Award-Winning Criminal Defence Lawyers Cairns
Cairns criminal defence lawyers to support you
Criminal lawyers in Cairns you can trust
When things go wrong, we are the people you want by your side: a team you can trust, with expert knowledge of the Queensland criminal justice system, real experience and results.
Our firm is an award-winning criminal defence firm, including ranking as a First Tier Criminal Defence Firm in Queensland for the last five years. We will provide expertise, guidance and support. But more importantly, we believe in justice and fairness and will go above and beyond to fight for you. Our very experienced criminal lawyers will use their wealth of knowledge and expertise to defend you in your matter and ensure your best interests are kept at the forefront of their defence strategy.
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Charged with a criminal offence in Cairns?
If you have found yourself caught up in the legal system on criminal charges, it is imperative to have experienced criminal lawyers backing you. Fisher Dore’s criminal defence lawyers in Cairns are here to do just that. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Cairns you need a lawyer with expertise, experience and results to help you. Fisher Dore Cairns criminal lawyers have all three.
What can our criminal defence lawyers do for you?
Our criminal defence lawyers have experience across a range of criminal law matters. We represent clients charged with criminal offences in Cairns every day. Whether it’s traffic and drink-driving, assault and violence, drug offences or a weapons offence, or if you need a cyber-crime, misconduct or fraud lawyer in Cairns, our team can help. From police questioning and bail applications to court hearings, trials, sentencing, appeals and parole – we will stand by your side.
If you need help understanding your rights, are about to be questioned by police, or have already been charged, call us immediately on 07 3236 1800 or after hours on 0431 871 560.
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Trusted Legal Experts Servicing Cairns and North Queensland
Experience is everything
Fisher Dore Lawyers proudly services Cairns and the surrounding regions of North Queensland, bringing trusted legal expertise to clients throughout this vibrant part of the state. While headquartered in Brisbane, our team of highly qualified and accredited specialist lawyers regularly travels to Cairns and its neighbouring communities, ensuring local clients receive the same calibre of advice and representation available to our metropolitan clientele.
Our lawyers bring decades of combined experience across a broad range of legal disciplines, allowing us to offer tailored, informed guidance no matter how complex or straightforward your matter may be. We understand that navigating legal issues can be stressful, which is why we are committed to providing a consistently high level of service, clear communication, and personalised attention to every client we serve.
By combining the resources and specialist knowledge of a leading Brisbane firm with a genuine commitment to regional Queensland, Fisher Dore Lawyers bridges the gap between big-city expertise and local accessibility. Whether you’re in Cairns, Cairns North, or one of the surrounding areas, you can rely on our team to deliver expert legal solutions with the professionalism, integrity, and dedication our clients have come to expect.
Nick Dore
Tom Gardiner
Michael O’Brien
Terry Fisher
Antionette Morton
Adam Dwyer
Ryan Godfrey
Annie Bryan
Emma Hunt
Laura Santin
Michael Biscak
Ruby Tucker
Dont take our word for it, here’s what our clients have had to say...
A few years ago I went to Fisher Dore in need of some representation, I was lucky enough to get Tom Gardiner! Tom was able to secure great results for me on a number charges on a number of different occasions. I would highly recommend Tom Gardiner & Fisher Dore.
I’m so happy I chose Fisher Dore. My lawyer Hamish was outstanding, professional, courteous, transparent and reliable from minute one. I cannot praise him enough; he fought hard to get the best result and kept me notified throughout. I always felt Hamish and his team were by my side. I highly recommend Fisher Dore as I am forever grateful to them.
I found Antoinette to be extremely professional and empathetic in all my dealings with her. Her extensive regional experience and her thorough understanding of the law resulted in a favourable outcome to my legal matters. Her calm and professional approach helped alleviate any concerns I had throughout the process. I would highly recommend Antoinette for any legal matters you may have.
Cairns results and outcomes
Fisher Dore is one of the most successful criminal law firms in Cairns. To prove it, we have provided some real client success stories across a variety of criminal law matters.

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Why choose us for your Cairns criminal law matter?
If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to employ expert legal assistance that not only has your best interests at heart but will go above and beyond to ensure you have a fair and just legal process. Our legal advice is designed to be easy to understand so that you are fully informed, and our legal guidance and support are tailored specifically to give you the best outcome possible.
We remain transparent about our fees and charges, and our award-winning lawyers believe in maintaining the highest level of respect for our firm’s clients at all times.
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