Criminal & Traffic
Traffic lawyers help with speeding, driving while suspended, dangerous driving and licence appeals.
Traffic offences can affect your job and livelihood. Lawyers advise whether to contest a fine, argue for reduced penalties, and run licence appeals where your licence has been suspended by the roads authority or a court.
Traffic matters can cost a licence and a livelihood. Many drivers pay fines they could have challenged or reduced.
Traffic offences and demerit systems are state-based. Roads authorities such as Transport for NSW and VicRoads manage licences, with appeal rights to local courts or tribunals depending on the state.
Traffic Offences firms in the directory
383 firms
Toowong, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Toowong, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
O'connor, WA · Perth South
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in O'connor, WA. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Guest Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Traffic Offences.
Wyong, NSW · Central Coast
Houston Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Howden Saggers Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Coronial Inquests and Child Protection & Care Matters.
Sutherland, NSW · Southern Sydney
Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Sutherland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Morisset, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
Kate Lilly provides legal services in Morisset, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Traffic Offences.
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Coronial Inquests and Business & Commercial Law.
Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
MCE LEGAL provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Criminal Law.
Biggenden, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
Messenger Legal provides legal services in Biggenden, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Traffic Offences.
Perth Cbd, WA · Perth CBD
Michael Clarke Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Perth Cbd, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Michael Clarke Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
Nolan's Law provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Family Law and Criminal Law.
Port Augusta, SA · Eyre, Yorke & Mid North
Port Augusta Magistrates Court provides legal services in Port Augusta, SA. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Potts Bill provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Domestic Violence & AVOs, Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
Proctor & Associates provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
NSW · Brisbane South & Logan
Reeves Lawyers provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Family Law and Traffic Offences.
Dapto, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
RMB Lawyers Shellharbour provides legal services in Dapto, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Braidwood, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
RMB Lawyers Shellharbour provides legal services in Braidwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
Robyn Greensill & Associates provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Criminal Law and Bail Applications.
Windsor, NSW · Western Sydney
Roderick Storie Solicitors provides legal services in Windsor, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Fairfield, NSW · Western Sydney
Selva Daniel Lawyers provides legal services in Fairfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Immigration & Visas and Family Law.
Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
Stacks Law Firm Bundall provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Traffic Offences and Business & Commercial Law.
Understand the next step
Identify the alleged offence, issuing authority and any immediate licence action. A fine, suspension review and criminal charge may involve different pathways.
Ask about the effect on driving before assuming you may continue driving or that paying a notice resolves every issue.
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.
Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
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.
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.
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.
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
In many cases, yes. Appeal rights and deadlines depend on the state and the reason for the suspension.
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.
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.