Adelaide CBD firms can offer a range of practice specialisations. Ask which solicitor will be responsible for your matter and whether the first consultation includes reading the documents you want advice on.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Precision Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: greek
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(19)Google rating from 19 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ingram Rothe Midson provides conveyancing services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★3.1(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Society of South Australia provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreFamily Law · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Building & Construction6 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: vietnamese, arabic, greek, italian, hindi
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rankine Tucker Lawyers provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Iles Selley provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Defamation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
White Berman Ryder - Barristers and Solicitors - Modbury Office provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Planning & Environment.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Patsouris and Associates provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include General Practice (regional generalist), Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
General Practice (regional generalist)+8 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Immigration & Visas · Citizenship · NDIS & Disability Law · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: greek
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gilchrist Connell provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Sparke Helmore provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Public Liability · Planning & Environment · Insolvency & Restructuring · Coronial Inquests
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Ozpropertylaw Pty Ltd provides conveyancing services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
Asset Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer).
Australian Council on Children and the Media provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Business & Commercial Law and Not-for-Profit & Charity Law.
Health & Medical Practitioner Law+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Not-for-Profit & Charity Law
Franklin Legal Barristers and Solicitors provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Property Settlement.
Family Law+4 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement · Divorce & Separation · Employer Advisory & Industrial Relations
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreWills & Estates · Immigration & Visas · Family Law · Criminal Law · Traffic Offences · Employment Law · Partner & Family Visas
Grope Hamilton Lawyers provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Criminal Law · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languages
A practical local guide
Finding legal help in Adelaide CBD
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
Adelaide CBD firms can offer a range of practice specialisations. Ask which solicitor will be responsible for your matter and whether the first consultation includes reading the documents you want advice on.
The directory covers Adelaide. 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
For a dispute or review, provide the decision or notice before the appointment so the lawyer can identify timing issues. Confirm the meeting method and any additional professional costs in the engagement.
A central office may be convenient, but the lawyer’s experience, availability and communication style still matter. Ask whether the person at the first meeting will handle the file and how work is allocated to other solicitors or a barrister. If you are travelling into the city, establish whether a video consultation would achieve the same purpose.
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 SA, 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 South Australia
Adelaide CBD is the city centre of South Australia. 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 South Australia, the Magistrates Court hears most criminal and minor civil matters, with the District and Supreme Courts above it. Tenancy, guardianship and many administrative reviews go to SACAT. Practising certificates are issued by the Law Society of South Australia, and conduct complaints go to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner.
First instance
Magistrates Court
Intermediate
District Court
Superior court
Supreme Court of South Australia
Tribunal
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Family law
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Lawyer regulator
Law Society of South Australia
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from Adelaide CBD?
Most matters start in the Magistrates Court. More serious cases go to the District Court or the Supreme Court of South Australia. Family law matters are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in South Australia?
Practising certificates in South Australia are managed by the Law Society of South Australia. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.
Where do tenancy and guardianship disputes go?
In South Australia they are usually heard by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT).
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.
