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

  • My matter was dealt with in a most professional and friendly manner. I was given clear explanations, courtesy, the lawyers were always on time for my appointments and they were always able to listen to me and interpret my requests to put into a legal framework. Thanks for your help, guidance and understanding.

    Howard
  • I found DDCS professional and accepted my accelerated timeline for which I am most appreciative. I had such an excellent experience I cannot think of anything to suggest you change in the way you deal with future cases. Simply, thank you for the excellent service!

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

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

    Quentin
  • Julie provided me with targeted, strategic advice that was adapted to my level of understanding of legal processes. I walked away from our meeting feeling equipped to make informed decisions about property, child support and parenting, and to negotiate confidently. I feel like DDCS provided real value for money, focusing on the issues that were of the greatest significance to me.

    We both felt that the service we received was very professional and well informed.

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

    Angela