Do I need a lawyer based in Parramatta, or can a Sydney CBD firm act?

Either can act. A solicitor with a current NSW practising certificate can appear in any NSW court,. A local firm can make short-notice meetings and court attendances easier.

Which family law court is in Parramatta?

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has a registry in the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building at 1–3 George Street. It hears divorce, parenting and property matters.

Where is the Children's Court in Parramatta?

Parramatta Children's Court is at 2 George Street, next to the Parramatta Local and District Court at 12 George Street.

Are Penrith Local Court matters moving to Parramatta?

Yes, for a limited time. Due to refurbishment at Penrith Courthouse, Penrith Local Court sittings and registry services are relocated to Parramatta Courthouse from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027.

Best Law Firms in Parramatta, NSW (2026): By Practice Area

Law firms in Parramatta act in matters heard at the Parramatta Local and District Court at 12 George Street, the Parramatta Children's Court at 2 George Street, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) registry at 1–3 George Street and NCAT's Parramatta registry at 9 George Street.

To compare firms, start with your practice area. Then check that the firm regularly appears in the court that will hear your matter, and ask for a written costs estimate before you sign a costs agreement. If your matter is in a Sydney CBD court, such as the Supreme Court, compare firms on Law Firms in Sydney as well.

Law firms in Parramatta by practice area

Family Lawyers

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1Oxford Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (583)
2RAI Lawyers & Associates★★★★★ 5.0 (220)
3Criminal Lawyers Group 🥇★★★★★ 5.0 (161)

Criminal Lawyers

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1Oxford Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (583)
2Australian Criminal Law Group★★★★★ 5.0 (522)
3National Criminal Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (257)

Conveyancers

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1Reflect Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (409)
2Doctrine Legal - Solicitors & Notaries★★★★★ 5.0 (342)
3REBconveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (219)

Immigration Lawyers

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1International Migration & Education Advisors (IME Advisors)★★★★★ 5.0 (359)
2Mission Migration Pty Ltd★★★★★ 5.0 (158)
3Maison Migration Services★★★★★ 5.0 (134)

Personal Injury Lawyers

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1Oxford Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (583)
2Criminal Lawyers Group 🥇★★★★★ 5.0 (161)
3Bond Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (125)

Notaries Public

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1Doctrine Legal - Solicitors & Notaries★★★★★ 5.0 (342)
2Phang Legal★★★★★ 4.9 (1,178)
3Takchi & Associates Solicitors & Notaries★★★★★ 5.0 (61)

Which courts and tribunals are in Parramatta?

Parramatta has five courts and tribunals, all on George Street.

Court or tribunal	What it hears	Location
Parramatta Local Court	Criminal and traffic matters, apprehended violence orders, smaller civil claims	12 George Street
Parramatta District Court	Criminal jury trials, civil claims, appeals from the Local Court	12 George Street (criminal and civil registries)
Parramatta Children's Court	Criminal matters for young people, care and protection	2 George Street
FCFCOA	Divorce, parenting orders, property settlement, general federal law	Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1–3 George Street
NCAT Parramatta registry	Tenancy, home building and consumer disputes	Level 5, 9 George Street

Estate disputes, probate and large civil claims go to the Supreme Court of NSW in the Sydney CBD. Between 21 December 2026 and 12 March 2027, Penrith Local Court sittings and registry services also run from Parramatta Courthouse while Penrith Courthouse is refurbished.

Where can you get free legal help in Parramatta?

Free legal help in Parramatta comes from Legal Aid NSW, a community legal centre and the state-wide LawAccess NSW phone line.

Legal Aid NSW, civil and family law. Level 4, 128 Marsden Street. Legal Aid NSW also provides duty lawyers at FCFCOA registries for people who do not have a lawyer.
Legal Aid NSW, criminal law. Level 1, 160 Marsden Street.
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre. A generalist centre giving free advice, referrals and representation to people in Western Sydney facing hardship. It also runs the Western Sydney Tenants' Service and a Home Building Advocacy Service.
LawAccess NSW. Call 1300 888 529, 9am to 5pm on weekdays, for legal information and referrals.

Legal Aid applies a means test, so not everyone qualifies. For other options, including fixed-fee first appointments, see Free Legal Advice in Australia. For paid help, compare Family Lawyers in Parramatta, Criminal Lawyers in Parramatta, Immigration Lawyers in Parramatta and Conveyancers in Parramatta.