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Andrew Levalds Barrister & Solicitor

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(21) 67 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Andrew Levalds Barrister & Solicitor
Location
Perth
Services
Criminal Law, Family Law, Law Firm
Reviews
21
Ranking
#25 in Criminal Law
Best for
people seeking straightforward criminal or family law advice with regular updates and clear explanation of options.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What recent reviews say

Andrew Levalds and his team earn consistent praise for professionalism, courtroom skill, and willingness to explain every step. One legal aid client reported poor communication until they lodged a formal complaint; the bulk of 21 reviews suggest responsive, thorough representation with good results.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • professional and personable approach
  • responsive and quick to act
  • clear communication and advice
  • strong courtroom outcomes
Watch-outs
  • poor communication with legal aid clients
  • one unexplained negative review
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Best for: people seeking straightforward criminal or family law advice with regular updates and clear explanation of options.
Think twice if: legal aid clients may experience delays in communication unless proactive follow-up is made.

Where this business shines

  • personable communication from first contact
  • quick turnaround on queries and case progression
  • skilled courtroom advocacy
  • staff named and praised

Worth knowing

  • Andrew, Rachel, Cat, and Janelle named by clients as attentive staff members
  • charges dismissed in at least one criminal case
  • handles family law matters including domestic violence cases
  • available outside standard hours (Sunday morning response mentioned)

What reviews say by service

Criminal Law
Strong outcomes in criminal defence; one case resulted in dismissal of charges.
Family Law
Praised for thorough, respectful handling of family and domestic violence matters.
Trial Attorney
Effective courtroom advocacy; reviewers note persuasive case presentation.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.56 average across the 67 criminal law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 58
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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17
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
4

Common questions

Do you handle criminal and family law cases?
Yes. Criminal law, traffic law, and family law are listed on their website. Staff like Andrew, Rachel, Cat, and Janelle are named in reviews for both.
How quickly do you respond to queries?
Reviewers report responses within a short period; one client noted a Sunday morning call was answered and acted on immediately.

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Last updated 2026-09-05