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Best Law Firms in Brisbane

Updated 22 September 2026

Law firms in Brisbane act in matters heard at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on George Street, the District and Supreme Courts in the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, QCAT and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia on North Quay. Compare firms below by practice area, then match your matter to the court or tribunal that will hear it.

Brisbane is also the filing point for much of South East Queensland. Family law filings for the Maroochydore and Toowoomba circuits go through the Brisbane registry, and the Supreme Court registry in Brisbane handles probate for South East Queensland estates. The grid ranks firms for each area, including Family Lawyers in Brisbane, Criminal Lawyers in Brisbane and Personal Injury Lawyers in Brisbane.

Law firms in Brisbane by practice area

Family Lawyers

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  1. 1Solomons Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (122)
  2. 2TWC Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (228)
  3. 3Kate Austin Family Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (187)

Conveyancers

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  1. 1bytherules Conveyancing Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (3,609)
  2. 2Empire Legal - Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (1,944)
  3. 3Conveyancing Connection★★★★★ 5.0 (803)

Immigration Lawyers

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  1. 1Condor Migration★★★★★ 5.0 (345)
  2. 2Freedom Migration★★★★★ 5.0 (246)
  3. 3Newpoint Migration and Education★★★★★ 5.0 (201)

Notaries Public

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  1. 1Brisbane Notary★★★★★ 5.0 (184)
  2. 2Auslaw Partners (Lawyers Recommended) | 澳和律业（好评高分，律师优选）★★★★★ 4.9 (438)
  3. 3YHC Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (95)

Property Lawyers

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  1. 1MAP Lawyers | True Queensland Conveyancers★★★★★ 5.0 (608)
  2. 2G.O.A.T Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (155)
  3. 3Keylaw Brisbane - Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (1,704)

Construction Lawyers

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  1. 1Becker Watt Construction Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (90)
  2. 2Merlo Law★★★★★ 5.0 (23)
  3. 3Construction Lawyers Brisbane★★★★★ 5.0 (16)

Which courts and tribunals are in Brisbane?

Brisbane holds every level of the Queensland court system, the statewide tribunals and the main Queensland registry of the federal family courts.

Court or tribunal What it hears Where in Brisbane
Magistrates Court of Queensland Simple offences, committals, traffic charges, civil claims up to $150,000 Brisbane Magistrates Court, 363 George Street
District Court of Queensland Indictable offences committed for trial or sentence, civil claims up to $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, 415 George Street
Supreme Court of Queensland The most serious charges, claims above $750,000, probate and family provision Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, 415 George Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Divorce, parenting and property cases Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 119 North Quay
QCAT Retail shop lease disputes after mediation, domestic building disputes after QBCC, appeals from body corporate adjudicators Statewide tribunal
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Appeals on workers compensation review decisions Statewide commission

Which Brisbane body deals with my matter first?

Several Queensland disputes must start outside court:

  • Domestic building defect: QBCC dispute resolution, then QCAT.
  • Body corporate dispute: the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management.
  • Road injury: a Notice of Accident Claim Form to the CTP insurer within 9 months of the accident, or 1 month after first consulting a lawyer if earlier; see Car Accident Lawyers in Brisbane.
  • Workers compensation: an application to WorkCover Queensland or the self-insurer within 6 months, under section 131 of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld).

Where can you get free legal help in Brisbane?

Free help in Brisbane comes from Legal Aid Queensland and several community legal services.

  1. Legal Aid Queensland has its head office at 44 Herschel Street. Its Legal Information Line, 1300 65 11 88, runs from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays.
  2. Duty lawyers from Legal Aid Queensland work at the Brisbane Magistrates Court for people facing criminal and traffic charges.
  3. Caxton Legal Centre gives free family law help at the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Brisbane to people whose matters are listed that day.
  4. LawRight connects eligible Queenslanders with free civil law help from pro bono lawyers, from offices in Brisbane and Cairns.
  5. The Queensland Public Trustee offers a free will-making service at its offices, including in Brisbane.

Legal aid grants depend on a means test and the type of matter. Our guide to Free Legal Advice in Australia compares these services.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Brisbane courts on George Street?

The Brisbane Magistrates Court is at 363 George Street and hears simple offences and civil claims up to $150,000. The District Court and Supreme Court of Queensland sit in the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law at 415 George Street.

Where are family law cases heard in Brisbane?

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia hears Brisbane divorce, parenting and property cases at the Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 119 North Quay. The Brisbane registry also takes filings for the Maroochydore and Toowoomba circuits.

Where do I apply for probate in Brisbane?

Probate applications for South East Queensland estates are filed with the Supreme Court of Queensland registry at 415 George Street. A notice of intention to apply must be published in the Queensland Law Reporter at least 14 days before filing.

How do I get free legal advice in Brisbane?

Call Legal Aid Queensland's Legal Information Line on 1300 65 11 88, weekdays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Caxton Legal Centre and LawRight also help eligible people for free.