South Australian Magistrates Courts We Attend

For first mentions, adjournments and many guilty-plea hearings we can appear under written authority or via Webex. You only need to attend if the magistrate specifically requires your presence (e.g. for sentencing, if you are on bail or for contested hearings).

We run most matters on a fixed-fee model. You’ll receive a written quote during your free 30-minute strategy call, no hidden hourly billing or surprise extras. We are one of the best criminal defence and traffic law firm in Adelaide with a five star Google rating and hundreds of satisfied clients.

Yes, the court can order no conviction recorded under s 24 of the Sentencing Act 2017 if we can demonstrate there are good reasons not to record a conviction, such as a lack of previous convictions, youth, compelling personal circumstances, genuine remorse, rehabilitation steps and the impact a record would have on your employment or travel.

South Australia allows a section 81BB special-hardship order. We prepare the application, gather employer affidavits and argue for limited driving rights so you can keep your job. Our traffic lawyers have a 100% success rate in winning licence appeals in the Magistrates Court of South Austraila.

Imprisonment is uncommon for first-time offenders unless aggravating factors exist (e.g. high BAC, serious injury). Early mitigation—courses, restitution, counselling—helps keep penalties to fines or licence loss.

Bring your summons or bail agreement, any police statements, driver-licence details, and relevant emails or letters from SAPOL or the court. We’ll scan and return originals immediately.