Traffic and fines lawyers in Melbourne
First, the 4 firms we picked in Melbourne, 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
- 4
- 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.
Slades & Parsons
Melbourne CBD- Since 1990
- 3 lawyers
- 3 accredited specialists
- Individuals charged with offences
Slades & Parsons is a Melbourne criminal defence firm that specialises in defending people charged with State and Commonwealth offences. It was established in 1990 and has provided specialist criminal defence for more than 35 years. The firm is based in Melbourne CBD.
What the firm says it handles
- Bail applications
- Drink driving
- Drug offences
- Sexual offences
- Traffic offences
- White collar crimes
Why we picked it
A Melbourne criminal and traffic firm with a dedicated traffic-offence page, whose Jasmine Pisasale and Nick Tehan are named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian traffic and DUI lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 1, 224 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Legal aid accepted
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally
Melbourne CBD- 17 lawyers
- 6 accredited specialists
Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally practises exclusively in criminal law and provides advice and representation in criminal and traffic matters in Melbourne and throughout Victoria. The firm has offices across Melbourne, including the CBD and Ringwood.
What the firm says it handles
- Assault and violent offences
- Drug offences
- Driving offences
- Theft and property offences
- Sexual offences
- Family violence-related criminal charges
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- Bail applications
Why we picked it
A Melbourne criminal firm with a dedicated traffic and driving-offence page, whose Brett Barratt, Paul Galbally and Sam Norton are named Leading in Doyle's Guide's Victorian traffic and DUI lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 12, 460 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Doogue + George Defence Lawyers
Melbourne CBD- Since 1995
- 20 lawyers
- 7 accredited specialists
Doogue + George provides criminal defence services across Victoria and New South Wales, including representation in serious and complex criminal matters. Founded in 1995, the firm has 20 criminal lawyers and five Melbourne offices (plus a Sydney office).
What the firm says it handles
- Bail application
- Drink driving & traffic offences
- Sex offences
- White collar crime
- Intervention orders
- Tax fraud & tax evasion
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- Family violence
Why we picked it
A Melbourne criminal-defence firm with a dedicated driving-offences page, whose Dee Giannopoulos and Kristina Kothrakis are named Leading in Doyle's Guide's Victorian traffic and DUI lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 5, 221 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Emma Turnbull Lawyers practises exclusively in criminal defence and intervention order matters across Melbourne and Victoria. The firm appears daily in the Magistrates' Court, County Court and Supreme Court.
What the firm says it handles
- Assault & violence offences
- Drug offences
- Property offences
- Driving offences
- Sexual offences
- Bail applications
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- Pre-interview advice
- Jury trials
Why we picked it
A Melbourne criminal-defence firm with a dedicated driving-offences page, whose Emma Turnbull is named Leading in Doyle's Guide's Victorian traffic and DUI lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 9, 552 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fines Victoria
Government fines enquiries line: payment plans, internal review and infringement enquiries (regional callers 1300 369 819).
(03) 9200 8111
- Victoria Legal Aid
Free information on fines and infringements, and help finding legal assistance.
1300 792 387
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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 Melbourne
- How does Zoe pick traffic and fines lawyers in Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fines Victoria and Victoria Legal Aid under free options.
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