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Industry Experience

With over 30 years of industry experience, you can rest assured Magoffin Law will offer a professional and efficient service.

Successful Cases

With hundreds of successful cases, you can have peace of mind knowing we’ll do everything we can to win your case for you. 

We Work For You

Our top priority is you. We work for you and no one else, which is why we strive to win your case for you every time.

Relationship Driven

We are relationship-driven. , We strive to be extremely approachable and easy to talk to. Effective communication is the key.

Welcome to

Magoffin Law

For over 30 years, we have been representing the people of Cairns in relation to traffic law and criminal defence.
John Magoffin has had the conduct of serious and complex trials in the Supreme Court and appeals to the High Court.
As an advocate, he appears regularly in the Magistrates Court. John is now one of Cairns’ most senior legal practitioners in criminal defence and traffic law.

get the legal advice you need from experienced cairns lawyers.

We can appear at trials to contest charges or appearances on pleas of guilty. We can explain to you all of the various consequences and all of the steps to improve your outcome.
We also help with bail applications and traffic law trials.
We are your leading choice for legal representation.
If you find yourself in a legal situation, it can make a huge difference to know that you have experienced Cairns lawyers fighting in your corner. At Magoffin Law, we bring a wealth of experience to every case we take on, ranging from criminal defence to traffic law, and even to matters of succession law. If you need the advice of a veteran lawyer, you have come to the right place.

How Can We Help You?

Criminal Law

Succession Law

Traffic Law

Compensation Law

TPD Law

what sets us apart?

When you choose a Cairns law firm, you want to know that you are hiring the best person for the job. How can you be sure that Magoffin Law will be the right partner for your legal matter? Here are a few factors that set us apart as Cairns solicitors:

we are a boutique law firm

Many law firms today are gargantuan, with dozens or even hundreds of practising lawyers and paralegals. It’s sometimes tricky at these firms to get the one-on-one attention that you deserve as a client. Our law firm is a small operation under the guidance of John Magoffin. John has been a lawyer in Cairns since 1989 and brings his considerable legal experience to bear in every case he takes. He also provides true top-to-tail representation, which means you will work with him throughout your entire matter from consultation to verdict.

john’s legal style

Some lawyers are intimidating or unapproachable in many ways. That’s not the case with John. His manner is more pleasant and easy-going. He wants to be someone that clients can call whenever they have a question about their case, as well as a calming presence for clients in what can be a difficult time. John’s friendly, relationship-driven style has endeared him to many clients over the three decades that he has been practising law.

our track record

Throughout his career, John has successfully represented clients in all the legal areas previously mentioned. His track record of successful cases gives clients peace of mind that their legal matter is in good hands.

Why trust Magoffin Law as your as your lawyer in Cairns?

When you hire lawyers in Cairns, trust is one of the essential pieces of the equation. At Magoffin Law, we work to establish that sense of confidence and allyship as quickly as possible. John’s friendly demeanour, along with his keen listening skills and focus on consistent client communication, will prove to you immediately that he has your best interests at heart. If you would like to schedule a consultation with John, contact us today. 

Telephone

07 4041 1550 BH

0417 647 229 AH (By Appointment)

Practice Location

Level 1, 25 Sheridan St

Cairns City Q 4870

John's Email

john@magoffinlaw.com.au

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