criminal law since. Emily appears daily in the Magistrates, County and Children’s Court representing clients in a variety of different proceedings. She has instructed counsel in both County Court and Supreme Court trials, and assisted in the preparation of Court of Appeal and High Court proceedings.
In 2017 Emily became the principal of Chester Metcalfe & Co and in 2018 she became an LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Emily here
Jessica was admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Victoria in February 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Criminology major) at Monash University. Jessica commenced her career in law at one of the top Melbourne criminal law firms and has worked exclusively in crime since.
After two years practicing in London and a period at Victoria Legal Aid, Jessica returns to private practice with extensive experience across all jurisdictions. She appears daily as a solicitor advocate in the Magistrates’ and County Court and has instructed some of Victoria’s lead Counsel in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
In 2024 Jessica became an LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist.
Nikolas holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business, with a major in Accounting. During his studies, Nikolas completed placements at community legal centres focused on supporting marginalised people who interact the legal system.
Prior to joining Chester Metcalfe & Co, Nikolas was an associate to the Honourable Judge Gwynn of the at the County Court of Victoria, where he assisted in the preparation of a range of criminal matters concerning both State and Federal offences. Having worked previously at Broadmeadows Prosecutions, Nikolas has a keen insight and understanding into Family Violence and the issues that client’s face with IVO applications.
Nikolas appears daily as an advocate in the Magistrate’s Court. He regularly appears in Appeal and Breach Proceedings in the County Court.
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Jess graduated with a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Criminology from Deakin University in 2021. She completed her Practical Legal Training at The College of Law and was admitted as a lawyer in 2022.
Following her admission to practice, Jess worked at one of the top Criminal Defence law firms in the Melbourne CBD where she developed a strong foundation in criminal law and has since focused her practice on a wide range of offences. Jess appears daily at the Magistrates’ Court and continues to instruct Counsel in the County Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Jess recognises that facing criminal charges is a stressful and overwhelming experience. She prides herself on supporting clients through the Court process with equal measures of diligence, empathy, and hard work.
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Chester has been practicing criminal law in Heidelberg West since 1981 and has over 35 years experience in this field. After completing his articles at the Gas and Fuel Corp he joined a small general practice. In 1985 he became partner, and established the firms criminal law section. He has worked exclusively in criminal law since, becoming an accredited Criminal Law Specialist in 1996. Throughout his career he has appeared in a number of different cases, including as Counsel in County Court Trials and Junior Counsel in Court of Appeal Proceedings. He has forged strong relationships with the Victorian Bar’s best advocates.
Chester now works as a consultant at Chester Metcalfe & Co.
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