Resource Directory
Queensland Courts Directory
BJH Law appears in Magistrates Courts, District Courts, the Supreme Court of Queensland, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court across the state. Find the court that applies to your matter below.
Not sure which court applies to your matter? The type of charge or dispute determines which court will hear it. Call Bradford Hill directly and he will tell you which court is relevant and what to expect. 1300 371 460
Level 1
Magistrates Court
Queensland's busiest court. Magistrates Courts deal with the majority of criminal matters including most summary offences, committal hearings for indictable charges, domestic violence orders, traffic and DUI matters, and minor civil disputes.
Jurisdiction
Summary offences, DVO applications, traffic matters, bail applications, committal hearings, minor civil claims
Matters BJH Law Handles at This Level
- Drink and drug driving charges
- Domestic violence order applications and hearings
- Summary criminal charges
- Bail applications
- Committal hearings for indictable offences
- Work licence and special hardship order applications
Queensland Locations
Brisbane Magistrates Court
Brisbane CBD
Holland Park Magistrates Court
Holland Park
Sandgate Magistrates Court
Sandgate
Beenleigh Magistrates Court
Beenleigh
Ipswich Magistrates Court
Ipswich
Caboolture Magistrates Court
Caboolture
Southport Magistrates Court
Southport
Maroochydore Magistrates Court
Maroochydore
Noosa Magistrates Court
Noosaville
Toowoomba Magistrates Court
Toowoomba
Rockhampton Magistrates Court
Rockhampton
Maryborough Magistrates Court
Maryborough
Mackay Magistrates Court
Mackay
Townsville Magistrates Court
Townsville
Cairns Magistrates Court
Cairns City
Level 2
District Court
The District Court hears more serious criminal matters, including indictable offences committed for trial and appeals from the Magistrates Court. It also has civil jurisdiction for larger disputes.
Jurisdiction
Indictable criminal offences, appeals from Magistrates Court, civil matters up to $750,000
Matters BJH Law Handles at This Level
- Serious assault and violence charges
- Drug trafficking and supply charges
- Fraud and serious dishonesty offences
- Sexual offence charges
- Appeals from Magistrates Court decisions
- Serious traffic offences
Queensland Locations
Brisbane District Court
Brisbane CBD
Ipswich District Court
Ipswich
Southport District Court
Southport
Maroochydore District Court
Maroochydore
Toowoomba District Court
Toowoomba
Rockhampton District Court
Rockhampton
Maryborough District Court
Maryborough
Mackay District Court
Mackay
Townsville District Court
Townsville
Cairns District Court
Cairns City
Level 3
Supreme Court of Queensland
Queensland's highest trial court. The Supreme Court hears the most serious criminal matters, major civil litigation, and appeals from the District Court. Judges sit in Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns.
Jurisdiction
Most serious criminal offences (murder, manslaughter), major civil matters, appeals from District Court
Matters BJH Law Handles at This Level
- Murder and manslaughter charges
- Serious sexual offences
- Major fraud and corruption matters
- Complex civil litigation
- Appeals from District Court
- Bail applications for serious charges
Queensland Locations
Brisbane CBD
Supreme Court of Queensland
Townsville
Supreme Court of Queensland
Cairns City
Supreme Court of Queensland
Level 4
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) hears all federal family law matters in Queensland, including parenting disputes, property settlements, child support, and divorce applications.
Jurisdiction
Parenting orders, property settlement, divorce, child support, domestic violence injunctions under federal law
Matters BJH Law Handles at This Level
- Property settlement applications
- Parenting order disputes
- Divorce applications
- Child support variations
- Binding financial agreement disputes
- Spousal maintenance applications
Queensland Locations
Brisbane CBD
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Southport
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Maroochydore
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Townsville
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Cairns City
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Rockhampton
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Toowoomba
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
What We Handle
BJH Law Across All Court Levels
Whether your matter is a summary charge in the Magistrates Court or a serious indictable offence in the Supreme Court, BJH Law represents clients at every level. Bradford Hill appears personally throughout.
If you are unsure what court will hear your matter, or you have already received a date and need representation, contact BJH Law directly.
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