Traffic and fines lawyers in Canberra
First, the 3 firms we picked in Canberra, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 3
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Hugo Law Group provides criminal defence representation in Sydney (NSW), Canberra (ACT) and Perth (WA). The firm operates criminal law offices in those cities.
What the firm says it handles
- Drink and drug driving offences
- Licence appeals
- Traffic offences
- Assault offences
- Sexual offences
- Fraud offences
Why we picked it
A criminal-defence firm with a dedicated ACT traffic offences page that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Canberra criminal defence.
- Office
- Level 10, 15 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Andrew Byrnes Law Group is a criminal defence firm serving Canberra and surrounding regions. It provides legal representation across criminal, driving and protection order matters.
What the firm says it handles
- Assault
- Drug offences
- Drink driving
- Bail applications
- Sexual offences
- Robbery & burglary
Why we picked it
A Canberra criminal firm with dedicated traffic and drink-driving pages that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended.
- Office
- Level 6, 28 University Avenue, Canberra City ACT 2601
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
CODA Criminal Law
Canberra CityCODA Criminal Law provides criminal law representation across a range of matters, from traffic and driving offences to serious criminal charges. The firm is based in Canberra and appears in courts in the ACT and other Australian jurisdictions. It is located at Level 7, 1 Hobart Place, Canberra.
What the firm says it handles
- Traffic and driving offences
- Protection orders
- Drug offences
- Sexual offences
- Domestic and family violence offences
- Weapons offences
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- White collar and fraud offences
- Murder and manslaughter
Why we picked it
A specialist criminal firm with a dedicated page on drink-driving, speeding and other traffic offences that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended.
- Office
- Level 7, 1 Hobart Place, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Canberra Community Law: Street Law
Free legal help for people on low incomes or facing disadvantage in Canberra; its website has factsheets on ACT on-the-spot fines and the Work and Development Permit program.
(02) 6218 7900
- Legal Aid ACT Helpline
Free legal information and referrals, and appointments with a lawyer where needed. Phone lines run Monday to Thursday 8.30am-7pm and Friday 8.30am-5pm; the Helpline gives information rather than legal advice.
1300 654 314
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When you need a traffic and fines lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a traffic and fines lawyer:
- You are facing a licence suspension or disqualification.
- You have been charged with a serious traffic offence and have a court date.
- You want to contest a fine and are unsure how that works.
Questions about traffic and fines lawyers in Canberra
- How does Zoe pick traffic and fines lawyers in Canberra?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does traffic and fines law cover?
- Traffic matters: licence suspensions and disqualifications, serious traffic charges, and contesting fines. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a traffic and fines lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a traffic and fines lawyer: You are facing a licence suspension or disqualification; You have been charged with a serious traffic offence and have a court date; You want to contest a fine and are unsure how that works. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for traffic and fines matters in Canberra?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Canberra Community Law: Street Law and Legal Aid ACT Helpline under free options.
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