Fixed fees
Upfront pricing for common criminal and traffic matters, so you know the cost before work begins.
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Local Court
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Simple guilty plea (drug possession, non-DV common assault) | From $2,000 + GST |
| Negotiated guilty plea after review of brief | From $4,000 + GST |
| Defended hearing | From $5,000 + GST |
| Single mention or adjournment | $750 + GST |
Traffic and licences
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drink driving or PCA, guilty plea | From $2,000 + GST |
| Drive while disqualified or suspended, guilty plea | From $2,000 + GST |
| Driver licence appeal | From $2,000 + GST |
Domestic violence
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| AVO defended hearing (one day) | From $3,500 + GST |
| Guilty plea, non-complex | From $2,000 + GST |
| Defended hearing of a criminal charge and AVO | From $5,000 + GST |
Bail
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bail application, Local or District Court | From $2,000 + GST |
| Urgent or weekend bail application | From $3,000 + GST |
| Bail application, Supreme Court | From $5,000 + GSTExcluding barrister’s fees |
Appeals
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Severity appeal, District Court | From $3,000 + GST |
| Conviction appeal, District Court | By negotiation |
| Court of Criminal Appeal (severity or conviction) | By negotiation |
Mental health
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Section 14 application | From $4,000 + GST |
Fees are a guide for straightforward matters. Your fee is confirmed in writing in a costs agreement before any work begins. All fees are shown exclusive of GST.
What fixed fees don’t include
These costs are passed on separately, and William will tell you about them before they are incurred.
- Court filing fees, where applicable
- Barrister’s fees, if counsel is briefed
- Expert reports, such as psychologist and psychiatrist reports
- Travel outside the Sydney metropolitan area
William Lam
Principal Solicitor
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