Best family law firms in Perth Metropolitan
This list ranks firms and practitioners for whom family law is the main event, not a sideline, using our methodology to weigh rating, review volume, recency and sentiment together.
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Picks are ranked by score and relevance to family law, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
1. Hickman Family Lawyers Perth
4.9 (192)score 90/100
Hickman Family Lawyers pairs a deep bench of named lawyers with consistently high sentiment across nearly 200 reviews, an unusually large and reliable sample for this category. Clients repeatedly describe feeling supported and strategically guided through separations, custody disputes and property settlements, even when dealing with a hostile ex-partner.
Watch out: One client felt the firm's strength dipped once the matter shifted from property settlement into parental issues.
Services: wills estate planning, free consultation, commercial business law, family law
2. Loukas Law
4.8 (145)score 85/100
Loukas Law's Subiaco team gets singled out for taking over cases that had stalled elsewhere and moving them forward quickly, with named lawyers like Rowena, Rebecca and Daniel praised for calm, confident work in mediation and court. Review volume and sentiment both sit high, though it's not spotless.
Watch out: A minority of reviewers mention feeling dismissed at initial consultation or waiting too long for follow-up after paying for advice.
Services: free consultation, family law, law firm, solicitor
3. Perth Family Lawyers
4.6 (80)score 80/100
Perth Family Lawyers stands out for turning around cases fast, sometimes with hearings set up in days, and for lawyers like Marija, Melissa and Sue who combine sharp legal work with a tone reviewers describe as genuinely caring rather than transactional. Around 88% of reviewers give five stars.
Watch out: A minority report slow updates or feeling unsupported when things went less smoothly.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, free consultation, family law
4. Chakich Tysoe Family Lawyers
5 (16)score 80/100
Chakich Tysoe is a small, tightly-run practice where every single review names Natasha Chakich or Caris Tysoe directly, with zero complaints across 16 five-star reviews. Clients highlight her ability to step into complex separation, parenting or financial disputes already in progress and take ownership immediately, though the review sample is smaller than the firms above it.
Watch out: Only 16 reviews on file, so the sample is thinner than the larger firms on this list.
Services: family law, trial attorney, law firm, civil law attorney
5. DS Family Law
4.6 (54)score 79/100
DS Family Law has an Accredited Family Law Specialist on staff and named lawyers, Milos Supljeglav, Rebecca Ward, Caley Kim, Greg Martinovich, who reviewers credit with clear explanations and efficient, proactive handling. Sentiment is solid overall, though a vocal minority raise cost and trust concerns.
Watch out: A vocal minority report overcharging and feeling dismissed, worth clarifying costs upfront.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, free consultation, commercial business law
6. Australian Lie Detection Services
5 (15)score 80/100
Australian Lie Detection Services isn't a law firm, but examiner Chaz is repeatedly named for calm, professional polygraph testing that's helped resolve relationship and personal conflicts feeding into family law matters. All 15 reviews on file are five-star, including a client with two decades of corporate use.
Watch out: Small review sample of 15, and this is a specialist testing service rather than legal representation.
Services: free consultation, family law, law firm, legal services
7. Australian Family Lawyers - Joondalup
4.4 (20)score 73/100
Australian Family Lawyers Joondalup gets strong marks for Richard Crane's handling of complex separations, with several clients reporting financial outcomes that beat expectations. Sentiment is positive overall but not unanimous.
Watch out: A minority describe high-pressure sales tactics at consultation or dismissive, unprofessional responses.
Services: family law, law firm, legal services, trial attorney
8. Australian Family Lawyers - Perth
4.3 (52)score 70/100
Australian Family Lawyers Perth covers the full range of family law work with named specialists like Portia Winkler, Chene Delport and Breanna Deakes, and satisfied clients praise cost transparency and reassurance through tough proceedings. Sentiment here is more mixed than the firms above, with real consistency concerns to weigh.
Watch out: Reviewers report inconsistent service across the team, staff changes mid-case, and one former client cites a 2020 disciplinary finding against the Principal Lawyer.
Services: criminal law, free consultation, family law, law firm
9. Victoria Park Legal
4.7 (10)score 71/100
Victoria Park Legal is built around Rob's 25 years of family law experience, with reviewers praising his direct, no-frills advice and competitive fees. The review count is low, so treat this as a promising but lightly-tested pick.
Watch out: Only 10 reviews on file, and one recent visitor flagged poor building maintenance.
Services: free consultation, family law, legal services, law firm
10. Thomas Gatter
4.3 (33)score 70/100
Thomas Gatter's team, Amanda, Ben, Maddie and Judy, is known for a steady, child-focused approach and clear strategy explanations through drawn-out matters. Recent reviews trend more positive than older ones, suggesting service has improved over time.
Watch out: Two older reviews cite communication failures, though recent feedback is more consistent.
Services: family law, law firm, trial attorney, civil law attorney
11. Beacon Family Law
4.1 (53)score 67/100
Beacon Family Law delivers genuinely strong outcomes when clients work with experienced staff like Kerri Eyles or Dirk Klicker, who reviewers credit with empathy and clear explanations on property and custody matters. But there's a real pattern of complaints worth reading closely before booking.
Watch out: Multiple reviewers cite misleading free-consultation advertising, surprise fees, slow follow-up after payment, and staff rudeness. Confirm fees and expectations upfront.
Services: free consultation, family law, law firm, legal services
12. Wise Family Lawyers
4 (2)score 66/100
Wise Family Lawyers has only two reviews on file, but the one detailed account describes a professional, responsive team that provided genuine support through a stressful matter. Treat this as an emerging option rather than a proven volume performer.
Watch out: Only two reviews on record, so there isn't much evidence to judge consistency.
Services: family law, solicitor, law firm, legal services
13. Holden Barlow
4.3 (44)score 67/100
Holden Barlow offers a free initial consultation and Justin Dorney is repeatedly named for thorough, compassionate handling of sensitive family matters. There's a serious governance issue in the record, so weigh it against the positive service reports.
Watch out: A published public reprimand against the director for failing to supervise staff sits alongside two serious complaints about high fees and poor outcomes.
Services: wills estate planning, free consultation, commercial business law, family law
14. Kerr Fels Divorce & Family Lawyers
4.4 (17)score 65/100
Kerr Fels is credited with guiding clients through divorce and custody matters with empathy, with Amy, Danielle and Katherine named as standout practitioners who deliver quick turnarounds even on short notice. The review base is smaller and includes some older complaints.
Watch out: Two older reviews flag delays and fee concerns, and some question the child-focused approach.
Services: family law, solicitor, law firm, civil law attorney
15. Pemberton Robertson Family Lawyers
4.3 (16)score 63/100
Pemberton Robertson Family Lawyers holds a steady 4.3 rating across 16 Google reviews. Detailed sentiment analysis wasn't available on this pass, so its place here rests on rating consistency and review volume rather than a full read of client comments.
Watch out: Limited sentiment detail available, worth reading recent reviews directly before deciding.
Services: criminal law, free consultation, family law, law firm
What decides who ranks first?
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Profile completeness | 16% |
| Review recency | 10% |
Ranking data checked 2026-09-05 · Full methodology ›
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Guides before you choose
- Family law costs in Perth: what drives the price
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- The family law process in WA: mediation, court and property settlement
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- Parenting arrangements after separation: what WA law expects
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- De facto relationships and property rights in WA
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