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Best Law Firms in Perth

Updated 22 September 2026

Law firms in Perth act in matters heard at the Perth Magistrates Court and the District Court on Hay Street, the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and the Family Court of Western Australia. Compare firms below by practice area, then confirm which court or tribunal will hear your matter.

Western Australia differs from the eastern states in two ways that affect the choice of firm. Family law cases go to a state Family Court, not the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and motor vehicle injury claims are made against the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, which insures every WA-licensed vehicle. The grid ranks firms for each area, including Family Lawyers in Perth, Criminal Lawyers in Perth and Settlement Agents & Conveyancers in Perth.

Law firms in Perth by practice area

Family Lawyers

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  1. 1Hickman Family Lawyers Perth★★★★★ 4.9 (194)
  2. 2Buenaventura Law★★★★★ 5.0 (58)
  3. 3Tang Law★★★★★ 4.8 (598)

Immigration Lawyers

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  1. 1AXYN Solutions★★★★★ 5.0 (538)
  2. 2Oceanian Migration and Education Services★★★★★ 5.0 (304)
  3. 3Ultimate Migration★★★★★ 5.0 (224)

Conveyancers

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  1. 1Elite Property Settlements★★★★★ 5.0 (730)
  2. 2Strategic Settlements★★★★★ 5.0 (661)
  3. 3Rezzi Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (628)

Notaries Public

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  1. 1Notary Express★★★★★ 5.0 (2,574)
  2. 2Ballpen Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (1,140)
  3. 3Stamp Wills & Notary★★★★★ 5.0 (307)

Employment Lawyers

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  1. 1Johnstone Crouse Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (113)
  2. 2LHD Lawyers Perth★★★★★ 4.9 (366)
  3. 3Paragon Legal Solutions★★★★★ 4.9 (123)

Property Lawyers

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  1. 1Andrews Legal★★★★★ 4.9 (289)
  2. 2Hickman Family Lawyers Perth★★★★★ 4.9 (194)
  3. 3West Perth Legal★★★★★ 4.9 (173)

Commercial Lawyers

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  1. 1Perrella Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (214)
  2. 2Stephen Browne Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (551)
  3. 3Johnstone Crouse Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (113)

Car Accident Lawyers

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  1. 1Brand Barristers & Solicitors★★★★★ 5.0 (309)
  2. 2Stephen Browne Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (551)
  3. 3Assurance Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (102)

Which courts and tribunals are in Perth?

Perth holds all levels of the Western Australian courts, the state Family Court and the main tribunals.

Court or tribunal What it hears Where in Perth
Magistrates Court of Western Australia Simple offences, traffic and drink driving charges, extraordinary licence applications, civil claims up to $75,000 Perth Magistrates Court, Central Law Courts, 501 Hay Street
District Court of Western Australia Indictable offences committed for trial or sentence, personal injury claims of any value, other claims up to $750,000 District Court Building, 500 Hay Street
Supreme Court of Western Australia The most serious crimes, major civil claims, probate and family provision David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack Street
Family Court of Western Australia Divorce, parenting and property cases, including de facto couples Level 1, 150 Terrace Road
State Administrative Tribunal Strata, commercial tenancy, town planning and building disputes, guardianship Statewide tribunal
WorkCover WA Conciliation and Arbitration Services Workers compensation disputes Statewide service

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia's Perth building at 1 Victoria Avenue deals with general federal law, not family law.

Which Perth body deals with my matter first?

  • Building complaint: a Notice of Proposed Complaint served at least 14 days before a complaint to the Building Commissioner; orders can be reviewed by SAT within 28 days.
  • Work injury: a claim within 12 months of the injury, under section 25 of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (WA); see Workers Compensation Lawyers in Perth.
  • Probate: the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court, including through Probate Online on the eCourts Portal.

Where can you get free legal help in Perth?

Free help in Perth comes from Legal Aid WA, community legal centres and state consumer bodies.

  1. Legal Aid WA has its main office in Perth. Its Infoline, 1300 650 579, and Infochat run from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays, and its Legal Yarn line, 1800 319 803, serves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander callers.
  2. Duty lawyers from Legal Aid WA work at the Perth Magistrates Court for people facing criminal, traffic and drink driving charges.
  3. Circle Green Community Legal Centre, at Ground Floor, 445 Hay Street, gives free specialist help with workplace, residential tenancy and humanitarian migration matters.
  4. Consumer Protection WA runs a free advice line and a public check of licensed settlement agents.

Our guide to Free Legal Advice in Australia sets out the eligibility rules for each service.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do Perth family law cases go to a different court?

Western Australia has its own Family Court of Western Australia, at Level 1, 150 Terrace Road, which hears divorce, parenting and property cases for married and de facto couples. The Federal Circuit and Family Court building in Perth deals with general federal law, not family law.

Which Perth court hears a personal injury claim?

The District Court of Western Australia at 500 Hay Street hears most personal injury claims, because its jurisdiction in personal injury is unlimited. Proceedings must generally start within 3 years.

Who decides strata disputes in Perth?

The State Administrative Tribunal has had sole jurisdiction over strata disputes under the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) since 1 May 2020.

How do I get free legal information in Perth?

Call the Legal Aid WA Infoline on 1300 650 579, weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. Legal Aid WA also runs duty lawyer services at the Perth Magistrates Court.