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Hickman Family Lawyers Perth

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 192 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(192) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Hickman Family Lawyers Perth
Location
Perth
Services
Wills & Estate Planning, Free Initial Consultation, Commercial & Business Law
Reviews
192
Best for
Separating couples seeking negotiated settlements; clients in difficult or hostile family situations; those needing court representation for custody or property division.

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

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What recent reviews say

David, Rahila, Sophie, Clea, Kate, and other named lawyers here guide clients through separations, custody, and property disputes with calm, strategic advice. Reviewers emphasise feeling heard, supported, and kept informed at every step, even when terrified or dealing with hostile ex-partners. One client noted the firm's strength dropped when the work shifted from property settlement to family and parental matters.

The team handles consent orders, financial agreements, and court representation with particular skill. Clients value the balance between aggressive advocacy and practical settlement focus, and report that staff treat them with genuine care rather than just procedural professionalism. Their website claims to serve Perth Metropolitan and Western Australia, and lists services from divorce and child custody to restraining orders and foster-care cases.

Praised for
  • named staff praised consistently
  • compassion and empathy during difficult times
  • clear communication and regular updates
  • practical, strategic outcomes
  • supportive for vulnerable clients
Watch-outs
  • lost focus when matter moved from property settlement to parental issues
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Best for: Separating couples seeking negotiated settlements; clients in difficult or hostile family situations; those needing court representation for custody or property division.
Think twice if: One recent client reported the firm lost focus when the matter shifted from property settlement to family and parental issues; check fit if your case involves a mix of financial and parental matters.

Where this business shines

  • Named lawyers with strong track records (David Voisey, Rahila Haidari, Sophie Walker, Clea Turner, Ella Hickman, Kate Withers)
  • Strategic focus on settlement and avoiding unnecessary litigation
  • Consistent client feedback on compassion and responsiveness
  • Handles both financial and parental/custody matters

Worth knowing

  • David Voisey and Georgia (legal assistant) praised for finding practical outcomes
  • Rahila Haidari handles high-conflict cases with strategic clarity
  • Sophie Walker specialises in financial separations and supports self-represented litigants
  • Clea Turner handles difficult ex-partner negotiations
  • Kate Withers focuses on cost control and negotiation to avoid court
  • Jessica Hewlett represents clients in court proceedings
  • Ella Hickman (founder/principal) recovers cases after bad experiences with other firms
  • Firm uses Consent Orders and family mediation to resolve disputes

What reviews say by service

Family Law
Consistently praised for compassionate, strategic handling of separations, custody, and safety concerns.
Conveyancing & Property Law
Strong results on property settlements and financial agreements; one client noted focus dropped when matters moved to parental issues.
Trial Attorney
Multiple clients report successful court representation and negotiated outcomes avoiding litigation.
Wills & Estate Planning
No specific review evidence for this service.
Commercial & Business Law
No specific review evidence for this service.
Free Initial Consultation
No specific review evidence for this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.57 average across the 167 family law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 91
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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5

Common questions

Does Hickman Family Lawyers help self-represented litigants?
Yes. Sophie Walker is noted by a self-represented client for providing clear, practical advice and document preparation support before court filing.
Can they help avoid court?
Yes. Multiple clients report the firm prioritises negotiation and settlement through family mediation and consent orders, avoiding litigation where possible.
Do they handle cases involving safety concerns?
Yes. Several clients report the firm handled cases involving domestic safety, protective orders, and threatening ex-partners with responsive, compassionate support.
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Last updated 2026-09-05