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Brisbane office (Milton) · Richlands court weekly
If you’re searching for a traffic lawyer in Acacia Ridge, start here. We’re not a general practice that takes the occasional traffic matter — Acacia Ridge matters are heard at Richlands Magistrates Court, where our lawyers are most days, out of our Brisbane office in Milton about 20 minutes away. We know the magistrates who sit here, we know the prosecutors, and we know what works.
Written and reviewed by Steven Brough, founder · practising in Queensland courts for 25+ years · Last updated 6 July 2026
from $2,750 — quoted before you commit
at Richlands court every week
7am–7pm, expert answers
4.9 from reviews on Google
We act for clients across Inala, Acacia Ridge, Durack, Doolandella, Wacol, Darra, Oxley, Carole Park and Ellen Grove — and everywhere else across Brisbane’s south-west with a date at Richlands Magistrates Court.
Low, mid & high range — the most common charge in Richlands court. Mandatory disqualification applies; preparation decides its length.
Relevant drug present or driving under the influence — two different charges with very different stakes.
Keep driving for your job after a drink or drug driving conviction — must be applied for before sentence.
Keep driving through a points or high-speed suspension — strict 21-day window to apply.
Serious charges where jail is on the table — run properly from day one, in the Magistrates or District Court.
If you’ve been charged and have to go to court, read us your Notice to Appear over the phone and we’ll tell you exactly what it means and how we can help. Free.
The short version of what we brief clients on before court — the charges we see most in the Acacia Ridge courts, what decides your penalty, how to keep driving, and the myths worth ignoring.
Drink and drug driving are the most common, then unlicensed and disqualified driving, dangerous driving and evading police. Each carries its own mandatory minimums — and its own room to move.
A work licence (for drink/drug driving under 0.15) or a special hardship order (for a points or high-speed suspension) can keep you driving — but both have hard deadlines and must be applied for the right way.
Getting a lawyer doesn’t make you look guilty — magistrates expect it. A conviction isn’t automatic. And the free duty lawyer generally isn’t available for traffic matters.
General information only, not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts — call 1300 952 255 for free, specific advice.
Steven Brough · Founder · Queensland Law Society member · 25+ years in Queensland courts
Steven founded the firm in 2010 and has spent 25+ years in Queensland Magistrates Courts. The approach he built runs through every drug driving matter our lawyers take on — because for the common charge, a work licence is on the table, and the window to apply is short.
When you call, you're tapping into that experience from the first minute — an honest read on your charge, the realistic outcome, and whether a work licence or hardship order is open to you. If we don't think we can improve your result, we'll tell you.
2 minutes — work licences and what happens at court, straight from Steven
2 minutes — who we are and how the firm works
Queensland has two ways to keep driving when your licence is on the line — a work licence if you’re convicted of drink or drug driving, and a special hardship order if you’re suspended for demerit points or high speed. Both have strict eligibility rules and hard deadlines. Answer a few questions to see where you stand.
Work licence — restricted licence under s 87
Fixed fee including your plea: $2,990.
Pick whichever fits your situation — the questions take 30 seconds. Something else going on (disqualified driving, dangerous driving, demerit points)? Skip the quiz and call 1300 952 255.
Special hardship order
On the corner of Old Progress & Archerfield Roads — a large, modern courthouse serving Brisbane’s outer south-west, with several courtrooms. Nearly every traffic matter in the area is heard here, and represented matters are generally called before unrepresented ones.
Our Brisbane office is in Milton, about 20 minutes from Richlands. Most preparation happens by phone and email; you only need to attend court on the day, and your lawyer is beside you when you do.
Your matter is run start to finish by one of our Richlands regulars — including founder Steven Brough, Russell and Will. The lawyer you speak to is the lawyer who appears beside you.
Address
Old Progress & Archerfield Rds, Richlands 4077
If we act for you, we text you the courtroom number that morning and meet you outside it.
Tell her what’s on your Notice to Appear and what you’re worried about. No judgement — she’s heard it all before.
The likely outcome, whether a work licence or hardship order is open to you, and what it would cost — at no charge, no obligation
7am–7pm, 7 days · or request a phone conference
Belinda Smyth · Director & Client Services Manager · 24 years in the legal industry — she and Sara take your calls
This is everything people ask us about a day at Richlands court. If we act for you, you won’t need to remember any of it — we brief you the day before and meet you at the door.
Richlands Magistrates Court is on the corner of Old Progress & Archerfield Roads — a large, modern courthouse in Brisbane’s outer south-west, serving Inala, Acacia Ridge and surrounds. Your Notice to Appear names the court and your date.
There is free parking on-site and on the streets around the court, so parking is rarely a problem. Richlands train station is a short walk away if you’d rather not drive. Allow time for security screening.
Most 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.
Richlands Magistrates Court sits Monday to Friday (to 4pm Wednesday) and runs several courtrooms at once. Your listing day is printed on your Notice to Appear — we confirm it when we take your matter on.
It’s printed on your Notice to Appear or bail undertaking. Lost it? Use the Queensland Courts criminal case lookup online, ring the registry — or call us and we’ll check it for you the same day.
Check the daily law list published online at 6:45am and updated at 8:45am each court day — or the display boards in the foyer. If we act for you, we text you the courtroom that morning.
The court’s running order for the day: every person appearing, their courtroom number and time. Your name appears on it on the day of court only, then it comes down.
Knowing what the building looks like takes half the nerves out of the morning — here’s the walk in, from the street to the courtroom.
One secured entrance for everyone, with airport-style screening. Free parking on-site and on the surrounding streets.
Several magistrates sit at Richlands Magistrates Court, allocated to courtrooms day by day — you can’t choose who hears your matter, and neither can we. What we can do is know them: our lawyers appear before the Richlands bench every week, and we know what each gives credit for and what they expect to hear.
Facing a traffic charge in Acacia Ridge?
4.9 on Google
Anything else — the call is free: 1300 952 255, 7am–7pm, 7 days.
You’re not required to have one — but for any charge carrying a disqualification, representation makes a real difference. And the court’s duty lawyer generally cannot act for drink driving and most traffic matters, so there’s no free fallback on the day.
Every review here is a 100% authentic Google review from a real client.
4.9 on Google
“Thank you Russell & Belinda ! Your Experience and Professionalism helped me out immensely. The matter was sorted with meticulous planning . Personal attention was never neglected and you were available and comforted me in the most difficult of times. All the best and thank you once again.”
Niiranjjan B Taste — Google review
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“I found myself wrongly charged so I needed the best professional, ethical and honest representation, so I engaged Clarity law and Jacob Pruden successfully had the charges dismissed .We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome! IF you want the best results, don’t hesitate to call Clarity law Maroochydore.”
Each charge has its own local guide — penalties, what the court expects, and how we defend it here.
