Drink and drug driving lawyers represent drivers charged with prescribed concentration of alcohol, drug driving and related offences.
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Penalties depend on the reading, your driving history and the state. A lawyer can check the testing procedure, advise whether to plead guilty, and prepare material such as character references and course certificates to argue for the lowest possible penalty.
Why drink & drug driving matters
Drink driving penalties include licence disqualification and, for many people, loss of work. How the matter is handled in court makes a real difference.
The Australian context
Each state sets its own blood alcohol offences, penalties and interlock rules. Many states require alcohol interlocks after certain offences, and some allow courts to decline to record a conviction for low-range first offences.
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Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Firearms & Licensing Matters · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug DrivingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Turramurra, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Alexander DW & Co provides legal services in Turramurra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Building & Construction and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Drink & Drug Driving+3 moreBuilding & Construction · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Planning & Environment2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german
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Rockhampton City, QLD · Central Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Brooke Winter Solicitors provides legal services in Rockhampton City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Assault & Violent Offences.
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Cronulla, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Haydon Law Group provides legal services in Cronulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Terrigal, NSW · Central Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
P.J. Donnellan & Co provides legal services in Terrigal, NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
★★★★★★★★★★3.4(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Quirk Lawyers & Conveyancer provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law
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Cairns City, QLD · Cairns & Far North
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Coral Coast Law provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Assault & Violent Offences.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Manly Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McGowan Lawyers provides legal services in Manly Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Contested Wills & Family Provision and Criminal Law.
Traffic Offences+7 moreContested Wills & Family Provision · Criminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent OffencesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Bail Applications · Firearms & Licensing Matters · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug DrivingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Five Dock, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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A C Dunstan Lawyers provides legal services in Five Dock, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Drink & Drug Driving · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Grafton, NSW · Northern Rivers
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Northern Rivers Law provides legal services in Grafton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Property & Conveyancing and Drink & Drug Driving.
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Milton, NSW · South Coast
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Shoalhaven Lawyers provides legal services in Milton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Family Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Employment Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Personal Injury · Divorce & Separation · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Bega, NSW · South Coast
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South Coast Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Bega, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Drink & Drug Driving.
Criminal Law+3 moreTraffic Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Business & Commercial Law
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Sydney Criminal & Traffic Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreDrink & Drug Driving · Traffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Mental Health & Guardianship TribunalFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
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Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Bail Applications · Firearms & Licensing Matters · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug DrivingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
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Abledale Law provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Partner & Family Visas and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Drink & Drug Driving · Building & Construction · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
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Astor Legal provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Drink & Drug Driving.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Drug Offences · Health & Medical Practitioner LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Brooke Winter Solicitors provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Assault & Violent Offences.
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Byron Bay, NSW · Northern Rivers
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East Point Law provides legal services in Byron Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Bail Applications, Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Bail Applications+7 moreCriminal Law · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Mental Health & Guardianship TribunalFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Nowra, NSW · South Coast
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Shoalhaven Lawyers provides legal services in Nowra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Family Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Employment Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Personal Injury · Divorce & Separation · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Toowoomba City, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
BJH LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Toowoomba City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Criminal Law+5 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to drink & drug driving
What to discuss at the first meeting
Provide the notice, alleged reading or test information and any licence action. Explain prior relevant matters and the practical consequences you want the lawyer to assess.
A court outcome and administrative licence requirements may need separate explanation; ask about both.
How the engagement may progress
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Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.
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Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
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Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.
Fees and the scope of work
One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.
Questions to ask a drink & drug driving adviser
What is the next required step for this matter?
Does representation include advice on the licence consequences?
Can you act before the next interview or hearing?
Who will appear and is that included in the quote?
What should I do if police contact me again?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my licence?
Most drink driving convictions carry disqualification. In some circumstances a lawyer can argue for a shorter period or a section 10-style non-conviction outcome where available.
Should I plead guilty?
Get advice first. A lawyer can check whether the police followed proper procedure, whether a defence is available, and whether the charges can be reduced or withdrawn before you enter any plea.
Can I keep my licence after a drink driving charge?
It depends on the reading, your record and your state's laws. In some cases a lawyer can argue for a reduced disqualification period or a work licence where one is available.
