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Need a lawyer in South Australia? LawyerLink refers your enquiry to a verified local partner firm. A lawyer in our network will be in touch soon. We cover Greater Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Barossa Valley, the Murraylands, the Riverland, the Limestone Coast, the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas, and outback SA. Submit an enquiry online, speak to our 24/7 AI agent on 1800 959 981, or book a callback. Every enquiry is reviewed by our intake team and routed to a partner firm registered to practise in South Australia.

South Australia legal help at a glance

State
South Australia
Service area
SA metro and regional (9 regions)
Practice areas
9 (criminal, family, personal injury, civil, commercial, property, employment, estate, dispute resolution)
Intake
24/7 AI agent, online form, callback
Consultation modes
Phone, video, in-person (metro & major regional)
Cost to consumer
Free referral service
Tribunal
SACAT

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  3. 3

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What we help with in South Australia

Nine practice areas, all live across South Australia. Tap any to see the state-specific hub.

Family Law

Divorce, custody, property settlements, and domestic matters handled with care.

Common SA issues: Parenting orders, property settlements, financial agreements, and intervention orders under the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (SA).

See SA Family Law

Criminal Law

Defence for criminal matters, from minor offences to serious charges.

Common SA issues: Summary and indictable matters before the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts of SA, including drug, assault, and Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) offences.

See SA Criminal Law

Personal Injury

Compensation claims for accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries.

Common SA issues: Compulsory third-party (CTP) claims under the Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (SA), ReturnToWorkSA claims, public-liability injuries, and medical negligence.

See SA Personal Injury

Property Law

Conveyancing, property disputes, leases, and real estate transactions.

Common SA issues: Conveyancing under the Real Property Act 1886 (SA), strata and community titles under the Community Titles Act 1996, and easement and boundary matters.

See SA Property Law

Commercial Law

Business contracts, partnerships, corporate governance, and commercial disputes.

Common SA issues: Business sales, shareholder agreements, commercial and retail leases under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA), and franchising.

See SA Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration services.

Common SA issues: Wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives, probate in the Supreme Court Probate Registry, and Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 claims.

See SA Estate Planning

Dispute Resolution

Mediation, arbitration, and litigation for civil and commercial disputes.

Common SA issues: Mediation under the District and Supreme Court rules, commercial arbitration, SACAT mediation, and pre-litigation conferencing.

See SA Dispute Resolution

Civil Litigation

Contract disputes, commercial claims, and civil court matters.

Common SA issues: Contract disputes, SACAT consumer and tenancy claims, debt recovery, and Magistrates, District, and Supreme Court litigation.

See SA Civil Litigation

Employment Law

Unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, and employment contracts.

Common SA issues: Unfair dismissal, general protections claims, long service leave under the Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA), and public-sector industrial matters.

See SA Employment Law

Courts and tribunals in South Australia

The main forums for South Australia legal matters. Our partner firms appear regularly across these.

  • Magistrates Court of South Australia

    Summary criminal matters, committals, intervention orders, and civil claims up to $100,000.

  • District Court of South Australia

    Most indictable criminal matters and civil claims between $100,000 and $250,000.

  • Supreme Court of South Australia

    The most serious criminal trials, civil claims above $250,000, commercial matters, and appeals.

  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

    Family law, child support, migration review, and federal civil matters.

  • South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)

    Consumer, tenancy, guardianship, and administrative review matters.

  • Environment, Resources and Development Court

    Planning, development, mining, native vegetation, and environmental matters.

Major South Australia Locations

Top cities and centres in our SA network.

Coverage across South Australia

Coverage spans Adelaide and the metropolitan ring, plus Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Victor Harbor, and Berri-Renmark in the Riverland. The South Australian network reaches across the regions; outside Adelaide we identify the partner firm that services each circuit-court town during intake.

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Frequently asked questions — South Australia

What happens after I submit my enquiry?
Most South Australian enquiries are routed to a partner firm without delay, including out of hours via our 24/7 AI agent. Urgent matters — bail applications, intervention-order hearings, after-hours arrests — are prioritised.
Do you cover regional South Australia?
Yes. Coverage extends to Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Victor Harbor, and the Riverland (Berri-Renmark). For outback and remote-town matters we identify during intake which partner firm services that circuit and what the practical arrangements are.
What is SACAT and who appears in it?
The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hears consumer, tenancy, guardianship, and administrative-review matters. Legal representation is permitted in most SACAT proceedings, with some leave requirements in specific streams. Our intake team identifies the correct SACAT stream before routing.
How do CTP claims work in South Australia?
South Australia's CTP scheme is administered through the Compulsory Third Party Insurance Regulator. Strict notification time limits apply (typically 6 months from accident in most circumstances). We route CTP enquiries to partner firms whose personal-injury practice handles SA CTP matters specifically.
Can I speak with an SA lawyer by phone or video?
Yes. Phone and video consultations are standard. In-person meetings are available across the Adelaide metro area and in major regional centres.
Are the partner firms registered to practise in SA?
Every firm in our SA network is registered with the Law Society of South Australia and holds a current practising certificate. Verification is part of onboarding.
Do you handle ReturnToWorkSA (workers compensation) matters?
Yes. ReturnToWorkSA matters are routed to partner firms whose practice is built around the South Australian workers-compensation framework, including disputes about weekly payments, medical expenses, and lump-sum entitlements.

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