Traffic Defence Lawyers Perth
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From the minute I spoke to Callum upon the phone, he gave me hope and confidence that we could get a positive outcome.
The manner in which you achieved this was outstanding, and has provided me with a rare victory in these very trying times.
Thank you again Callum. I greatly appreciate your help
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Thank you again for your exceptional service!
Callum helped me get through a very difficult issue that resulted in an outcome beyond my greatest expectations.
In my experience, Callum is a great litigator and he actually does care about getting the best outcome for his clients.
Kind regards
Dean Wood.
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I truly appreciate the time and effort they put into my case, and I always felt heard and supported. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hugo Law Firm to anyone needing legal assistance, especially with family violence restraining orders. Their commitment to their clients is exceptional, and I’m incredibly grateful for their help.
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Tom Taylor
Partner — Perth / Canberra
Tom Taylor
Partner — Perth / Canberra
m. 0401 439 363
e.[email protected]
Perth
t. (08) 6255 6909
Canberra
t. (02) 5104 9640
Tom is a Partner of Hugo Law Group and the Supervising Partner of the firm’s Perth office. Widely regarded as one of the most talented and successful criminal defence lawyers in Australia, he represents clients across Western Australia.
Tom has earned the respect of clients, lawyers and judges through years of dedicated practice in criminal defence. He built his career in criminal defence firms in Sydney and country NSW before establishing himself as one of Canberra’s leading criminal lawyers. His practice has taken him to courts in every Australian state and territory, and he appears regularly in Western Australia, the ACT and New South Wales.
With years of experience in criminal defence and through his time in the Australian Army, he knows the right time to bring an aggressive approach. He has a reputation for winning matters others considered unwinnable and is the lawyer of choice for clients facing serious charges.
Tom has a rare ability to make real connections with his clients and earn their trust. His combination of street smarts and fighting spirit makes him a formidable advocate in hearings and trials.
Before joining the legal profession, Tom worked in sports management and as a professional ocean lifeguard in Australia and Japan. He understands that for a professional athlete, a criminal charge is rarely the only problem. Tom has represented sportspeople in multiple hearings and manages integrity unit investigations and criminal proceedings side by side, protecting both the case and the career.
Tom has been repeatedly voted as a preeminent lawyer in the Doyle’s Guide for Canberra Criminal Defence Lawyers. In 2024 he was named Criminal Law Partner of the Year in the 2024 Lawyer’s Weekly Awards.
Perry Q Wood
Partner — Melbourne / Sydney
Perry Q Wood
Partner — Melbourne / Sydney
Melbourne
t.(02) 9696 1361
m. 0425 704 739
e. [email protected]
Perry Q Wood is a Partner of Hugo Law Group and responsible for the firm’s growth and strategy.
Awarded Managing Partner of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2026, recognised internationally by Best Lawyers and consistently ranked by the Doyle’s Guide and Lawyers Weekly, he is one of Australia’s best lawyers.
Mr Wood is the Immediate Past National President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law.
Mr Wood is a former Senior Member / Practice Leader of Australia’s administrative review tribunal (AAT). Earlier, he trained as a solicitor at Clayton Utz and served as the Chief Judge’s Associate at the County Court (to His Honour Chief Judge Rozenes AO QC).
Away from the law, Mr Wood is responsible for a multi-million dollar investment portfolio as Chair of the Investment Committee of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, first established as a branch of London’s Royal Institute of International Affairs (“Chatham House”) in Victoria in 1924.
Sanjay Selvakumaran
Partner — Sydney
Sanjay is a specialist civil litigation lawyer with over 15 years of experience in civil suits involving government agencies and private insurers. He has worked in a number of complex and high-value cases involving Police conduct, intentional torts and insurance disputes. He has appeared or instructed counsel in most Courts, including the NSW Court of Appeal and High Court.
Sanjay brings his experience representing agencies such as the NSW Police Force and Corrective Services to assist Hugo Law Group’s clients through the civil litigation arm of the Court system in claims involving false imprisonment, assault/battery, negligence and malicious prosecution.
Before joining Hugo Law Group, Sanjay practiced as Special Counsel, Senior Associate and Solicitor Advocate at specialist insurance litigation firms. Sanjay was also employed as a tipstaff to a Supreme Court (now Court of Appeal) Judge.
Sanjay has been involved in the following selected and published cases:
- State of New South Wales v Ouhammi (2019) 101 NSWLR 160 – appeal proceedings raising issues about the proper application of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
- Lee v NSW Commissioner of Police (No.3) [2019] NSWSC 694 – unlawful procurement of a search warrant and client legal privilege.
- CH v State of New South Wales [2017] NSWSC 1607 – alleged malicious procurement of a search warrant.
- SunWater Limited v Liberty Mutual Insurance Company & Ors [2023] HCASL 55 – insurance dispute involving excess liability insurers of a Queensland dam operator sued in a class action in relation to 2011 floods.
Sanjay serves on the NSW Law Society Litigation Law and Practice Committee and the NSW Claims Discussion Group Committee.
Trusted Traffic Law Experts in Perth
At Hugo Law Group Perth we are dedicated to defending the rights of our clients and providing exceptional legal representation in the area of traffic law. Our commitment to excellence extends across various areas of expertise, including traffic law in Western Australia.
Driving can be an important part of many people’s lives, serving different purposes for different people. Understanding the crucial role it may play in your life, we take traffic law seriously. With a deep knowledge of both the technical aspects of various traffic offences and the intricacies of the court process in Western Australia, we have the expertise needed to navigate what can sometimes be a surprisingly complex area of the law.
Our approach combines legal proficiency with compassion, ensuring that during one of this stressful period, you feel both supported and understood.
As specialists in traffic law in Perth, the team at Hugo Law Group is committed to defending your rights and telling your side of the story. Whether you are considering pleading guilty or not guilty, we stand by you, guiding you through the associated court processes to achieve the best result possible.
Traffic Law Specialists in Perth
A driver’s licence represents a level of freedom and convenience, and when this is at risk, the repercussions can be far-reaching. On a personal level, it may restrict your ability to fulfil personal and family commitments, while professionally, it could impact your current employment or limit future opportunities.
As highly experienced and esteemed traffic defence lawyers in Perth, we understand the overwhelming nature of being charged or convicted of a traffic offence. During this challenging time, engaging an experienced and knowledgeable traffic lawyer is crucial. A traffic law specialist from Hugo Law Group can work with you to explain the charges, potential outcomes, and the different avenues to pursue, including handling licence appeals.
Traffic charges can encompass a range of offences, including drink and drug driving, negligent driving, and driving causing death or grievous bodily harm. Each charge differs depending on the context, with its own technical nuances. As traffic law specialists, we can navigate these differences to build the most strategic defence possible.
The spectrum of traffic law offences in Western Australia is vast and sometimes quite complex, ranging from driver’s licence and registration offences to aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death. The associated penalties also vary, from monetary fines to disqualification of your driver’s licence. For serious offences such as negligent or culpable driving causing death or grievous bodily harm, gaol time is a significant risk.
Considering the charges, potential penalties, and the evidence, our team of specialist traffic lawyers can help you determine the best path forward.
Perth Traffic Defence FAQs
Yes, traffic offences such as drink driving are considered criminal offences in Perth. Charges for drink driving typically occur if the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in your breath is higher than the prescribed amount. It is important to note that the prescribed BAC amount may differ for different individuals. For example, the BAC for drivers with a full licence is 0.05 or higher, whereas those driving with L Plates or P Plates are required to have a BAC of zero.
Certain road rules and traffic laws apply to all properties, whether they are public or private, in Western Australia. This means that certain offences, such as those where very serious injuries occur from a vehicle, may apply, whether you are on a highway, in a supermarket car park, or driving on private property. While some driving laws may not apply on private property that is not widely open to the public, it is important to note the distinction between private property, where these laws do not apply, and a private road—open to the public for driving—where these laws do, in fact, apply.
Navigating Court Processes in Perth
Navigating the court processes for traffic offences can vary. In some cases, attending court may not be required, and instead, a traffic infringement notice will be issued, resulting in an automatic loss of licence. In other instances, you may be required to appear before a magistrate in court or in some rare cases, a judge. For more serious traffic offences community corrections orders or imprisonment may also form part of the sentence, in addition to the loss of your licence.
As our lawyers appear in courts across Western Australia on a daily basis, we have the experience needed to navigate these processes with confidence and competency.
Apart from the immediate consequences, there may be long-term implications for your driving record when dealing with a traffic offence. Separate from your criminal history, a driving record details your traffic history, including demerit point loss and driving offences where you were found guilty by court.
Both your criminal record and driving record can be disclosed when employers or potential employers conduct criminal record checks. This underscores the importance of engaging an experienced traffic offence lawyer as soon as possible.
With the ability to objectively assess the facts of the case and find the most strategic and effective way forward, the team at Hugo Law Group always puts your best interests first.
The Hugo Law Group Perth difference
Being charged with a traffic offence can be an overwhelming experience, especially considering the potential importance of a driver’s licence for both personal and professional reasons. The prospect of losing your licence, along with the possibility of imprisonment in more serious cases, is naturally stressful.
The Hugo Law Group team in Perth is here to help. Serving as a source of legal advice and support, we care about defending your side of the story. Unlike viewing our clients as just another case, we take the time to go through the detail of your situation, with empathy and compassion.
With support forming the foundation of every task we undertake, you can trust that we are dedicated to achieving the best outcome possible. We tirelessly work to provide expert representation, whether you decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
From the very beginning, we stand by your side to ensure that your story is presented in the most comprehensive and strategic light possible, whether you are speaking with the police or appearing in front of a magistrate or judge.
We place emphasis and value on keeping clients informed, explaining the nature of the charges and detailing the prospects for success. We understand the implications of being charged with a traffic offence and the intricacies of this area of the law. This is why we are steadfast in our commitment to providing all clients with the kind of service they would demand if their friend or loved one was in a similar situation.