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
Griffith, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Blomfield Legal provides legal services in Griffith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Traffic Offences and Criminal Law.
Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Drink Driver Lawyer provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving and Traffic Offences.
Singleton, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
CDG Law provides legal services in Singleton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
Howden Saggers Lawyers provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Coronial Inquests and Traffic Offences.
Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
NSW Lawyers provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Drug Offences and Criminal Law.
Oak Flats, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Picton Conveyancing provides legal services in Oak Flats, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
The Peoples Lawyers provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Criminal Law and Family Law.
Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
James & Jaramillo Lawyers Wollongong provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Assault & Violent Offences.
Forster, NSW · Mid North Coast
Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers provides legal services in Forster, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Drink & Drug Driving.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Kalpage & Co Solicitors provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Caddens, NSW · Western Sydney
Sorella Law provides legal services in Caddens, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
Elbatti Legal provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Goulburn, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Johnson & Sendall provides legal services in Goulburn, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
Tony Cox Lawyers & Conveyancers provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
Canberra, ACT · Canberra
GPG Lawyers provides legal services in Canberra, ACT. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Albury, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Keenes Little Lawyers provides legal services in Albury, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Traffic Offences.
Fremantle, WA · Perth South
The Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Fremantle, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Traffic Offences.
Birtinya, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Bennett Carroll Solicitors provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
EAS Legal Melbourne provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Criminal Law.
Burwood, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Kennedys Law Firm provides legal services in Burwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Traffic Offences and Franchising.
Cleveland, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
Pascoe Law provides legal services in Cleveland, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Bail Applications.
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
Rapid Legal Solutions provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Traffic Offences.
Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Dorahy Davis Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Employment Law and Criminal Law.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Cityscape Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Assault & Violent Offences, Property & Conveyancing and Traffic Offences.
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.