Norwood, Glenelg, Salisbury, Marion and Elizabeth are grouped as Adelaide Metro. A listing elsewhere in the metropolitan area may not be convenient for repeated appointments, so compare location with meeting options.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(148)Google rating from 148 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Robbins Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Elder Law & Aged Care · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts · Family Property Settlement · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(117)Google rating from 117 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Craig McKay Legal provides legal services in Norwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+4 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(98)Google rating from 98 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Acquire Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Hampstead Gardens, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(77)Google rating from 77 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Douglas Hoskins Legal provides legal services in North Brighton, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+6 moreFamily Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Administrative & Government Law · Binding Financial Agreements
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(77)Google rating from 77 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Douglas Hoskins Legal provides legal services in Hackham, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+6 moreFamily Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Administrative & Government Law · Binding Financial Agreements
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(76)Google rating from 76 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Scammell & Co. Lawyers provides legal services in Port Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Personal Injury and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+7 morePersonal Injury · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Criminal LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(71)Google rating from 71 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Adelta Legal provides legal services in College Park, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Probate & Estate Administration · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship5 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, italian, spanish, french
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(70)Google rating from 70 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Critchley & Associates Conveyancers provides conveyancing services in Tea Tree Gully, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(70)Google rating from 70 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lindbloms Lawyers provides legal services in Unley Park, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Partner & Family Visas and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical NegligenceFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.3 languages
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(53)Google rating from 53 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Maurice Martin Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Wayville, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(49)Google rating from 49 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Thomas David provides legal services in Norwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Building & Construction+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Divorce & Separation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(48)Google rating from 48 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lyon Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Collinswood, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Newman Lawyers provides legal services in Salisbury, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workers Compensation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Criminal LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.2 languages
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rudall & Rudall Lawyers provides legal services in Elizabeth South, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Personal Injury.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(18)Google rating from 18 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Legal Services Commission Elizabeth provides legal services in Elizabeth, SA. Listed practice areas include Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Wills & Estates.
Health & Medical Practitioner Law+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Immigration & Visas · Citizenship · NDIS & Disability Law · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
ARA Migration Services provides legal services in Salisbury, SA. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Partner & Family Visas and Citizenship.
Immigration & Visas+6 morePartner & Family Visas · Citizenship · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Wills & Estates · Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Business & Commercial Law
A practical local guide
Finding legal help in Adelaide Metro
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
Norwood, Glenelg, Salisbury, Marion and Elizabeth are grouped as Adelaide Metro. A listing elsewhere in the metropolitan area may not be convenient for repeated appointments, so compare location with meeting options.
The directory covers Norwood, Glenelg, Salisbury, Marion, Elizabeth. 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 family, housing or employment matters, say what outcome you are seeking and what has happened already. Ask about accessibility, interpreters and the process for receiving a written estimate.
A metropolitan search can cross several suburbs and transport routes. Compare the actual office address, not just the region name, and ask whether follow-up meetings can be remote. If you need an interpreter, step-free access or a support person, discuss those arrangements before making the appointment.
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 Metro is a metropolitan area 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 Metro?
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.
