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Lawyer for the Cairns Northern Beaches

If you live on the Northern Beaches and you have been charged, have a court date or have been served with a domestic violence application, you can deal with one lawyer from your first call. Talk to Joseph Rahim.

Free, confidential first consultation. No obligation.

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Your court

Where Northern Beaches matters are heard

Your notice to appear, bail undertaking or court letter names the court, the date and the time. The Magistrates Court closest to the Northern Beaches is in the Cairns city centre.

Cairns Magistrates Court

5D Sheridan Street, Cairns City. Queensland Courts’ 2026 calendar for Cairns shows an arrest court every day at 9am, and at 8.30am on Saturdays and public holidays for people in custody.

Our Cairns Magistrates Court guide explains how the day runs and how to find your name on the court list.

District and Supreme Courts

The most serious charges are sent to the District or Supreme Court, which also sit at the Cairns Courthouse. Our Cairns Courthouse guide explains which court is which.

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Where are you at?

Pick the one closest to your situation and a chat opens with it already said. No forms, and you can call instead at any time.

How it works

Getting help from the Northern Beaches

You can start with a phone call or a chat.

Tell Joseph what has happened

Call or send a message with the charge or application, and the court and date on your paperwork.

Get advice before you decide anything

Joseph goes through what police or the other party allege, what your options are and what the court will want to know.

Court in Cairns

Joseph appears for you at the Cairns Magistrates Court, so you deal with the same lawyer from start to finish.

If the matter goes higher

If a charge is sent to the District or Supreme Court, Joseph can keep acting for you there.

What we help with

Matters we act in for Northern Beaches clients

Drink and drug driving

Drink driving, drug driving, work licences and other traffic charges.

Commercial and civil

Business disputes, contracts and civil claims for local businesses.

How Joseph helps

One lawyer, from your first call to the end of your matter

Joseph Rahim, Principal. LLB (First Class Honours), Grad Dip LP. Member, Queensland Law Society. About Joseph

When you call Coral Coast Law, you speak with Joseph Rahim, and he handles your matter himself.

  • He goes through the police allegations with you and tells you exactly what you are charged with.
  • He advises you before you speak to police or make any statement.
  • He gets the evidence reviewed early, and looks at whether the charge fits what is alleged.
  • He represents you in court, including on bail if it is needed.
  • He tells you plainly what to expect, and puts your circumstances properly to the court.
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Joseph Rahim, Principal of Coral Coast Law
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Northern Beaches questions

Which court will my matter be in?

Your notice to appear, bail undertaking or court letter names the court, date and time. The closest Magistrates Court to the Northern Beaches is in the Cairns city centre, at 5D Sheridan Street.

Do I have to come into the city to see a lawyer?

No. You can start with a phone call or a chat.

Someone I know has been arrested. What happens now?

Our guide to the Cairns watch house explains how to find them, their rights in custody, watch-house bail and getting to court.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. It is free, confidential and comes with no obligation.

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Talk to Joseph about your Northern Beaches matter

The sooner you get advice, the more can be done. Tell Joseph what has happened and find out exactly where you stand, with no cost and no pressure.

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This page is general information about Queensland law. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts, so speak with us about yours.