Fixed Fees & First Consultation Free
If your matter is not listed below, please contact us for a confidential discussion and we will provide you with a cost estimate. All prices on this page are exclusive of GST.
Traffic Offences
Find out if you qualify for a Work Licence
Our legal services for traffic offences includes the first appearance in court and all preparation and one full day when the case is heard in court.
Whilst the majority of cases are dealt with on the first court date, it may not always be possible in which case there is a further charge of $750 for all preparation including the next court date.
Contact us to ask if you qualify for our ‘No Licence No Fee’ guarantee.
Careless Driving
Where no one is hurt:
$1,300
Where someone is injured:
$1,500
Dangerous Driving
Where no one is hurt:
$1,500
Disqualified or Unlicensed Driving
No previous charges:
$1,300
Previous charges:
$1,700
Drink Driving (DUI)
Low/Mid/High Range:
$1,500
(add $400 for Work Licence Application)
Work Licence not possible for High Range
Multiple-offence DUI:
$1,700
Drug Driving
Driving with relevant drug present in blood or saliva (but not under influence):
$1,500
(add $400 for Work Licence Application)
Driving Under Influence (0.00% – 0.149%) or (0.15%+):
$1,500
(Work Licence not possible)
Multiple Offences related to Drug Driving:
$1,700
Drivers Licence Appeals
Appeal against Infringements or Suspension Notices:
$1,500
Licence Reinstatement Application:
$1,700
Special Hardship Order:
$1,800 (includes court filing fee)
Work Licence:
$1,700
Minor Criminal Cases
E.g.: assault, stealing, drug offences, unlicensed prostitution, etc.
Our legal services for minor criminal offences includes the first appearance in court and all preparation and one full day when the case is heard in court.
Guilty Plea in the Magistrates Court
$1,500
Not Guilty Defended in the Magistrates Court
$3,000
Major Criminal Cases
E.g.: murder, rape, drug trafficking, etc.
Where appropriate, our fees for major criminal cases include all preparation and work including a full day hearing of the appeal in court.
Not Guilty Defended in the Magistrates Court
Once we hear your story during your first free consultation, we will be able to let you know if we can offer fixed fees and if so, what the cost will be.
Attending Police Station in the event of your arrest and being charged
$600
Includes the interview process. Travel expenses may be additional.
Applications to dismiss declarations of being a Habitual Offender
$1,500
Application Filing Fees may be additional charge.
Prison Conferences
$600
Travel expenses may be additional.
Appeals against penalties imposed by the Magistrates Court
Non-custodial penalties (i.e. non-jail penalties):
$1,500
Custodial penalties (i.e. jail time):
$2,500
Bail Application
In the Magistrates or District Court:
$1,500
In the Supreme Court:
$3,000
Applications to dismiss your case on grounds of mental health
$2,500
A psychiatrist or psychologist report may be additional cost. Some applications may also involve sentencing proceedings in which case, we will be able to advise you of the cost once you you’re your free first initial consultation.
Cases involving Dangerous Dogs
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Initial Advice
Initial Conference with you:
$200
Advice to Council
Preparing Letter of Introduction to Council and following them up:
$200
Preparing and forwarding a Written Letter of Objection to Council in response to a Proposed Dangerous Dog Declaration:
$500
Appeal against
Dangerous Dog Declaration
$2,000
Includes all preparation, negotiations with Council and a Full Day in Court. Magistrates Court Filing Fee is additional.
‘Guilty Plea’ for
Dog Attack Prosecution
$1,500
Includes all preparation and one day in Court.