Find Lawyer AUAdd your business
← Back to Cairns
Fisher Dore Lawyers - Cairns

Fisher Dore Lawyers - Cairns

5.0(34 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cairns

About the company

Fisher Dore Lawyers is a law firm that has been operating since 1977. The firm has 7 QLS Accredited Criminal Law Specialists. Its lawyers have over 150 years of combined legal experience. Nick Dore is the Managing Principal. Tom Gardiner and Michael O’Brien are Principals. Terry Fisher, Antoinette Morton, and Adam Dwyer are Consultants. Michael Finch is a Senior Associate in Cairns.

Ryan Godfrey and Annie Bryan are Associates. Emma Hunt, Laura Santin, and Matt McCarthy are Solicitors. Michael Biscak is Special Counsel for Compensation. Ruby Tucker is an Associate for Compensation. The firm provides criminal defence services. It serves clients across Queensland, including Brisbane, Cairns, and Mackay. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Trial representation and appeals in criminal matters sit at the centre of the work clients describe at this Cairns firm, with Michael Finch named repeatedly as the solicitor whose involvement shaped the outcome. Several reviewers credit him with results beyond what they had anticipated, including withdrawn applications, costs awarded in their favour and a successful appeal against conviction on dishonesty charges. Reviewers frequently point to his candid communication, noting that he sets out likely outcomes plainly before proceeding and stays available to discuss the matter as it develops.

He is described as measured, knowledgeable and quick to act when circumstances demanded, keeping clients informed of steps taken behind the scenes. That professionalism is matched by a personal manner clients find approachable and reassuring, which they say made difficult proceedings easier to bear. The services most often referenced are court representation and advice on criminal charges, and the theme running through the accounts is confidence in how serious legal challenges were handled from first instruction to resolution, with care for each client's circumstances and thorough preparation.

Criminal justice attorneySolicitorLegal servicesTrial attorney

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

BK
Ben Keech19 July 2026

If only i had engaged Michael Finch from the start. Do not engage anyone else for Crim matters but Michael he is one of the most caring people i have met straight forward . Honest and an allround genuine bloke

MB
mckenzie brookins9 March 2026

Michel is the best lawyer in Cairns. Worth every dollar spent. Professional, respectful and easy to get along with. He got me the best possible outcome for my situation. Go with him if you want the best chance to win your case.

JS
Julia Shkolnikova24 February 2025

Michael Finch is an excellent lawer who is fully commited to his clients and always strives to delive the best pissible outcomes. He put amazing efforts into a very complex case and the result were beyond anything I could imaging. I am extrimely thankful for his exceptional legal service. He was highly professional, knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to support me in my case. I highly recommend him to anyone. If you need a lawer who truly cares about their clients, look no further.

CB
C B17 September 2024

Absolutely without a doubt I can not fault Michael on his skill and service. I personally engaged two other law firms who said the job couldn't be done. Michael seen a way through the storm, it was a extremely tight timeline but he sorted the whole situation with professionalism and compassion. If anyone receives a letter from him, good luck you will need to fly help in. Thanks Michael

JF
Jessica Fuller12 September 2024

I highly recommend Michael Finch and his team at Fisher Dore Lawyers. Michael somehow managed to make an extremely stressful situation for me into a pleasant experience with a very positive outcome. I truly am appreciative for all of the work Michael has done, his communication was exceptional and very personable – I did speak with a few other law firms and there was no comparison to the service I have been provided by Fisher Dore Lawyers in Cairns! Thank you SO much.

DS
Drew Sutherland19 February 2024

Mr Finch recently represented me in a low range DUI case, although only 0.050 I could not take any chances with my licence as I am self employed and require almost unlimited access to my licence. After granting me a work licence with almost unlimited restrictions, the judge praised the quality of his affidavit stating “it was clear and concise making the judgment straightforward”.

DS
David Shevels15 September 2023

I couldn’t recommend fisher dore lawyer more than enough I would 100% recommend them I was charged with serious charges due to been in contact with a fraudster I was looking at jail time until I met Michael finch who took his time with the case and made the right decision and left me satisfied with the best result I could of come out with with the charges been dismissed after been stranded in Australia for 4 months alone. Now I am on the way back to England to see my family who I haven’t seen for nearly 10 months. I would 100% choose these you will not be disappointed and you will get the best result

Law firms & solicitors in Cairns compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 10 businesses in this category in Cairns are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Fisher Dore Lawyers - Cairns (this page)★ 5,034No
2Maurice Blackburn Personal Injury Lawyers Cairns★ 4,8208No
3Miller Harris Lawyers★ 4,8171No
4Cairns Family & Commercial Lawyers★ 4,916No
5Adams United Lawyers★ 5,08No
Contact
+61732361800www.fisherdore.com.auSte 7/9 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed