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Dubbo DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Dubbo Local and District Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Dubbo Local and District Court on Brisbane Street is the Orana hub: it sits Monday to Friday and is the postal registry for several smaller western courts. We assist clients at Dubbo Local and District Court by appearing at court mentions, guilty pleas and sentencing hearings, preparing comprehensive sentencing submissions and character reference material, advising on licence disqualification periods and mandatory alcohol interlock rules under New South Wales law, and preparing Section 10 non-conviction applications.

Court: Dubbo Local and District Court, Brisbane Street, Dubbo NSW 2830. Phone 1300 679 272. Registry and phones 9am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Hub: PO Box 50 Dubbo handles post for Cobar, Gilgandra, Narromine, Nyngan, Warren and Dunedoo.
Law: conviction means automatic disqualification (s 205); NSW has no work licence.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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Is my case going to be heard in Dubbo?

Short answer: probably, if you were charged in or around Dubbo, but check the court named on your notice. Why: Dubbo sits Monday to Friday, while several Orana courts sit only some days of the month and route their post through Dubbo. Your next step: read the court and date on your court attendance notice, then phone 1300 679 272 if anything is unclear.

The official Local Court list shows these smaller courts using PO Box 50 Dubbo:

Court	Sitting pattern on the official list
Cobar, 31 Barton St	Tuesdays and Wednesdays of week 4
Nyngan, 77 Cobar St	Mondays of week 4, plus Thursdays in even months
Warren, 174 Dubbo St	Fridays of week 4, plus Thursdays in odd months
Gilgandra, 10 Myrtle St	Court days only
Narromine, 47 Merilba St	Court sitting days only
Dunedoo, 24 Digilah St	Not operating – enquiries to Dubbo or Mudgee

The far west page for Cobar Local Court covers that court in detail.

Where and when is Dubbo Local Court open?

Short answer: Brisbane Street, Dubbo, 9am to 4.30pm on weekdays. Why: that is what the official Local Court list gives for both the registry and the phone line. Your next step: arrive well before the listed time and allow for security screening.

Postal address: PO Box 50, Dubbo NSW 2830. Phone 1300 679 272; fax (02) 6885 7697. AVL facilities are available in Courts 1, 2 and 3 plus three suites, which matters if you are in custody or a witness appears remotely.

Am I off the road from tonight?

Short answer: for mid range, high range, DUI or refusal, probably yes; for a first low range or drug presence charge, it depends on what police gave you. Why: police can serve an immediate suspension notice under s 224 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) for the serious charges, and it lasts until the case ends. For first novice, special or low range and drug presence offences, police can choose a penalty notice: a fine and 3 months' suspension, with no court. Your next step: if suspended, decide quickly whether a s 268 appeal is worth it. The court lifts a suspension only in exceptional circumstances. See our explainer on challenging a NSW licence suspension.

How serious is my reading?

Short answer: the range sets the maximum penalty and whether an interlock applies. Why: s 110 sets the ranges. Novice is under 0.02 for learner, provisional and unlicensed drivers; special is 0.02 to under 0.05 for heavy vehicle, bus, taxi and dangerous goods drivers; low is 0.05 to under 0.08; mid is 0.08 to under 0.15; high is 0.15 or above. Your next step: find the reading on your notice or breath analysis certificate.

First offence, if convicted	Licence	Maximum
Novice, special or low	6 months automatic; court may reduce to 3	$2,200 fine
Mid range	3–6 months off, then 12+ months interlock	$2,200 and/or 9 months' prison
High range, DUI, refusal	6–9 months off, then 24+ months interlock	$3,300 and/or 18 months' prison
Illicit drug present (s 111)	6 months automatic; court may reduce to 3	$2,200 fine

The NSW penalties overview on our site adds second-offence figures.

Will I definitely lose my licence?

Short answer: only if a conviction is recorded. Why: s 205 makes disqualification automatic on conviction. But the magistrate can deal with the charge without conviction under s 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, by dismissal or a conditional release order. That is barred if you have had a section 10 for a major offence in the previous 5 years (s 203). Your next step: gather the material that bears on that decision (see below). Our page on avoiding a conviction for NSW drink driving sets out the factors.

Do I have to have an interlock?

Short answer: yes, if convicted of a first mid range, high range, DUI or refusal offence, unless the court exempts you. Why: the interlock order is mandatory for those offences. An exemption needs specific grounds, such as no access to a vehicle or a medical condition, and it brings a longer disqualification instead. A second offence within 5 years brings an interlock for every drink driving range. Your next step: look at where approved providers service devices in the Orana region on the Transport for NSW interlock program page. We explain the stages in how NSW interlocks work.

Can I drive to the mine or farm while disqualified?

Short answer: no. Why: NSW has no work licence, hardship licence or restricted licence for drink or drug driving. Driving while disqualified is a separate offence. Your next step: plan transport for the whole off-road period, and tell the court how the disqualification affects work so it can weigh that when setting the length.

What if it was drugs, not alcohol?

Short answer: feeling fine is not a defence to a presence charge. Why: s 111 is proved by detecting THC, methylamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine. Impairment only matters for DUI under s 112. Your next step: check whether the charge is presence or DUI, then read our guide to NSW drug driving charges.

What should I take to Brisbane Street?

Short answer: paperwork that shows the court who you are and what you have done since. Why: the magistrate considers your record, the reading, the driving and your circumstances. Your next step: bring:

the court attendance notice and any suspension notice;
your NSW driving record;
a Traffic Offenders Program certificate, if done;
references written knowing about the charge;
an employer letter about shift, roster or property work;
any medical or counselling reports.

Our NSW court process walkthrough explains each appearance.

Is there any defence?

Short answer: sometimes. Why: breath analysis must generally occur within 2 hours of driving, and police must follow the Schedule 3 procedures. Proof of driving and drug sample handling can be contested. Your next step: read about contesting a NSW drink driving charge before entering a plea.

Which courts are near Dubbo?

Bathurst drink driving charges – about 200 km south-east.
Cobar (linked above) – about 300 km west, administered through Dubbo.

Every NSW location is on our courts list.

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What are Dubbo Local Court's contact details?

Brisbane Street, Dubbo NSW 2830; PO Box 50, Dubbo NSW 2830; phone 1300 679 272; fax (02) 6885 7697. Open 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

My notice says Narromine. Do I go to Dubbo?

No. Go to the court named on your notice. Narromine registry is open on court sitting days only, but its post goes to the Dubbo registry.

Dunedoo is closed. Where are those matters heard?

The official list says Dunedoo is not operating and enquiries go to Dubbo or Mudgee. Your notice will name the court.

Is a work licence available in NSW?

No. There is no work or hardship licence for drink or drug driving disqualifications in NSW.

Does a penalty notice count as an offence?

Yes. It counts as a previous offence for the next 5 years.

Do I need to resit a test to get my licence back?

After a second or later offence, you must pass the Driver Knowledge Test before being relicensed.

Sources and date checked

Sources and references for this page, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Local Court of NSW – Court locations D (Dubbo, Dunedoo) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Local Court of NSW – Court locations G, N, W (Gilgandra, Narromine, Nyngan, Warren) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – ss 9, 110–112, 203, 205, 209–212, 224, 268 — checked 20 Oct 2026
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) – s 10 — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Drink and drug driving penalties — checked 20 Oct 2026

This page is general information about New South Wales law only. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts.

Dubbo Local and District Court — court details

Dubbo Local and District Court

Street: Brisbane Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
Postal: PO Box 50, Dubbo NSW 2830
Phone: 1300 679 272
Registry hours: Registry and telephone 9.00am – 4.30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday
Facilities: Audio visual link (AVL) facilities – Courts 1, 2 and 3 plus 3 suites

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Local Court of NSW, Court locations – D (localcourt.nsw.gov.au), saved 19 Oct 2026. These are the court registry's details, not Boorman Lawyers office details. Check your court papers for your listing time and courtroom.

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What to have ready

Court & next listing date: Which court is on your paperwork and when your matter is listed.
Charge or reading (if known): Tell us the charge or reading if you have it — you do not need your full police facts yet.
Work & driving needs: Let us know if you rely on your licence for work or family responsibilities.

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