State and territory legal-help guide
Find lawyers in Australian Capital Territory and compare law firms by area of law, office location and the help they say they offer.
For an ACT enquiry, identify the jurisdiction involved before narrowing the search to an office. Living or working in Canberra does not by itself establish which law applies to a property, employment or other issue. Describe the places and documents involved and ask the practitioner to assess the scope required.
General information only — not legal advice.
Law firms must show ACT as their state or territory. Appearing here does not mean that a firm serves every location in Australian Capital Territory.
Law firms appear alphabetically by name. Inclusion is not an endorsement or verification of legal ability. Only approved law firms without an open contact-identity warning appear here. Confirm credentials, services and the office location independently.
These searches cover Australian Capital Territory. Check the office location and ask about service coverage before enquiring.
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A Canberra office may be convenient for an ACT resident, but the location alone does not tell you whether the issue is an ACT matter, a federal process or a problem connected with another state. Identify the agency, employer, property or document involved and ask the adviser to assess the relevant framework.
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Australian Capital Territory Law Firms · alphabetical order
Compare the firms shown on this page, then confirm the current address, professional status, services, fees and availability directly. Firms under contact-identity review do not appear here.
Canberra, ACT
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ACT Law Associates is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights General Practice (regional generalist). Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Ammitoj Singh Legal is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Andrew Byrnes Law Group is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Criminal Law, Partner & Family Visas, Drink & Drug Driving, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Fraud & White Collar Crime. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Apollo Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Partner & Family Visas, Mediation & Dispute Resolution. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Artisan Legal is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Wills & Estates, Family Law, Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment, Probate & Estate Administration. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Ashurst is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law, Intellectual Property & Trade Marks, Partner & Family Visas, Product Liability. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Deakin, ACT
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Australian Rural Health Education Network is listed as a legal practice in Deakin, ACT. The profile highlights Agribusiness & Rural Law, Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Elder Law & Aged Care, Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal, Domestic Violence & AVOs. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Badgery & Rafferty is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Building & Construction, Wills & Estates. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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BAL Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment, Partner & Family Visas, Not-for-Profit & Charity Law. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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BDN Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights General Practice (regional generalist). Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Phillip, ACT
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Bedfords Legal is listed as a legal practice in Phillip, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates, Planning & Environment, Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Forde, ACT
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Boland Legal is listed as a legal practice in Forde, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Phillip, ACT
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Boland legal family lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Phillip, ACT. The profile highlights Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Probate & Estate Administration. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Conder, ACT
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Boland legal family lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Conder, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Kambah, ACT
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Brian Curtis Solicitors is listed as a legal practice in Kambah, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Brightstone Legal is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Notary Public & JP Services, Immigration & Visas, Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Weston Creek, ACT
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C Power Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Weston Creek, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence & AVOs. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Deakin, ACT
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Campbell & Co. Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Deakin, ACT. The profile highlights Wills & Estates, Family Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Mediation & Dispute Resolution. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Canberra Community Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Human Rights & Discrimination, Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal, Domestic Violence & AVOs, Building & Construction. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Capital Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing, Family Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Business & Commercial Law. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Certus Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Property & Conveyancing, Parenting & Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Estates. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Canberra, ACT
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Chamberlains Law Firm is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing, Class Actions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
See this law firm →Palmerston, ACT
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City First Solicitors is listed as a legal practice in Palmerston, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate, Planning & Environment, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP, Commercial Property & Leasing. Use it when preparing to request an appointment or first call. A phone contact is available. A website or office page is available for follow-up. The record indicates the practice may be accepting new clients. Confirm current availability, the right contact person, costs and whether the provider handles this exact issue before sharing confidential documents.
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List each jurisdiction connected with the enquiry and ask the office to confirm which parts it proposes to handle.
Ask who will provide the advice, what work is included, whether GST and expenses are included, and when the office can confirm assistance. Record unanswered questions rather than treating an estimate as a complete quote.
Compare two proposals by fees and scope →ACAT identifies rental property, unit titles and civil disputes as distinct case types. For a Canberra enquiry, name the document or agreement and your role before asking a firm about availability. An ACT office does not establish which tribunal or federal process applies to your issue.
Prepare the complete notice, key agreement and a short chronology. Ask about the applicable case type, possible advice or representation and any preliminary step; the official case list is a starting point for understanding scope.
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These are checking and assistance pathways. Contact the service to confirm scope, eligibility and current availability; a link does not establish that it can take your matter.
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Use the ACT Law Society — Find a Lawyer and follow its current instructions. A law firm page, website claim or information date is not a substitute for a current regulator search.
Start with Legal Aid ACT and the community legal centre pathway above. Ask the service about eligibility, coverage and current capacity; inclusion here does not mean it can accept your matter.
Ask what the proposed first task includes, how fees are calculated, whether GST and expenses are included, and what could change the estimate. Compare the same scope across firms rather than comparing headline figures alone.
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