State and territory legal-help guide

Lawyers in New South Wales: listings, page 19

Choose NSW legal help by the issue and the place where it needs to be handled. A Sydney office is not automatically the right choice for a regional matter, and an office near home may not undertake the work you need. Use this statewide directory to form a shortlist, then check the person, service and proposed next step.

General information only — not legal advice.

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Published by Book a Lawyer · Updated 20 September 2026

General information prepared with AI assistance and linked public sources. No independent legal review is claimed.

What this jurisdiction page covers

Listings must have NSW recorded as their state or territory. This is statewide office coverage; a listing does not mean that the provider serves every location in New South Wales.

Offices appear alphabetically by business name, with a stable record order for matching names. Inclusion is not an endorsement or verification of legal ability. Only records classified as law practices and not flagged for contact-identity review appear here. These filters do not independently verify credentials. Counts may include more than one office of a practice.

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Start with the work you need

These searches cover New South Wales. Check the office location and ask about service coverage before enquiring.

Choosing legal help in New South Wales

Put the NSW location of the matter before the office address

At the first enquiry, distinguish where you live from the location of a property, workplace or court named in a document. If more than one state is involved, say so before agreeing to an appointment. Ask who will identify the applicable jurisdiction and whether the office can handle all parts of the enquiry. You do not need to resolve that question yourself.

Choose the right Legal Aid NSW contact

Legal Aid NSW publishes an office directory, including separate Parramatta contacts for civil/family and criminal matters. Use the current official listing to choose a contact rather than assuming one office deals with every enquiry. Ask what assistance is available and what eligibility or appointment requirements apply.

Official reference: Legal Aid NSW — contact and office information ↗

Local preparation brief

Build your NSW enquiry around the document and venue

An NSW office search is a starting point for contacts. For the first enquiry, identify the exact notice, agreement or court document that prompted the search. Mention whether it names an NSW court, a federal court, a tribunal or another agency. A broad label such as ‘civil matter’ can conceal quite different work.

If the matter involves a regional property, workplace or family member, explain that connection before choosing a Sydney appointment. Ask whether remote advice is workable, whether any attendance is likely and how another location would affect the proposed scope and expenses.

Which jurisdiction and venue do you need to assess, and what work can this office accept?

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Your next conversation

Write down the NSW location connected with the problem, the exact document title and any date already set.

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.

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Official resources for New South Wales

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.

Check the person or practice

Law Society of NSW — Register of Solicitors ↗

Search the solicitor or firm. For a barrister, use the relevant Bar register or ask the professional body where to check.

Explore legal assistance

Legal Aid NSW — 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. Directory entries have separate checking information on their profiles.

Questions about legal help in New South Wales

Can I compare regional NSW offices with Sydney firms?

Yes. Compare relevant experience and the proposed work first, then ask about remote meetings, travel and any additional costs. A statewide listing does not confirm that a provider serves every NSW location.

How do I choose the best lawyer in New South Wales for my situation?

Use relevant experience, current professional information, a clearly defined scope and workable communication as comparison criteria. This directory does not select a best lawyer, rank legal ability or guarantee outcomes. Ask each shortlisted office the same questions before deciding.

Can I speak to a lawyer remotely from New South Wales?

Ask the office about the specific work and meeting format. Telephone or video advice may be available, but a listing does not confirm it, and later tasks may need other arrangements. Our regional and remote comparison guide helps you check the practical details.

What if I need help before a known date?

Tell the office the exact date and 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.

New South Wales directory · alphabetical order

1,668 office listings

Showing 433–456. Confirm current address, professional status, services, fees and availability directly. Records flagged for contact-identity review are excluded from this shortlist.

Port Macquarie, NSW

Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal + Conveyancing

Law practice

Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal + Conveyancing provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.

Listed meeting options: ask the officeAvailability must be confirmed directly.

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