Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas & Tablelands

Criminal Lawyers in Cairns,
More Options Than You May Think.

If you have been charged or served with an order, getting advice early usually leaves you with more options. You deal directly with Joseph Rahim, and he tells you plainly where you stand.

Get in touch Call 0447 028 080

Free, confidential consultation. No obligation.

Joseph Rahim

Principal, Coral Coast Law

25+ years across law, business and commerce

Free, confidential consultation

Direct access to the principal

Full member, QLD Law Society

Tell us what’s happening right now

Pick whichever sounds closest to your situation. We'll take it from there.

I've been charged

I've got a court date coming up

The police want to talk to me

I've been served with an order

I'm not sure what I need

Being charged or served with an order is frightening, and not knowing what comes next makes it harder.

Choose the option that fits your situation.

How we help

We defend criminal, traffic and related matters in Cairns and across Far North Queensland.

Drink & Drug Driving

Charged with drink driving, drug driving or another traffic offence? Your licence and your record are on the line.

Criminal Law

Theft, fraud, weapons, sexual offences, bail and police interviews. Find the charge you are facing.

Drug Offences

Possession, supply or something more serious. The charge laid is not always the one that fits the facts.

Assault & Violence

From a one-off incident to a serious charge, know where you stand before your court date.

Domestic Violence

Served with a DVO, or facing a breach? Get clear on what it means and what your options are.

Professional Misconduct

Facing an AHPRA notification or a disciplinary matter? Get advice before you respond.

Commercial & Civil

Disputes, debt recovery and commercial matters across Far North Queensland.

Car keys, a phone and paperwork on a kitchen bench at night

Drink & drug driving

Charged with drink or drug driving in Cairns?

Your licence is usually the first thing on the line. Whether you can keep driving for work, and what the magistrate is told about your circumstances, has to be prepared well before your first court date.

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Answers to common questions

Plain guides to the questions people ask most after being charged in Cairns.

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How getting help works

Get in touch

Call or send a message and you'll speak with someone today.

We talk it through

We listen, explain what you're facing in everyday language and set out your options.

We handle it

Joseph deals with police, the paperwork and the court, and you'll know what happens next at every stage.

Why people choose Coral Coast Law

One lawyer from

start to finish

Joseph Rahim takes your first call and handles your matter himself. No handovers, no retelling your story to someone new at each stage.

Local to Cairns

Joseph practises in Cairns courts and tribunals and knows how matters run here, from first mention to finalisation.

Straight answers

without the jargon

You'll always know where you stand and why. We explain things plainly, so you can make decisions with a clear head.

Confidential from the

first phone call

What you tell Joseph stays confidential, and he won't judge you for it.

What our clients say

Don't wait for it to get worse

The sooner you get advice, the more can be done about your matter. Get in touch today and find out exactly where you stand, with no cost and no pressure.

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