At Able Defence Lawyers, we want you to have the highest quality legal representation while at the same time knowing exactly how much your case will cost with fixed fees.
That’s why we were the first Australian criminal law firm to publish ‘lump sum fees’, back in 2004.
We offer competitive fixed fees for a range of cases and services.
Click on a link below to find out how much your case will cost:
– Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $1500 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $1800 + GST
– Courts in NSW Country Areas: $2000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $5,000 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $5,500 + GST
– Court in NSW Country Areas: $6000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $2000 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $2500 + GST
– Courts in NSW Country Areas: $3000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
IF the Local Court Sentence was Full Time Imprisonment, from:
– Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $3000 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $3500 + GST
– Courts in NSW Country Areas: $4000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $1500 + GST & Local Court Filing Fee (currently $97)
– Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $2000 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $2200 + GST
– Courts in NSW Country Areas: $2500 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– $4000 + GST
The applications used to be called ‘section 32 applications’ and are now known as ‘section 14 applications’.
All work including briefing psychiatrist/psychologist, initial court date, all preparations and court hearing date, from:
– Sydney City and All Suburbs: $4000 + GST
– Outside Sydney: $5000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
Note that some applications are more complex and your lawyer will be able to quote you a fixed fee for your particular case.
– Within 300km of Sydney (eg Goulburn, Lithgow, John Maroney, Junee etc): $700 + GST
– Other NSW Prisons: $1000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– Outside Sydney: $800 + GST and travel disbursements if required
– Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $1500 + GST & Local Court Filing Fee (currently $87)
– Providing expert legal advice at offices or by telephone: $330 + GST
2. Letter of Introduction to Council
– Drafting / sending letter of introduction to Council and follow-up: $200 + GST
3. Written Objection to Proposed Dangerous Dog Declaration
– Drafting / submitting formal ‘letter of objection’ to Council: $1000 + GST
4. Appeal Against Dangerous Dog Declaration
– All work up to and including Full Day in Court; including:
– Drafting & Filing Appeal Document in Court; then
– Drafting ‘Control Orders’; then
– Negotiating Control Orders with the relevant Council, and
– All other work including one Court Date:
$2000 + GST & Local Court Filing Fee (currently $95), plus travel disbursements for regional areas
5. ‘Guilty Plea’ for Dog Attack Prosecution (eg s16 Companion Animals Act)*
– All work up to and including one day in Court, from:
– Courts in Sydney City and Metropolitan Area: $1500 + GST
– Courts in Other NSW Cities (Gosford, Newcastle, Wollongong etc): $1600 + GST
– Courts in NSW Country Areas: $2000 + GST and travel disbursements if required
* Most cases can be completed on the first court date. However, if the matter goes beyond the first court date, there is an additional fee of $750 + GST for all work up to and including the next court date in Sydney City and Metropolitan Courts. The fee may be greater for cities outside Sydney and NSW Country Areas, taking into account travel time and expenses.
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I just can not thank Able Defence Lawyers enough for all the hard work they have done me. Not only in regards to matters of law but on a personal level too. They were there for me all the way in every way. Their client service went far beyond all expectations, guidance on matters of law, caring for my personal self & being extremely supportive.
A. Sutherland, Campbelltown
A. Sutherland, Campbelltown
“My partner is going thru hell, however, he has the best legal defence team that is doing everything they can to help him… Able Defence Lawyers is their name … they are amazing, recommend them to anyone!!! Their work ethic for their clients is insane!!"
Partner of a current Family Law client
Partner of a current Family Law client
We appreciated Annette's professional approach and expertise and could not have asked for a better outcome. Many thanks.
Dorothy Ward, Milperra
Dorothy Ward, Milperra
I live near Coffs Harbour, I was able to communicate quickly and easily with Able Defence Lawyers. They assisted me in defending an Apprehended Violence Order. The result was fantasic and an enormous relief. I would happily recommend Able Defence Lawyers to anyone. I am willing to speak to anyone about the service and professionalism in the way my matter was conducted.
Ms Donna Mirabito, Coffs Harbour
Ms Donna Mirabito, Coffs Harbour
I contacted “Able Defence Lawyers” after being referred to them by a friend. I had been charged by Police with Assault and there was an Apprehended Violence Order also being applied for against me. I was provided with friendly accessible advice which I was able to understand. At the Court the matter was able to be dismissed due to the excellent preparation and way my case was run for me. I would happily recommend Able Defence Lawyers to anyone who needs help with any criminal charges.
Mr George Kadimos, Burwood
Mr George Kadimos, Burwood
I contacted a number of lawyers about my case, I was told to plead guilty and just wear the police charges. Thankfully I found “Able Defence Lawyers” and obtained proper advice. They recommended a strategy and guided me through the criminal law process. The result was that my charges were dismissed.
Mr Damian Reynolds, Greendale
Mr Damian Reynolds, Greendale
I rang police to report being assaulted by my girlfriend’s stepfather. About 15 days later Police came to my house with an AVO which she had applied for. I was shocked as I had done nothing wrong. I was the victim in this case. Ms Wood provided me with advice, prepared my case for me. Ms Wood successfully defended my matter for me, and even got costs against the Police. Hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do I would recommend “Able Defence Lawyers”.
Tim Rowland, Casula
Tim Rowland, Casula
I had been charged by Police with “Mid Range Driving”. I needed my licence as a single mother of 2 children. It was the following day when I was caught. Ms Wood advised me to see a Doctor to have a liver function test. I am so glad that she had the knowledge and experience to suggest this. As it turns out I have a problem with my liver that I had not known about previously. This was able to be shown to the Court. I got a Section 10 and am able to continue driving.
Mrs Prosser, Bondi
Mrs Prosser, Bondi
I recently went to the Downing Centre District Court for an Appeal on a “Low Range Drink Driving” matter. Ms Wood promised me that everything would be okay. I wanted a Section 10. Ms Wood achieved this for me. She was professional, polite, and I was impressed at the way she conducted herself and my matter for me. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family in the future.
Ms Bauer, Crows Nest
Ms Bauer, Crows Nest
I had been charged with Affray and contacted Annette because she acted previously for my partner. She was fantastic and made representations on my behalf. The Affray charges were downgraded. This result was such a relief for me, as I would of lost my job, if the Affray charge had remained.
R. S., Macquarie Fields
R. S., Macquarie Fields
I received a particularly harsh outcome when I represented myself recently at Campbelltown Court. I contacted Annette at Able Defence Lawyers because they were close to my home in Casula and I could easily park at their office in Macquarie Fields. Able Defence Lawyers appealed my licence suspension successfully. I got to keep my licence thankfully. Annette was very professional and obtained a great outcome for me. I am very grateful.
D. Thomas, Bankstown
D. Thomas, Bankstown