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Lawyers in Canberra City

115 law practices listed in Canberra City, ACT. Pick the area of law that matches your situation, or browse everyone below.

General Practice Solicitors 107Barristers 5Criminal Lawyers 2Immigration Lawyers 1
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Australian Capital Territory

Getting legal help in Canberra City

Canberra City is served by Australian Capital Territory's court system, and which court hears a matter depends on how serious it is. Most people never see the inside of one — the majority of legal work is advice, documents and negotiation — but it is worth knowing where a matter would go if it escalated.

The ACT has an unusually high concentration of firms doing Commonwealth and administrative law work, because that is where the agencies are.

Territory land is held under long-term Crown lease rather than freehold, which makes the conveyancing process meaningfully different from the states.

Courts and tribunals serving Canberra City

ACT Magistrates Court

Handles most criminal and traffic matters and smaller civil claims.

Supreme Court of the ACT

Handles serious criminal trials, larger civil disputes and probate.

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT)

Handles tenancy, unit titles, guardianship and administrative review matters.

Check before you engage anyone

Every solicitor practising in Australian Capital Territory must hold a current practising certificate, and the register is public. It takes a minute and is the single best check you can make.

Search the ACT Law Society register ↗

General information only, not legal advice. If you cannot afford a lawyer, Legal Aid operates in every state and territory.

Legal help in Canberra City by practice area

General Practice Solicitors in Canberra City107Barristers in Canberra City5Criminal Lawyers in Canberra City2Immigration Lawyers in Canberra City1

Near Canberra City

Turner, ACT5Acton, ACT1Canberra, ACT158Braddon, ACT10Yarralumla, ACT1Dickson, ACT4Forrest, ACT3Downer, ACT1Kingston, ACT6Manuka, ACT5Deakin, ACT13Macquarie, ACT1Narrabundah, ACT1Garran, ACT1

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