Which Adelaide court hears a claim under $100,000?

The Magistrates Court of South Australia hears civil claims up to $100,000 in its General Claims Division. Larger claims go to the District Court in the Sir Samuel Way Building, 241–259 Victoria Square.

Where do I apply for probate in Adelaide?

Probate is granted by the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of South Australia, on the lower ground floor of the Sir Samuel Way Building. A family provision claim must be made within 6 months after the grant, under section 118 of the Succession Act 2023 (SA), although the court can extend that time.

Where are workers compensation disputes heard in South Australia?

Disputes about Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) decisions are decided by the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET), not by the ordinary courts.

Is there a free legal helpline in Adelaide?

Yes. The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs a free Legal Helpline on 1300 366 424, weekdays from 9 am to 4.30 pm.

Best Law Firms in Adelaide, SA (2026): By Practice Area

Law firms in Adelaide act in matters heard at the Adelaide Magistrates Court, the District Court and Supreme Court of South Australia, SACAT, the South Australian Employment Tribunal and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, almost all of them around Victoria Square. Compare firms below by practice area, then check the court or tribunal for your matter.

South Australia sends some disputes to specialist bodies rather than the general courts. Work injury disputes go to SAET, strata disputes are decided by the Magistrates Court as minor civil actions, and retail and commercial lease disputes can start with Small Business Commissioner mediation. The grid ranks firms for each area, including Family Lawyers in Adelaide, Criminal Lawyers in Adelaide and Wills & Estates Lawyers in Adelaide.

Court or tribunal	What it hears	Where in Adelaide
Magistrates Court of South Australia	Summary and minor indictable offences, civil claims up to $100,000, most strata disputes	Ground floor, 260–280 Victoria Square
District Court of South Australia	Major indictable offences, civil claims over $100,000	Sir Samuel Way Building, 241–259 Victoria Square
Supreme Court of South Australia	The most serious crimes, probate, family provision and will disputes	Probate Registry in the Sir Samuel Way Building
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia	Divorce, parenting and property cases for South Australia	Roma Mitchell Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 3 Angas Street
SACAT	Residential tenancy and other civil and administrative disputes	Statewide tribunal
South Australian Employment Tribunal	Return to Work disputes, expedited decisions and recovery actions	Statewide tribunal

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