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Lawyers in Northern Territory

98 law practices listed in Northern Territory. Pick the area of law that matches your situation, or browse everyone below.

General Practice Solicitors 76Barristers 15Family Lawyers 4Criminal Lawyers 2Commercial Lawyers 1
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Northern Territory

Getting legal help in Northern Territory

Northern Territory is served by Northern 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 Territory's courts circuit to remote communities, so where your matter is heard may not be Darwin or Alice Springs.

It is the smallest profession in the country. Firms here tend to be genuine generalists rather than specialists, which is worth knowing when you call.

Courts and tribunals serving Northern Territory

Local Court of the Northern Territory

Handles most criminal and traffic matters and smaller civil claims.

Supreme Court of the Northern Territory

Handles serious criminal trials, larger civil disputes and probate.

Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT)

Handles tenancy, guardianship and administrative review matters.

Check before you engage anyone

Every solicitor practising in Northern 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 Law Society Northern Territory register ↗

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

Legal help in Northern Territory by practice area

General Practice Solicitors in Northern Territory76Barristers in Northern Territory15Family Lawyers in Northern Territory4Criminal Lawyers in Northern Territory2Commercial Lawyers in Northern Territory1

Suburbs and towns across Northern Territory

Darwin70Alice Springs13Cullen Bay4Katherine2Wagaman2Moil1Larrakeyah1Casuarina1Coconut Grove1Marlow Lagoon1Jingili1Katherine South1

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