You can contact us 24/7 on 1300 557 884, email us on mail@fisherdore.com.au, or submit a confidential enquiry here.
We practice in criminal law, compensation and personal injuries law, and migration law. Criminal law and defence covers all matters, from traffic offences and computer crime to murder, drug importation and serious violent offences. We have been involved in some of the state’s largest, most notable and complex trials and we undertake more criminal appeals than anyone else.
If you are charged with a crime or are being questioned by the police or other law enforcement and have a question about whether you need a lawyer, contact us on 1300 557 884. For all other matters contact our team for a confidential discussion and case evaluation.
Contact us for a case evaluation and we will explain our fee structure and provide a quote based on the services you require. Most of our clients choose to operate on a fixed-fee basis, although we can work on time-costed if that’s preferred. We are transparent about our fees at all times and offer you the freedom to choose the option that suits you. If fees are subject to change, we discuss this with you first. We ensure our fee disclosures are clear and we’re always happy to explain the breakdown and answer any of your questions.
Yes. Your lawyer will be happy to discuss the options of a payment plan with you.
Being suspected of a criminal offence and being spoken to by police or prosecuting agencies can be very stressful. We strongly suggest that you speak with a criminal defence lawyer before speaking to police. Our team can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – call us on 1300 557 884 if police wish to speak to you.
When you are sentenced for an offence, a Judge or Magistrate may have to decide whether or not to record a conviction against you. If a conviction is recorded, it becomes a part of your criminal history. If it is not recorded (a ‘no conviction’) then you may, in some circumstances, deny that you have any criminal history for that offence. There are some exceptions to this, such as when applying for some specific licences or jobs, and you should seek further advice from us if this situation arises.
A conviction may affect your current employment. It may also affect your future employment or travel. These details form part of your sentencing options; we can discuss the specifics when we meet with you.
An existing temporary visa may be cancelled, or a visa application may be refused (including an application for permanent residency) if a non-citizen fails to pass the ‘character test’. We can help determine whether you would pass the ‘character test’ when we meet with you.
If you are questioning the outcome of your conviction or sentence, you should call our office immediately. Strict time limits apply when appealing a sentence or conviction. Our office prides itself on undertaking more criminal appeals than anyone else, and being one of the most successful appellate law firms in Queensland.
Depending on the nature of the offence, it is possible that you may lose your driver's licence. If this is important to you and could impact your ability to work or look after your family, we recommend you follow up with our team as soon as possible.
Possibly. Depending on what you are charged with, the police may seize your property. We will consider your charges and provide you with advice regarding your property.
If you have been injured and/or suffered loss or damage due to the actions or inactions of someone else, you may be entitled to receive a monetary payment, whether by way of redress, disability insurance, compensation and/or damages, and it’s important you get the right advice and legal support as soon as possible. Meet with our lawyers for a confidential discussion and case evaluation – there are no obligations to progress with a claim. Our compensation and personal injury experts, led by Principal Steve Herd - Accredited Specialist Personal Injury (Qld), will ensure you understand all of your options.
We consider it essential that you obtain advice on all of your options as soon as possible. As there is no obligation to instruct us, contact us for a confidential discussion and claim evaluation so you understand your options.
In the first instance, you will speak with Principal Steve Herd, Accredited Specialist - Personal Injury (Qld), or one of our expert lawyers who specialise in compensation and personal injury law. If you then choose to instruct us, our assurance to you is that Steve will oversee every claim and work with one of our expert lawyers to ensure we strive to achieve the very best outcome we can for you.
Depending on your situation and the type of claim, almost all claims in Queensland are regulated by strict time limits. It is, therefore, important that you immediately obtain considered advice. Contact us to get a better understanding of your options and the time limits that may apply to your claim.
Every case is unique and we cannot begin to estimate the length of the claim process until we have, at the very least, spoken to you and gained an understanding of your situation. There are varying factors that can shorten (or even extend) the process, so the sooner we meet and discuss your case, the better it will be. Remember, there may be strict time limits applicable to your claim, so get in contact with us to speak confidentially with one of our lawyers about your case.
Every case is unique and, except for defined payments or benefits, it is difficult to offer you considered advice on the likely monetary amount of your claim without (usually) having undertaken extensive work. To commence with, it is essential that we understand your story; we can then offer you considered advice on the various issues that will need to be addressed in your claim, and enable us to advise you on the monetary amount of your claim. We know how important it is to know where you stand - the best way to do this is by meeting with one of our expert lawyers for a confidential discussion.
You may have heard of law firms offering to act on a ‘no win ‐ no fee’ basis. That is where a lawyer agrees not to charge any professional fees for acting for you in your claim, unless and until you ‘win’ your claim. In many instances, this term is misleading. While some firms may not charge for their professional fees if your claim is unsuccessful, you will still be liable for disbursements, that is, any payments to third parties, such as medical experts or others for reports / records, etc. Some firms may offer protection from having to pay disbursements, but this is usually by arranging funding through “litigation lenders”. While this offers some protection, it will usually result in excessive interest on the loan for the duration of your claim. Many firms who offer a “no win – no fee” agreement may charge exorbitant rates with additional uplifts when acting on this basis.
At Fisher Dore Lawyers we are transparent about our fees and offer you the freedom to choose the option that best suits you and your circumstances. Contact us for a confidential discussion and claim evaluation.
Every case is unique, so the best way to understand the costs of your claim will be to meet with us for a case evaluation. Once we understand the specifics of your case, we can provide a quote. We firmly believe in transparency in respect to professional fees and disbursements you may incur in pursuing your claim. Each claim is unique and once we understand your story, we will provide you with our view in respect to the likely professional fees and disbursements. We will then explore with you whether we act on a fixed-fee basis, where you have certainty of costs from the outset of your claim, or a time-basis, where our professional fees are calculated at a transparent and reasonable hourly rate. Either way, you can be assured that we do not charge “uplift” fees.
Should you have other questions or concerns, please contact our office on 1300 557 884, email mail@fisherdore.com.au, or make a confidential enquiry here.
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