5 Best Traffic & Drink Driving Lawyers in Brisbane
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated traffic & drink driving lawyers in Brisbane, ranked by Google rating across 1,317 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Drink driving and traffic charges from Brisbane are heard at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, 363 George Street. A driver seeking a work licence for a drink driving offence must apply before the court imposes the disqualification, and no work licence is available for a reading of 0.15 or more.
Best traffic & drink driving lawyers in Brisbane
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Hugo Law Group Editor's pick
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Doogue + George Editor's pick
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Littles Lawyers
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Watling Roche Lawyers
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Sibley Lawyers
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Beavon Lawyers
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TWC Lawyers
4.84score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “traffic lawyer brisbane”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among traffic & drink driving lawyers in Brisbane
Highest weighted score
Littles Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 580 reviews.
Most reviewed
Littles Lawyers: 580 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Littles Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 580 reviews.
Where are traffic matters heard for Brisbane?
Traffic offences and drink and drug driving charges are dealt with in the Magistrates Court of Queensland, and Brisbane matters are heard at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, 363 George Street. Work licence applications for drink driving are made to that court at the same time as the guilty plea. Serious offences, such as dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, go to the District Court at 415 George Street.
What Queensland-specific rules apply?
Drink driving, disqualification and work licences are governed by the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld), and licences are issued by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. A section 87 work licence is only available for a first low-range or mid-range offence, on a guilty plea, where losing the licence would cause extreme hardship through loss of employment. High-range readings of 0.15 or more are excluded.
How much does a traffic lawyer cost in Brisbane?
Fees for traffic & drink driving lawyers in Brisbane depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Brisbane
Legal Aid Queensland runs a duty lawyer service at the Brisbane Magistrates Court for people facing traffic charges. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Brisbane traffic FAQs
Can I get a work licence for drink driving in Brisbane?
Possibly. A section 87 work licence can be granted by the Brisbane Magistrates Court for a first low or mid-range offence where you plead guilty and would lose your job, but not for a reading of 0.15 or more.
When must a Queensland work licence application be made?
Before the magistrate imposes the disqualification. Once the court has disqualified you from driving, a work licence can no longer be applied for, so the application is usually filed and heard with the plea.
Is there a duty lawyer at the Brisbane Magistrates Court?
Yes. Legal Aid Queensland runs a duty lawyer service at the Brisbane Magistrates Court for people appearing on criminal and traffic charges who do not have their own lawyer.
