Australian Capital Territory · local legal-help guide
Find lawyers in Canberra and compare law firms by area of law, office location and the help they say they offer.
Find lawyers in Canberra alongside ACT checking and assistance resources. Law firms on this page have an office in Canberra and do not cover every ACT suburb. Mention any interstate connection at the first enquiry, even if you would prefer to meet in Canberra.
General information only — not legal advice.
Law firms must have ACT and one of these exact office suburb labels: Canberra. This is not a metropolitan boundary, radius search or statement of service area.
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.
Local lawyer enquiry questions
A search for a Canberra lawyer can concern an ACT issue, a federal agency or circumstances elsewhere. The useful first detail is the decision or document you need assessed. Tell the office the issuing organisation and any date stated on the notice.
Does the proposal cover explaining the decision, advising on options, preparing a response, or all three?
Canberra 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
Law practice
HCC Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates, 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.
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Hugo Law Group Canberra is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Criminal Law, Traffic Offences, Coronial Inquests, Assault & Violent Offences, Partner & Family Visas. 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
Law practice
JSP Legal is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas. 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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Law practice
Kamy Saeedi Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Partner & Family Visas, Criminal Law, Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & 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.
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Law Partners Personal Injury Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Personal Injury, Partner & Family Visas, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP, Public Liability, Medical Negligence. 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
Community legal centre
Legal Aid Office (a.c.t.) is listed as a community legal centre in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Immigration & Visas. 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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Legal on London 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.
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Law practice
Maliganis Edwards Johnson is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Public Liability, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP, Workers Compensation. 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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Law practice
Mills Oakley is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Partner & Family Visas, Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment, Competition & Consumer Law, 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.
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MV Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates, 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.
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Law practice
NBC LAW PTY LTD is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law, Immigration & Visas, Administrative & Government 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.
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Law practice
Neilan Stramandinoli Family Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family 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.
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Nicholls Anzani Family Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, International Family Law & Hague Abduction, De Facto Relationships. 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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Norton Rose Fulbright is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Business & Commercial Law, Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Banking & Finance, Fraud & White Collar Crime, 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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O'Connor Harris & Co - Barristers and Solicitors 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.
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Parker Coles Curtis is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, International Family Law & Hague Abduction, Divorce & Separation, Parenting & Child Custody, 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
Law practice
Paul Edmonds is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving. 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
Law practice
Porters Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Personal Injury. 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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R & J LAWYERS is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law, Family Law, 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
Law practice
Rachel Bird & Co 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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Robinson McGuinness Family Law is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Family Law, Divorce & Separation, Parenting & Child Custody, Mediation & 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.
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Shine Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Personal Injury, Class Actions, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP, Product Liability, TPD & Superannuation Claims. 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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Turner Freeman Lawyers is listed as a legal practice in Canberra, ACT. The profile highlights Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment 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 →For work connected with a business, employment or property, identify who is seeking advice and the locations named in the documents. Ask whether the office handles the relevant jurisdictions and who may give instructions. A Canberra meeting location does not answer those questions.
The official contact page identifies the Canberra City office and explains the helpline’s role. The helpline provides an information and appointment pathway; the page states that it cannot provide legal advice over the phone. Ask about arranging the service you need rather than assuming the enquiry call itself is an advice session.
Official reference: Legal Aid ACT — contact and office information ↗
If you are comparing a specialist opinion with broader representation, ask what each proposal covers. An explanation of a decision, advice on options and preparing a response are separate tasks that should be described clearly in the engagement.
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 →Hypothetical: a Canberra resident receives a decision from a Commonwealth agency after previously complaining about service delays. They search locally for advice. Their residential address and earlier complaint do not identify the review route for the new decision.
The useful comparison: Start with the decision-maker and document. Choose a local meeting for convenience only after confirming the required expertise.
Use the full preparation guide →Original hypothetical exercise, not a client story or legal advice. Confirm the service and jurisdiction for your own matter.
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.
ACAT case types and preparation information ↗
Use the related dispute preparation guide →
This pathway was checked on 30 September 2026. It is general information, not a finding that the service can hear or accept your matter.
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.
ACT Law Society — Find a Lawyer ↗
The Society says practice areas are self-selected and it does not accredit specialists. Ask it to clarify practising status if needed.
Legal Aid ACT — legal-help information ↗
Current office and contact information ↗
Community Legal Centres Australia — find legal help ↗
The national community legal centre organisation provides a finding pathway, not legal advice itself. Check the individual centre’s coverage.
Editorial references checked 19 September 2026. Office arrangements can change; check the linked service before travelling. No independent legal review is claimed. Law firm pages have separate checking information.
No. This page shows law firms with an office in Canberra. The ACT page includes other ACT suburbs. Neither search confirms that a law firm can advise on every ACT or interstate matter.
Compare relevant experience, current professional information, a clearly defined scope and workable communication. Book a Lawyer does not select a best lawyer, rank legal ability or guarantee outcomes. Ask each shortlisted firm the same questions before deciding.
Ask the firm about the specific work and meeting format. Telephone or video advice may be available, but a law firm page does not confirm it, and later tasks may need other arrangements. Our regional and remote comparison guide helps you check the practical details.
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.
Tell the firm the exact date and the document or event it relates to when you first enquire. Ask whether it can assess the timing promptly. Using this page or sending an enquiry does not protect a deadline, secure representation or confirm an appointment. Call 000 for an immediate emergency.
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