our Brisbane office, minutes from court
fixed fee, drink driving plea
$2,990 with a work licence
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The price we quote is the price you pay — fixed, in writing.
We act for clients across Brisbane CBD, West End, South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Paddington, Milton and Toowong — and everywhere else in greater Brisbane with a date at this court.
Most drink driving matters are listed at 8:30 or 9:00am. Arrive by 8:30am — the security queue takes time, and you need to find your courtroom before the magistrate sits.
Steven founded the firm in 2010 and has spent 25+ years in Queensland Magistrates Courts — Brisbane among them, week in and week out. The approach he built runs through every matter our lawyers take on here: start early, do the things magistrates actually give credit for, and have your lawyer put your story properly, in person, to a bench they know.
In your matter that looks like this: your lawyer reads the charge documents and your traffic history, checks how the reading was taken and that the paperwork stacks up, then maps a preparation timeline back from your court date — a QTOP course (we’re a proud sponsor), character references, and medical or counselling material where alcohol is a factor.
Call now — free advice from a lawyer who was in that courtroom this week. Belinda or Sara will pick up, 7am–7pm, 7 days.
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The disqualification starts the moment the magistrate imposes it. That means you cannot drive away from the court — not home, not to work. Plan a lift or public transport for the day, because once you’re disqualified, getting behind the wheel is a fresh offence.
You can be charged even if you never drove — if you had control of the car, like sitting in the driver’s seat with the keys near you, with no intention of driving. It often catches people waiting to be picked up, looking for something, or sleeping it off. “In charge” carries the idea of being responsible for the car until you hand that responsibility to someone else — and it’s read broadly, though very limited exceptions exist.
You don’t have to have driven on a road to be charged. The legislation says “on a road or elsewhere” — and “elsewhere” plainly covers private property, car parks and driveways. It doesn’t matter where the car was: your own driveway counts.
Provisional drivers are on a zero alcohol limit — even a tiny amount in your system results in a charge. P-platers are also exposed to higher disqualifications: a first-time offender faces a minimum 3 months off the road, and can’t apply for a work licence.
General information only, not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts — call 1300 952 255 for free, specific advice.
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Plead guilty and be sentenced (only wise if you’re fully prepared), adjourn to get advice and preparation time — the most common first step — or plead not guilty, and the court orders a brief of evidence and sets a hearing date.
These are the questions clients ask us most before a Richlands court date. Anything else — the call is free: 1300 952 255.
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Ranges are indicative — high range disqualifications typically run up to 20 months where the reading is very high or an accident occurred. We’ll give you a specific, honest estimate on the phone. More on high range →
There is no public parking at the courthouse itself — use King George Square or Brisbane Square car parks, or take the train to Roma Street or Central, both a short walk to 363 George Street. Allow a solid 15 minutes for the security queue on a Monday morning.
General information only, not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts — call 1300 952 255 for free, specific advice.
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