Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome and Kununurra represent widely separated parts of Pilbara & Kimberley. Select a firm by its actual service arrangements and relevant experience rather than the regional label alone.
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Karratha, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc provides legal services in Karratha, WA. Listed practice areas include Domestic Violence & AVOs, Building & Construction and Business & Commercial Law.
Domestic Violence & AVOs+3 moreBuilding & Construction · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas
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Kununurra, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kimberley Community Legal Services Inc. provides legal services in Kununurra, WA. Listed practice areas include Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Child Protection & Care Matters and Family Law.
Health & Medical Practitioner Law+5 moreChild Protection & Care Matters · Family Law · Banking & Finance · Partner & Family Visas · Commercial LitigationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kimberley & Pilbara Lawyers provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Personal Injury · Planning & Environment · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Arma Legal provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services+5 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Corporate Law & M&A · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Kimberley Property Settlements provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Djugun, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
Aboriginal Family Law Services provides legal services in Djugun, WA. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Child Protection & Care Matters and Family Law.
Partner & Family Visas+5 moreChild Protection & Care Matters · Family Law · Assault & Violent Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Planning & Environment
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Karratha, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
Karratha Legal Alliance provides legal services in Karratha, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc provides legal services in South Hedland, WA. Listed practice areas include Domestic Violence & AVOs, Building & Construction and Business & Commercial Law.
Domestic Violence & AVOs+3 moreBuilding & Construction · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas
★★★★★★★★★★2.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Karratha, WA. 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
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Human Rights & Discrimination and Partner & Family Visas.
Human Rights & Discrimination+1 morePartner & Family Visas
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA provides legal services in Kununurra, WA. Listed practice areas include Human Rights & Discrimination and Partner & Family Visas.
Human Rights & Discrimination+1 morePartner & Family Visas
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA provides legal services in Carnarvon, WA. Listed practice areas include Human Rights & Discrimination and Partner & Family Visas.
Human Rights & Discrimination+1 morePartner & Family Visas
Vice Legal Karratha (Formerly Francis & Associates Lawyers) provides legal services in Northam, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing 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
Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome and Kununurra represent widely separated parts of Pilbara & Kimberley. Select a firm by its actual service arrangements and relevant experience rather than the regional label alone.
The directory covers Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome, Kununurra. 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
Discuss remote or visiting appointments, interpretation and reliable ways to exchange documents. If a hearing or signing must occur in person, confirm the venue, date and travel responsibilities directly.
In a remote area, a clear service arrangement matters as much as the office address. Ask about telephone or video intake, visiting services, interpretation and how original documents will be exchanged. Agree on a reliable contact method and responsibility for travel. Confirm any court venue and date directly before making travel plans.
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 WA, 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 Western Australia
Pilbara & Kimberley is a remote area of Western 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. Western Australia is the only state with its own family court: the Family Court of Western Australia hears parenting and property matters for both married and de facto couples. Other matters start in the Magistrates Court, with the District and Supreme Courts for serious cases, and the State Administrative Tribunal for planning, guardianship and many licensing reviews. Lawyers are admitted and regulated by the Legal Practice Board.
First instance
Magistrates Court
Intermediate
District Court
Superior court
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Tribunal
State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)
Family law
Family Court of Western Australia
Lawyer regulator
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from Pilbara & Kimberley?
Most matters start in the Magistrates Court. More serious cases go to the District Court or the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Family law matters are heard by the Family Court of Western Australia.
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Western Australia?
Practising certificates in Western Australia are managed by the Legal Practice Board of Western 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 Western Australia they are usually heard by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
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.
