Remain among the state’s leading criminal defence firms
Few accolades in the legal profession carry the weight of a Doyle’s Guide ranking, because the recognition comes not from marketing or self-promotion but from the considered judgement of clients, peers, and industry bodies who have seen the work firsthand. Doyle’s conducts independent research each year, drawing on interviews across the profession to determine which firms and lawyers genuinely stand apart. That is precisely what makes the 2026 results for Fisher Dore Lawyers so meaningful, and so deserved.
Nick Dore’s preeminent ranking in criminal defence, alongside a leading position in traffic and DUI law, reflects years of consistent, trusted advocacy at the highest level. Tom Gardiner’s leading and recommended rankings, Adam Dwyer’s recommended and leading recognitions, and Michael O’Brien and Michael Finch’s recommended status all point to a firm with genuine depth across its team, not a single standout name carrying the rest. Ryan Godfrey’s Rising Star recognition adds further proof that this strength is being built for the future as much as it reflects the present, with the next generation of talent already drawing notice from peers.
Since Doyle’s Guide rankings began in Queensland, Fisher Dore has held its place among the state’s leading criminal defence firms, a consistency that speaks to the calibre of work delivered year after year rather than a single standout result. That track record is the clearest evidence that this First Tier status is earned rather than fortunate.
As the firm itself has acknowledged, recognition of this kind is never the achievement of individuals alone. It belongs equally to the clients who placed their trust in Fisher Dore at difficult moments, and to the wider team whose work supports every matter behind the scenes. Congratulations to the entire Fisher Dore team on a result that is thoroughly, and visibly, well deserved.
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