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Australian Family Lawyers - Joondalup

Updated 2026-08-05 · 3,597 reviewed · 163 listed · Scored from 19 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(19) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Australian Family Lawyers - Joondalup
Services
Family Law, Law Firm, Legal Services
Reviews
19

What recent reviews say

Most clients praise Richard Crane's skill and genuine care, with many achieving better-than-expected financial settlements and court outcomes. His admin team, particularly Maddy, manages details well and responds quickly. However, a minority report aggressive upselling, unprofessional remarks, and reluctance to pursue client-directed paths, suggesting inconsistent service quality depending on who handles the case.

Praised for
  • Richard Crane's expertise and compassion
  • strong case outcomes and financial settlements
  • attentive, supportive admin and support team
  • clear communication in stressful situations
Watch-outs
  • high-pressure sales tactics toward expensive options
  • unprofessional conduct and dismissiveness
  • failure to follow client instructions
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Best for: Clients with complex or high-asset divorces and financial disputes who want experienced advocacy.
Think twice if: Those seeking straightforward advice and options presentation should clarify the firm's approach first; some clients felt pressured toward costly solutions.

Strengths

  • Richard Crane recognised as head of family law in WA
  • accredited family law specialist
  • strong track record on complex financial settlements
  • dedicated admin support for case management

Worth knowing

  • Richard Crane leads the practice and is named in most positive reviews
  • Maddy (Madeline Bramley) handles admin and case coordination, praised for responsiveness and detail
  • Jasmine Trewin and Chene Delport are named lawyers who handled specific cases
  • Clients report achieving settlements larger than initially expected
  • One client upgraded from another law firm after 18 months without progress

What reviews say by service

Family Law
Strong outcomes on divorces, separations, and property settlements; one client felt pressured toward unnecessary costly options.
Trial Attorney
Clients report Richard Crane is respected in Family Law Courts and delivers favourable hearing outcomes.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 153 family law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 66
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What should I expect if I have a complex or stuck financial settlement case?
Reviews suggest the firm excels at cases stalled elsewhere; Richard Crane is named specifically for breaking through difficult situations and achieving larger settlements than clients initially sought.
How hands-on is the support during my case?
The admin team, particularly Maddy, manages paperwork and details, keeping the lawyer available for strategy and hearings. Clients report quick responses and detail-oriented follow-up.
Does the firm listen to what I want, or push a particular path?
One client felt pressured toward a more expensive 'highly recommended' option over their simpler request; others felt heard and respected. Clarify your preferences and expectations upfront.

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Last updated 2026-08-05