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.

  • 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

    Preeminent

    Lois Clifford

    Leading

    Julie Dobinson

    Recommended

    Emily Tighe

    Recommended

    Tina Lee

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

    Recommended

    Lois Clifford

    Leading Family Law Mediators – Canberra 2025

    Recommended

    Julie Dobinson

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

    Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Canberra

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Canberra

    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

What our clients say

  • You are the first professional person I spoke with about my family matter in over 20 years. I have appreciated your legal advice.

    Angela
  • 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
  • DDCS listened to my instructions and understood my concerns. I received value for the fees charged. DDCS were professional and honest but had a personal touch. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and advice you have given me; it has been invaluable. Also admin staff- exceptional!

    Michelle
  • I would recommend your services, I found the advice given to me was always pertinent to my situation and relevant to my financial situation. I found your website professional and reassuring.

    Joanne
  • I am so grateful to Lois Clifford and her team. I was treated with empathy, honesty and integrity every step of the way. I felt completely supported throughout this harrowing life event and that I wasn’t just ‘another’ client.

    Kath
  • All – Just a quick note to express my thanks for your patience, indulgence and perseverance on my behalf. I would like to say I enjoyed it but that would be a small fib, however, what I did enjoy was your collective support and advocacy on my behalf and I very much appreciated that, so thanks one and all and good luck and good health to you all.

    Tim