A Melbourne CBD search can be useful for comparing teams with different specialisations. Ask who will do the work and who will supervise it, especially when a firm has several practice departments.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(16)Google rating from 16 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Liza Pearce & Associates provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Domestic Violence & AVOs, Traffic Offences and Criminal Law.
Domestic Violence & AVOs+3 moreTraffic Offences · Criminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
De Marco Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Building & Construction
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Forefront IT Executive Consulting provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Planning & Environment and Partner & Family Visas.
Business & Commercial Law+3 morePlanning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Pica Criminal Law Specialist provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Criminal Law+4 moreBail Applications · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Archer Thompson Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Employment Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Commercial Litigation+4 moreEmployment Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lewis Holdway Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Not-for-Profit & Charity Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Not-for-Profit & Charity Law+4 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Skilled & Business Visas
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cash and Stavroulakis Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Parenting & Child Custody.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Magnum IP Legal Services provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Fraud & White Collar Crime, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Fraud & White Collar Crime+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Parke Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. 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 · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Justice Family Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Binding Financial Agreements
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Maple Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer).
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
K & C Law Group provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Administrative & Government Law.
Wills & Estates+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Administrative & Government Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Mulvany T J & Co provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Surrogacy & Adoption · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Pinnacle Conveyancing Pty Ltd provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Planning & Environment and Notary Public & JP Services.
Business & Commercial Law+2 morePlanning & Environment · Notary Public & JP Services
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Urban Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBuilding & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Contract Law
A practical local guide
Finding legal help in Melbourne CBD
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
A Melbourne CBD search can be useful for comparing teams with different specialisations. Ask who will do the work and who will supervise it, especially when a firm has several practice departments.
The directory covers Melbourne. 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 travelling into the city, confirm that the first meeting needs to be in person. For litigation, ask about the likely mix of office meetings, online conferences and attendance at the venue stated in your notice.
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 VIC, 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 Victoria
Melbourne CBD is the city centre of Victoria. 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 Victoria, the Magistrates' Court hears most criminal and minor civil matters, with the County Court and Supreme Court handling more serious cases. Residential tenancy, planning, building and discrimination disputes often go to VCAT. Lawyers are regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner, which also handles complaints.
First instance
Magistrates' Court
Intermediate
County Court
Superior court
Supreme Court of Victoria
Tribunal
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Family law
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Lawyer regulator
Victorian Legal Services Board
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from Melbourne CBD?
Most matters start in the Magistrates' Court. More serious cases go to the County Court or the Supreme Court of Victoria. Family law matters are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Victoria?
Practising certificates in Victoria are managed by the Victorian Legal Services Board. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.
Where do tenancy and guardianship disputes go?
In Victoria they are usually heard by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
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.