Best legal services in Perth Metropolitan
This list ranks firms and practices for which legal services are the core business, scored using our methodology and last refreshed 2026-09-05. Only businesses with legal practice as a primary offering make the cut, not general firms that dabble in it.
Looking for a single stand-out lawyer rather than a full ranked field? See our best lawyer overall pick for Perth. This list covers the broader specialist field across criminal, family, commercial, and estate law.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to legal services, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
1. Assurance Legal
5 (102)score 91/100
A perfect 5-star average across 102 reviews, the largest review volume on this list, backs up a reputation for getting serious criminal charges dropped or downgraded. Kylie Ferridge and Shane are named repeatedly for keeping clients informed and calm through what are often frightening legal processes.
Services: criminal law, free consultation, commercial business law, family law
2. Northcoast Legal
5 (27)score 84/100
All 27 reviews are five stars, with Natalie Knight singled out for handling complex employment, family, and commercial matters with clarity and speed. One reviewer pointed out her rates ran roughly a quarter of a competitor's quote, with invoicing after the work rather than an upfront trust deposit.
Services: family law, legal services, commercial business law, law firm
3. Johnstone Crouse Lawyers
5 (113)score 84/100
113 reviews, every one five stars, is a rare volume-and-rating combination. Kevin Barry, Maria Jovicic, Jarred Johnstone, and Scott get named again and again for empathetic, responsive handling of family law and property settlement matters, with long-term clients reporting consistent results over years.
Watch out: Recency score is lower than some peers, so weight the older reviews accordingly.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, free consultation, commercial business law
4. CLP Legal
4.4 (46)score 77/100
CLP's team, including Vince, Susan, Alyssa, and Gol, gets consistent credit for walking anxious clients through motor vehicle, workers' compensation, and criminal injury claims in plain language, with several reporting substantial settlements after feeling dismissed elsewhere.
Watch out: One reviewer reported weeks of no response to a domestic violence enquiry, a real gap for a firm handling sensitive matters.
Services: personal injury law, family law, legal services, law firm
5. Price Family Law
5 (21)score 78/100
A clean five-star record across 21 reviews, with Aimee and Jo named for guiding clients through separation and property disputes with both technical know-how and genuine care. Fees are described as reasonable given the depth of service.
Watch out: Review volume is small, so treat the record as an early but consistent signal.
Services: family law, law firm, legal services, civil law attorney
6. Origen Legal
4.6 (29)score 75/100
Ryan Moss draws consistent praise for fast conveyancing turnaround and pragmatic resolution of commercial and planning disputes, often avoiding court altogether. Competitive rates and reliability on interstate matters round out the appeal.
Watch out: One review was a vague dismissal with no detail behind it.
Services: conveyancing property law, family law, law firm, legal services
7. Monaghan Lawyers
5 (15)score 76/100
Over 20 years in practice across Perth metro and regional WA, with Tim, Anthony, and Fleur named for securing dropped charges and favourable settlements while standing firm with courts. Reviewers describe good value for the level of dedication shown.
Services: family law, law firm, legal services, civil law attorney
8. Equitas Lawyers
4.8 (12)score 74/100
Martin, Mayo, and Clarissa earn consistent praise for combining fast phone advice with genuine empathy across immigration, wills, property, and commercial work. Review volume is modest but the sentiment is uniformly strong.
Watch out: Only 12 reviews on record, so the sample is thinner than the top names on this list.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, immigration law, commercial business law
9. DPSK Lawyers
5 (22)score 72/100
David Kiel is repeatedly credited with swift, candid advice on employment and civil matters, including Fair Work disputes, with clients appreciating his honesty about realistic prospects rather than false hope.
Services: wills estate planning, free consultation, commercial business law, law firm
10. HopgoodGanim Lawyers
4.4 (14)score 72/100
Kai, Natalie Kam, Tawnee, and Cameron get named for strategic, child-focused handling of family and estate matters, with clients reporting clear options-based advice. A minority of reviewers felt unsupported during the process.
Watch out: A minority of reviewers describe feeling guilted or unsupported, and one called the pricing a money grab.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, family law, law firm
11. Cadelmath Legal
5 (4)score 70/100
Delphine Rabet-Bray earns unanimous praise from four reviewers for compassionate, clear guidance through difficult divorces, with a focus on negotiating outside Family Court where possible.
Watch out: Only four reviews on record, so this is a promising but early signal.
Services: family law, legal services, wills estate planning, law firm
12. Williams + Hughes: Litigation & Commercial Lawyers Perth
4.4 (12)score 70/100
John, Michelle, and Cassandra are named for expert, quick-turnaround guidance on commercial disputes and property transactions, backed by the firm's status as the exclusive WA member of the Meritas network.
Watch out: One client reported two weeks without email replies on a business sale, and another said final fees exceeded the initial discussion.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, law firm, legal services
13. Cooper Webb Lawyers
4.4 (19)score 69/100
Five-star reviews dominate the 19 on record, with Francois, Fred, and Mark praised for straightforward advice and a clean record on billing, no surprise charges reported.
Watch out: Recency score is on the lower side, worth checking for a recent review before committing.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, family law, law firm
14. Guardian Wills & Probate
4.6 (26)score 68/100
The team draws consistent warmth-and-expertise praise for wills and estate work, handling trusts, power of attorney, and probate together, at pricing competitive with larger specialists. Two recent reviews flag serious follow-up failures worth weighing against the otherwise strong reputation.
Watch out: Two recent reviews report delayed drafts, unanswered emails for months, and unreturned files. Confirm current turnaround before committing.
Services: wills estate planning, family law, law firm, legal services
15. Andrew Lynn Lawyers
4 (13)score 63/100
The notary and family law work here gets five-star praise for fairness and speed on straightforward matters, though the overall record is mixed once billing and intake complaints are factored in.
Watch out: Scattered complaints about unclear billing and an unhelpful intake process. Book by phone first rather than walking in.
Services: family law, law firm, legal services, civil law attorney
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
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