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Lawyers in Queensland

812 law practices listed in Queensland. Pick the area of law that matches your situation, or browse everyone below.

General Practice Solicitors 698Family Lawyers 35Property Lawyers 26Personal Injury Lawyers 17Conveyancers 16Immigration Lawyers 9Business Lawyers 5Commercial Lawyers 5Criminal Lawyers 3Notary Public 3Wills & Estates Lawyers 3Barristers 2
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Queensland

Getting legal help in Queensland

Queensland is served by Queensland'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.

Queensland is the most decentralised legal market in the country — Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Coast all support full-service firms rather than everything sitting in the capital.

Residential contracts in Queensland include a statutory cooling-off period, and it is standard for a solicitor rather than a licensed conveyancer to act on the purchase.

Courts and tribunals serving Queensland

Magistrates Court of Queensland

Handles most criminal and traffic matters and smaller civil claims.

District Court of Queensland

Handles serious criminal trials, appeals and mid-range civil claims.

Supreme Court of Queensland

Handles the most serious criminal matters, large commercial disputes and probate.

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)

Handles tenancy, consumer, building disputes, guardianship and administrative review.

Check before you engage anyone

Every solicitor practising in Queensland 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 Queensland 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 Queensland by practice area

General Practice Solicitors in Queensland698Family Lawyers in Queensland35Property Lawyers in Queensland26Personal Injury Lawyers in Queensland17Conveyancers in Queensland16Immigration Lawyers in Queensland9Business Lawyers in Queensland5Commercial Lawyers in Queensland5Criminal Lawyers in Queensland3Notary Public in Queensland3Wills & Estates Lawyers in Queensland3Barristers in Queensland2Building & Construction Lawyers in Queensland2Employment Lawyers in Queensland2Litigation & Dispute Lawyers in Queensland2Mediators & Arbitrators in Queensland2Traffic Lawyers in Queensland2Workers Compensation Lawyers in Queensland1

Suburbs and towns across Queensland

Brisbane195Townsville City33Hyde Park25Spring Hill23Cairns23Maroochydore19Fortitude Valley15Mackay15Aitkenvale11Chermside11Toowong10Gympie10Ipswich9Coorparoo9Clayfield8Caboolture8Ayr7Bundall7Kirwan7Capalaba6Bundaberg6Pialba6Milton5Albany Creek5Inala5Mansfield5Toowoomba5Innisfail5Hamilton5Parramatta Park5Graceville5Kingaroy4West End4Highgate Hill4Mount Gravatt4Aspley4Caloundra4Kenmore4East Brisbane4Buderim4

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