South Australia

Lawyers in Adelaide Metro

Find lawyers, solicitors and conveyancers in Adelaide Metro, South Australia, including firms in Norwood, Glenelg, Salisbury, Marion and Elizabeth.

Property & Conveyancing 99 Wills & Estates 71 Business & Commercial Law 64 Family Law 63 Litigation & Dispute Resolution 38 Probate & Estate Administration 36 Personal Injury 28 Criminal Law 25 Partner & Family Visas 25 Divorce & Separation 22

firms: 160
areas of law: 57
major centres: 5

Choose your starting point

Legal services across Adelaide Metro

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.

Family & Relationships

63 firms

Wills & Estates

71 firms

Criminal & Traffic

25 firms

Injury & Compensation

28 firms

Property & Conveyancing

99 firms

Business & Commercial

64 firms

Employment & Workplace

6 firms

Immigration & Visas

25 firms

Disputes & Litigation

38 firms

Government & Public Law

6 firms

Specialist Areas

6 firms

Firms in Adelaide Metro

160 firms in Adelaide Metro

160 firms

Marriott Conveyancing

Salisbury North, SA · Adelaide Metro

Marriott Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Salisbury North, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing.

Property & Conveyancing

(08) 8250 2070 Website Profile ›

Montague Law Pty Ltd

Modbury North, SA · Adelaide Metro

Montague Law Pty Ltd provides legal services in Modbury North, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.

Wills & Estates+7 more

(08) 7321 0420 Website Profile ›

Newman Lawyers

Reynella, SA · Adelaide Metro

Newman Lawyers provides legal services in Reynella, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.

Property & Conveyancing+7 moreNo win, no fee2 languages

(08) 8322 2755 Website Profile ›

North East Lawyers

Holden Hill, SA · Adelaide Metro

North East Lawyers provides legal services in Holden Hill, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates and Criminal Law.

Wills & Estates+1 more

(08) 8261 6333 Website Profile ›

Oxford Conveyancing

Glenside, SA · Adelaide Metro

Oxford Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Glenside, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Property Settlement.

Property & Conveyancing+4 more

(08) 8379 4152 WebsiteEst. 1979Profile ›

R J Cole & Partners

Christies Beach, SA · Adelaide Metro

R J Cole & Partners provides legal services in Christies Beach, SA. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Criminal Law and Personal Injury.

Partner & Family Visas+6 more

(08) 8382 0188 WebsiteEst. 1979Profile ›

Riverland Legal & Conveyancing

Port Adelaide, SA · Adelaide Metro

Riverland Legal & Conveyancing provides legal services in Port Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no fee

(08) 8341 0552 Website Profile ›

Riverland Legal & Conveyancing

Seaford, SA · Adelaide Metro

Riverland Legal & Conveyancing provides legal services in Seaford, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no fee

(08) 8327 4200 Website Profile ›

SS Business Investments

Morphett Vale, SA · Adelaide Metro

SS Business Investments provides legal services in Morphett Vale, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+5 more

(08) 8423 4546 Website Profile ›

Tim Dibden Barrister & Solicitor

Royal Park, SA · Adelaide Metro

Tim Dibden Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Royal Park, SA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law.

Criminal Law

0421 512 043 Website Profile ›

Tolis & Co Lawyers

Mile End, SA · Adelaide Metro

Tolis & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Mile End, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.

Family Law+7 moreFree first consult

(08) 8443 4888 Website Profile ›

Tony Severino Registered Conveyancer

Tea Tree Gully, SA · Adelaide Metro

Tony Severino Registered Conveyancer provides conveyancing services in Tea Tree Gully, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.

Property & Conveyancing+1 more

(08) 8396 3855 Website Profile ›

Websters Lawyers

Ridgehaven, SA · Adelaide Metro

Websters Lawyers provides legal services in Ridgehaven, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Workers Compensation and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no feeFree first consult

(08) 8395 8000 Website Profile ›

Websters Lawyers

Smithfield, SA · Adelaide Metro

Websters Lawyers provides legal services in Smithfield, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Workers Compensation and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no feeFree first consult

(08) 8487 0150 Website Profile ›

Websters Lawyers

Eastwood, SA · Adelaide Metro

Websters Lawyers provides legal services in Eastwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Workers Compensation and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no feeFree first consult

(08) 7071 1116 Website Profile ›

Websters Lawyers

Christies Beach, SA · Adelaide Metro

Websters Lawyers provides legal services in Christies Beach, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Workers Compensation and Family Law.

Wills & Estates+7 moreNo win, no feeFree first consult

(08) 8487 0170 Website Profile ›

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

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?

Before your first appointment

A short timeline with the key dates.
The contract, notice, decision or letter that prompted the enquiry.
Names of the people and organisations involved, so the firm can check conflicts.
The result you want and questions you need answered.
Any upcoming deadline and communication or accessibility needs.

Ask how to send records securely. An initial enquiry does not establish that a firm has accepted the work.

Other ways to get help

Legal Services Commission of South Australia can explain its information and assistance services. Eligibility and the type of help available vary; ask the service directly. Private directory listings do not establish entitlement to legal aid.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

For a hearing, use the venue on your notice and confirm current registry and access information.

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.

Areas of law in Adelaide Metro

More regions in South Australia

Start with the issue, then the location

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.

Compare the scope, not just the quoted price

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?