Is Penrith Courthouse closed?

Temporarily. Penrith Local Court sittings and registry services move to Parramatta Courthouse from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027, and Penrith District Court moves to Katoomba Courthouse from 1 February to 12 March 2027, while Penrith Courthouse is refurbished.

Where are family law matters from Penrith heard?

The nearest Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registry is at 1–3 George Street, Parramatta. It hears divorce, parenting and property matters.

Do I need a lawyer based in Penrith?

No. Any solicitor with a current NSW practising certificate can appear in Penrith courts, and during the 2026–27 relocation Penrith matters are heard at Parramatta or Katoomba. Choose on practice-area experience first.

Is there an NCAT registry in Penrith?

Yes. NCAT's Penrith registry is on the ground floor at the corner of Belmore and Station Streets, and handles Consumer and Commercial Division matters such as tenancy and home building disputes.

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

Law firms in Penrith act in matters heard at the Penrith Local and District Court at 64–72 Henry Street and NCAT's Penrith registry on the corner of Belmore and Station Streets, with family law going to the federal registry in Parramatta. Penrith Courthouse is being refurbished over summer 2026–27, so check where your matter is listed before you engage a firm.

Choose your practice area, then compare firms that appear in the court for your matter. Ask each firm for a written costs estimate and whether the relocation changes its travel or attendance costs. For Supreme Court and CBD matters, see Law Firms in Sydney.

Law firms in Penrith by practice area

Family Lawyers

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1Rise Conveyancing Services★★★★★ 5.0 (73)
2Joseph Grassi + Associates★★★★★ 4.9 (76)
3Complete Legal and Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (67)

Criminal Lawyers

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1Joseph Grassi + Associates★★★★★ 4.9 (76)
2Complete Legal and Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (67)
3Penrith Criminal Law Centre★★★★★ 4.9 (58)

Conveyancers

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1Perpetual Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (340)
2Affordable Conveyancing Solutions★★★★★ 5.0 (300)
3Rise Conveyancing Services★★★★★ 5.0 (73)

Which courts and tribunals are in Penrith?

Penrith has a combined Local and District courthouse and an NCAT registry.

Court or tribunal	What it hears	Location
Penrith Local Court	Criminal and traffic matters, apprehended violence orders, smaller civil claims	64–72 Henry Street, Penrith
Penrith District Court	Criminal jury trials, civil claims, appeals from the Local Court	64–72 Henry Street, Penrith
NCAT Penrith registry	Tenancy, home building and consumer disputes	Ground floor, cnr Belmore and Station Streets, Penrith
FCFCOA (nearest)	Divorce, parenting orders, property settlement	1–3 George Street, Parramatta
Supreme Court of NSW	Probate, estate disputes, large civil claims, serious criminal trials	184 Phillip Street, Sydney

Penrith Courthouse relocation, 2026–27

The Local Court and District Court at Penrith are temporarily relocating for refurbishment works:

Penrith Local Court: sittings and registry services move to Parramatta Courthouse, 12 George Street, from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 12 March 2027.
Penrith District Court: sittings and registry services move to Katoomba Courthouse, 5–11 Civic Place, from Monday 1 February 2027 to Friday 12 March 2027.

If you have a matter listed in this period, confirm the venue on your court papers or with your lawyer.

Where can you get free legal help in Penrith?

Free legal help in Penrith is available from Legal Aid NSW in Station Street, a Western Sydney community legal centre and the LawAccess NSW phone line.

Legal Aid NSW Penrith. Level 4, 2–6 Station Street. Legal Aid lawyers act in criminal, family and civil matters for people who meet the means test.
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre. Free advice, referrals and representation for people in Western Sydney facing hardship, plus a tenants' service and a home building advocacy service.
LawAccess NSW. Call 1300 888 529, 9am to 5pm on weekdays, for legal information and referrals.

For how each free option works, see Free Legal Advice in Australia. To compare paid help, see Criminal Lawyers in Penrith, Family Lawyers in Penrith and Conveyancers in Penrith.