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

  • I found Di Simpson impressive and all the staff to be "on the ball", compassionate, kind and well-mannered. A pleasant change. I liked the fact that the lawyers I had contact with treated me with a respectful, non-judgmental attitude.

    Karina
  • Very flexible appointment times, prompt and friendly service and informative emails.

    Glenn
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 liked the clarity of explanations and prompt handling of my matter. I found your website very helpful; it contains excellent information about DDCS and the services you provide.

    Bernadette