Animal Charges Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$2,100 — Fixed Fee
Fees Dangerous or menacing dog declaration challenge — $2,100 fixed Destruction order appeal (QCAT or Magistrates Court) — $4,800 fixed Animal cruelty / duty of care charge — Magistrates plea — $2,100 fixed Covers : initial consultation, review of the declaration, charge or brief, advice on realistic outcomes and timelines, preparation of written representations or appeal documentation, representation at QCAT or court, and post-matter advice. No hidden fees. One invoice. All fees +10% GST.
Overview
Your Dog Is at Risk Right Now Cairns Regional Council investigates more than 800 dog attacks every year. If your dog has been involved in an incident — or if you've received a Proposed Declaration Notice in the mail — you have a narrow window to act. Missing the 14-day representation period, or the 28-day QCAT filing deadline, can mean losing your dog permanently. In Cairns, the opposing party in…
Frequently Asked Questions
My dog has been declared dangerous — can I stop the destruction order? Yes, if you act quickly. Filing a notice of appeal with the Magistrates Court and serving it on council stays the destruction order automatically while the appeal continues. Call Civic Law as soon as you receive the order — you must exhaust internal review first before the Magistrates Court appeal becomes available, and the 14…