Driving Law Queensland

Driving Law Queensland, trading as Clarity Law, was founded in 2010 by Steven Brough, who is Founder & Head Lawyer. The firm specialises in traffic law and handles criminal law matters. Its team has over 60 combined years' experience and has appeared in more than 1000 cases. Belinda Smyth is Director and Client Services Manager.

Lucy Ferguson is a Traffic/Criminal Lawyer who joined the firm in 2018. Russell Tannock is a Traffic/Criminal Lawyer. Jacob Pruden is a Traffic/Criminal Lawyer with over five and a half years practising criminal law. The firm has seven legal offices across South East Queensland and covers more than 23 court houses. It offers affordable fixed fees and provides legal advice and representation for assault charges.

First-time defendants facing driving, assault and other criminal matters on the Sunshine Coast describe a consistent experience of being guided through unfamiliar court processes. Jacob Pruden is named repeatedly for his thorough preparation, calm manner and ability to explain likely outcomes in plain terms, with several reviewers noting that proceedings and required documents were set out well before the hearing. Belinda is also singled out for her reassurance and meticulous attention to detail in the lead-up to court, particularly in one matter involving a hardship order.

The advice and representation are described as professional and honest, and a point made in several accounts is that clients felt at ease despite the stress of their situation. Outcomes are widely reported as better than expected, including cases where the result exceeded what the person thought possible or would have achieved representing themselves. Fees are characterised as reasonable for the standard of work delivered, and communication before and during court is mentioned as clear and prompt. Reviews cover drink driving charges, assault matters, magistrates court appearances and hardship orders, with the same themes of preparation and steady guidance running through each account.