Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa and Nambour are grouped within the Sunshine Coast. Clients comparing firms should identify whether the work involves a personal matter, business interest or property held through an entity.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cooroy Legal Centre provides legal services in Cooroy, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Wills & Estates · De Facto Relationships · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(16)Google rating from 16 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
mylegal, Sunshine Coast Lawyers provides legal services in Buderim, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Andrew Wallace Legal (AW Legal) provides legal services in Eumundi, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
JHK Legal Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Debt Recovery and Banking & Finance.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreDebt Recovery · Banking & Finance · Commercial Litigation · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Jeffery Cuddihy & Joyce provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Bail Applications.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Bail Applications · Family Law · Criminal Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sykes Pearson Miller provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sykes Pearson Miller provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clear Path Family Law Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Mooloolaba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary TrustsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rigby Cooke Lawyers provides legal services in Noosa Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gardiners Lawyers provides legal services in Mooloolaba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sykes Pearson Miller provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Australian Conveyancing & Commercial provides conveyancing services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Building & Construction.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Building & Construction
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Pacific Center provides legal services in Caloundra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) and Skilled & Business Visas.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreRegistered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Skilled & Business Visas · Citizenship · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Sykes Pearson Miller provides conveyancing services in Noosa Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Criminal Law
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Bridges Family Law Specialists provides legal services in Buderim, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Binding Financial Agreements · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Laguna Family Law provides legal services in Noosa Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa and Nambour are grouped within the Sunshine Coast. Clients comparing firms should identify whether the work involves a personal matter, business interest or property held through an entity.
The directory covers Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Nambour. These are browsing areas, not court boundaries or a guarantee that every listed firm serves every town. Check the firm’s actual address and ask whether it can take on your matter before making arrangements.
Appointments and access to advice
If you are arranging advice while living interstate, discuss remote meetings and document verification. Ask how the firm will communicate important dates and obtain your approval before taking the next step.
For a regional matter, decide which parts of the service need to happen in person. A solicitor may be able to review records and give initial advice remotely, while a signing, conference or hearing needs separate arrangements. Ask who would attend and how travel, local agents or outside specialists would be charged.
Compare the scope, not just the quoted price
Ask what the initial consultation includes: listening to the background, reviewing documents, written advice or taking action. Request an estimate that separates the lawyer’s work from searches, applications, expert reports and other external costs. A free consultation or a fixed fee may cover a limited step rather than the complete matter.
Agree who will handle the file, how you will receive updates and when you must approve additional work. If another practitioner, barrister or adviser may be needed, ask who will arrange that work and how their charges will be explained.
Questions worth asking before you engage a firm
Do you regularly handle this type of matter in QLD, and do you have capacity to assist now?
Which facts or documents do you need before you can give an estimate?
Who will be my main contact, and which meetings or appearances require attendance?
What is included in the fee, what could change it, and when will you tell me?
Is a specialist, community service or different process better suited to this issue?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
The legal system in Queensland
Sunshine Coast is a regional area of Queensland. Local firms cover everyday legal needs such as wills, conveyancing, family law and local court matters, while specialist work is often handled by firms in the nearest major centre or the capital, many of whom act for clients remotely. In Queensland, most matters start in the Magistrates Court, with serious criminal and larger civil matters in the District and Supreme Courts. Tenancy, minor civil, building and guardianship disputes go to QCAT. Solicitors hold practising certificates from the Queensland Law Society, and complaints are handled by the Legal Services Commission.
First instance
Magistrates Court
Intermediate
District Court
Superior court
Supreme Court of Queensland
Tribunal
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
Family law
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Lawyer regulator
Queensland Law Society
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from Sunshine Coast?
Most matters start in the Magistrates Court. More serious cases go to the District Court or the Supreme Court of Queensland. Family law matters are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Queensland?
Practising certificates in Queensland are managed by the Queensland Law Society. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.
Where do tenancy and guardianship disputes go?
In Queensland they are usually heard by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
Can I use a lawyer outside my area?
Yes. Many firms act for clients across the state by phone and video, although local knowledge of courts and property markets can help.
