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 really went over and beyond what anyone expected of this and you kept going and for that I owe you so much. I so appreciate your kindness and your understanding.

    Fiona
  • To Dear Lois, I have counted my blessings every day to have had you to stand by me for the past six years. Thank you for being strong for me and for always being so compassionate understanding and kind. You will remain one of the angels in my life. I wish you happiness and contentment and no more cases like mine! - Lots of love and thanks,

    Helen
  • Clear communication without jargon. A friendly atmosphere across all staff levels. Acknowledgement that avoiding large legal costs is awesome.

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

    Tony