Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River are separate starting points in the South West. For land or business work, explain whether the issue concerns ownership, a proposed transaction, a lease or an existing dispute.
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Margaret River, WA · South West
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dolphin Settlements Mandurah provides legal services in Margaret River, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Busselton, WA · South West
★★★★★★★★★★1.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sou' West Legal Services provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Administrative & Government Law and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+2 moreAdministrative & Government Law · Wills & Estates
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Busselton, WA · South West
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
AMS & Co Legal provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Busselton, WA · South West
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
South West Community Legal Centre provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Probate & Estate Administration · Criminal Law
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Busselton, WA · South West
Hale Legal provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Defamation · Coronial Inquests · Class Actions
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Bunbury, WA · South West
McWilliams Davis Lawyers provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Contract Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Agribusiness & Rural Law
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Bunbury, WA · South West
Taegan Irving Lawyer provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cape to Cape Lawyers Busselton office provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Boudica Criminal Law provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Bail Applications and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreBail Applications · Assault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Immigration & Visas
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Jonathan Meyer Lawyer provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Employment Law · Property & Conveyancing
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Jonathan Meyer Lawyer provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Employment Law · Property & Conveyancing
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Leeuwin Legal Collective provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+2 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hebden Legal provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Notary Public & JP Services and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+3 moreNotary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ian Watson Lawyer provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Workers Compensation and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
Wills & Estates+3 moreWorkers Compensation · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & EnvironmentNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tolson & Co provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Public Liability.
Personal Injury+7 moreWorkers Compensation · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Aviation Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · TPD & Superannuation ClaimsNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter May McAuliffe Legal provides legal services in Margaret River, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Building & Construction.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Building & Construction · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
A practical local guide
Finding legal help in South West
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River are separate starting points in the South West. For land or business work, explain whether the issue concerns ownership, a proposed transaction, a lease or an existing dispute.
The directory covers Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River. 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 live outside the town where the firm is based, agree on remote meetings and signing arrangements. Ask whether specialist searches or advice are needed for the particular property or activity.
For a regional matter, decide which parts of the service need to happen in person. A solicitor may be able to review records and give initial advice remotely, while a signing, conference or hearing needs separate arrangements. Ask who would attend and how travel, local agents or outside specialists would be charged.
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
South West is a regional 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
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from South West?
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.