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HFM Legal - Maddington

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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HFM Legal - Maddington
Location
Maddington
Services
Family Law, Wills & Estate Planning, Law Firm
Reviews
54
Ranking
#21 in Family Law
Best for
people needing estate planning, wills, or family law guidance from an established local firm.

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

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Marnie Penheiro and the team for thorough, professional estate and family law work, often at better rates than competitors. Complaints centre on occasional wait times, unresponsive phone staff, and isolated rudeness from reception years ago.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable staff (especially Marnie Penheiro)
  • thorough estate planning and wills work
  • professional and friendly approach
  • quick turnaround and efficiency
  • competitive pricing and value for money
Watch-outs
  • long wait times at appointments
  • poor phone communication and follow-up
  • staff rudeness
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Best for: people needing estate planning, wills, or family law guidance from an established local firm.
Think twice if: you need guaranteed same-day or quick phone responses; reception communication has been inconsistent in some past cases.

Where this business shines

  • Marnie Penheiro's estate and wills expertise widely praised
  • thorough work with clear explanations in plain language
  • efficient turnaround, often under quoted cost
  • open 7 days a week

Worth knowing

  • Marnie Penheiro named repeatedly for estate and wills work
  • Josie mentioned for separation and settlement advice
  • one client received free power of attorney advice from Josie
  • parking available
  • work often delivered under quoted cost

What reviews say by service

Wills & Estate Planning
Marnie Penheiro consistently praised for thorough, knowledgeable wills and estate planning; clients report being under budget and satisfied with outcomes.
Family Law
Josie highlighted for separation and settlement work; reviewers cite clarity, efficiency, and supportive approach.
Civil Law Attorney
Professional and organised approach; one client noted better thoroughness than a previous firm.
Legal Services
Generally positive for notary and general advisory services, with occasional delays reported.
Criminal Law
Service listed on website but no specific review evidence.
Conveyancing & Property Law
Property settlement and conveyancing mentioned; positive but limited review detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 167 family law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% 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

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3
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2
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5

Common questions

Who is Marnie Penheiro and what does she specialise in?
Marnie Penheiro is a solicitor at HFM Legal known for estate planning, wills, and family law work. Multiple reviewers name her specifically for thorough, expert guidance.
Does HFM Legal offer free consultations or emergency appointments?
At least one client received free power of attorney advice from Josie at short notice, though this may not be standard policy.
Are there parking facilities at the Maddington office?
Yes, parking is available at the office.
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Last updated 2026-09-05