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Awards

Doyle’s Guide is an annual peer reviewed listing of the best firms and lawyers across Australia.

In 2025, as in previous years, DDCS Lawyers, and our partners and lawyers, have been recognised as leaders in Family Law and Wills and Estates Planning by Doyle’s Guide.

Family Law
Wills & Estate Law

  • We have been recognised as a Doyles Guide First Tier Family Law firm in 2025 (and each prior year since the awards were created). Our team has been recognised for their expertise:

    Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2025

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    Preeminent

    Lois Clifford

    Julie Dobinson profile image

    Leading

    Julie Dobinson

    Emily Tighe profile image

    Recommended

    Emily Tighe

    Tina Lee profile image

    Recommended

    Tina Lee

    Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra 2025

    Lois Clifford profile image

    Recommended

    Lois Clifford

    Leading Family Law Mediators – Canberra 2025

    Julie Dobinson profile image

    Recommended

    Julie Dobinson

  • We have been recognised as a First Tier Wills and Estate Litigation Firm.

    Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Canberra

    Theresa Dowling profile image

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

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    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Canberra

    Theresa Dowling profile image

    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Theresa Dowling profile image

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

What our clients say

  • DDCS had a no nonsense approach and a sense of humour.

    Tony

  • A compassionate understanding lawyer always very thoughtful and gave excellent advice.

    Laura

  • I know you must see lots of clients and hear this many times, but thank you for your support and helping to protect my family.

    Brian

  • Phil was thoughtful and empathetic and supported me through a drawn out and emotionally difficult period. I was also pleased with the occasional reality check which saved me some money on the settlement. Well done. Most appreciated.

    John

  • At a very difficult time, I was treated with respect and kept well informed. On my hearing date, Julie was FABULOUS and I felt very confident with her ability.

    Alison

  • My lawyer understood what I was trying to achieve and helped me regain focus during times when emotion clouded my judgment. I was extremely happy with how my case was handled.

    Rebecca