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Harbour Defence Chambers

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Coastal Criminal Law

Our hourly rate is A$220 to A$880 depending on experience, and we confirm whether the quote includes GST. What is the charge, and what stage is your case at?

Southern Bail & Hearing

We quote a bail application between A$800 and A$1,500, and we can act in Local Court matters in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Do you have a deadline or a bail condition already?

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Criminal defence: who offers it in Australia

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  • Sydney Criminal Lawyers
    Sydney criminal and traffic defence lawyer
    A$5,000
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How much does a criminal defence lawyer cost in Australia?

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A criminal defence lawyer in Australia usually charges by the hour, about A$220 to A$880, or a fixed fee of A$2,200 to A$6,600 for one day in court, according to lawyers' websites, October 2026. The quickest way to current quotes for your charge and court is a free request on BlaBlaPrice, where lawyers reply in the chat with their own offer and terms.

Approximate prices in Australia, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
ServicePrice range
Hourly rateA$220 to A$880 per hour
Fixed fee, one day in courtA$2,200 to A$6,600
Local Court guilty plea, minor offenceA$1,500 to A$3,500
Local Court defended hearingA$3,000 to A$8,000
Bail applicationA$800 to A$1,500

Hourly rates, fixed fees and GST

Most criminal matters are quoted either by the hour or as a fixed fee. Hourly rates depend on the lawyer's seniority and experience, and one source says a fixed fee can rise by up to A$3,300 when more preparation is needed. A Queensland source quotes hourly rates of A$440 to A$880 including GST, so ask every lawyer whether the quote includes GST before you compare them. Ask for the likely total before you agree.

State legal aid fee guides

Two state bodies publish guidance you can check. The NSW legal aid crime fee guidelines explain how fees are calculated and applied in criminal matters, including lump sum fees. The Queensland legal aid scale of fees for criminal law lists preparation and trial rates separately, so you can see what each stage costs. These guides set out what legal aid pays, not what a private lawyer will charge, so use them as a reference only.

Courts and timing

Criminal lawyers appear daily in Local, District and Supreme Courts across Australia. Check that the lawyer appears in the court where your case is listed, not only in your city, whether that is Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide. Court dates follow each court's timetable, and the season does not move a hearing: summer from December to February and winter from June to August leave it unchanged, so act on the date on your papers. Mention any deadline you know, and whether bail or another preventive measure is already in place.

How to get criminal defence quotes through BlaBlaPrice

Describe the charge in general terms, the procedural status and the case stage, plus the city and court where the matter is listed, any deadline, your budget in A$, and whether you want a lawyer accredited as a criminal law specialist. BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. The AI asks for missing details, looks through lawyers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and firms it found. Registered lawyers reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. This is general information, not legal advice. You can also read about Court representation or Legal services.

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How much does a criminal defence lawyer cost in Australia?

Hourly rates run from about A$220 to A$880, and a fixed fee for one day in court is A$2,200 to A$6,600. Fees depend on the charge, the court and the lawyer's experience.

Is GST included in a criminal lawyer's fee?

Not always. A Queensland source quotes hourly rates including GST, so ask each lawyer whether their quote includes GST before you compare.

What does a bail application cost?

Bail applications are listed at about A$800 to A$1,500. Ask whether the fee covers the hearing and any preparation.

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