Top 10 Lawyers
How we rank the top 10 lawyers in Australia
Every firm listed on our site has been independently researched and assessed. Here’s exactly how we do it.
Our ranking criteria
Client reviews
Google reviews and verified feedback — patterns over star averages.
Specialisation
Specialist firms score higher than
generalists who dabble.
Experience
Years operating, court experience, Law Society accreditation.
Availability
After-hours access for urgent matters like bail applications..
Fee transparency
Upfront costs and fixed fees
where possible.
Local knowledge
Experience in the relevant state or
territory courts.
About paid listings
Top 10 Lawyers is a directory site. Most listings are free — we include firms based on our own research and assessment. Firms can also apply for a featured placement, which gives them greater visibility on the page. We review all applications before accepting them.
What we don’t do
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We don’t accept every firm that applies for a featured placement — firms must meet a basic suitability threshold.
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We don’t remove or hide negative information about a firm simply because they hold a featured placement.
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We don’t guarantee any ranking position regardless of commercial arrangement.
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