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DS Family Law

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(54) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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DS Family Law
Location
Perth
Services
Wills & Estate Planning, Criminal Law, Free Initial Consultation
Reviews
54
Best for
People navigating divorce or family disputes who value clear communication and emotional support from experienced lawyers.

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

Most reviewers praise the team's professionalism, clarity, and attentiveness, with several naming Milos Supljeglav, Rebecca Ward, Caley Kim, and Greg Martinovich as standout lawyers. A vocal minority report overcharging and feeling their concerns were dismissed, citing lack of trust and high costs for outcomes they dispute.

Recent shift: A cluster of five-star reviews from 2 to 5 years ago praised named lawyers and team cohesion. More recent reviews (1-2 years) remain predominantly five-star with similar praise. However, three one-star reviews from 1-2 years ago raise persistent concerns about overcharging and dismissiveness, suggesting ongoing billing or service disputes for a vocal subset of clients.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and attentive staff
  • clear explanations
  • efficient and proactive
  • compassionate support during difficult time
  • achieved good outcomes
Watch-outs
  • overcharging and billing disputes
  • dismissive attitude toward clients
  • not trustworthy
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Best for: People navigating divorce or family disputes who value clear communication and emotional support from experienced lawyers.
Think twice if: Concerns about high costs; some past clients report disputed charges and felt overcharged relative to value delivered.

Where this business shines

  • Accredited Family Law Specialist
  • Named experienced lawyers (Milos Supljeglav, Rebecca Ward, Caley Kim, Greg Martinovich)
  • Responsive and proactive communication
  • Clear explanations and empathetic approach

Worth knowing

  • Named lawyers: Rebecca Ward, Milos Supljeglav, Caley Kim, Greg Martinovich, Ross, Rod
  • Support staff praised: Gwen, Zena
  • Services include divorce, property settlement, financial agreements, parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, child support, de facto relationships, same-sex relationships, surrogacy, adoption, IVF, conveyancing
  • Website states accreditation as Family Law Specialist

What reviews say by service

Family Law
Strong praise for handling divorce, property settlement, and parenting matters with professionalism and emotional support; minority report overcharging and billing disputes.
Commercial & Business Law
No clear review evidence.
Personal Injury Law
No clear review evidence.
Criminal Law
No clear review evidence.
Conveyancing & Property Law
No clear review evidence.
Wills & Estate Planning
No clear review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 167 family law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
47
4
2
3
0
2
1
1
4

Common questions

Do you offer a free consultation?
Your website lists free consultation as a service category, but no review mentions it specifically. Contact them directly to confirm.
Can you help with property settlement after divorce?
Yes. Property settlement is listed on their website as a core service, and multiple reviewers praise outcomes in financial settlements.
Which lawyers at DS Family Law do clients recommend?
Milos Supljeglav, Rebecca Ward, Caley Kim, and Greg Martinovich are named multiple times in five-star reviews for professionalism, attentiveness, and successful outcomes.

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Last updated 2026-09-05