Top10 Immigration LawyersLawyer-led migration firms, by city

Immigration lawyers in Sydney

Compare 10 immigration and migration law firms with a staffed office in Sydney. Every lawyer named below was found on a state register of practising lawyers, and every accredited specialist was confirmed on the official list.

  • 36 firms and migration businesses checked
  • 10 firms with an accredited specialist
  • 4 publish first-consultation terms
  • Lawyers only

Researched and checked by Steven Piper, last updated 13 Oct 2026. No firm pays to be listed. Firms are shown in alphabetical order, not ranked. How we select

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FirmHandlesSpecialistsFirst consultationLanguages
Agape Henry CruxSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship, Student and visitor 2 accredited $260 + GST, about an hour Not stated
Ajuria LawyersSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer 1 accredited Not published Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese
D'Ambra Murphy LawyersSydney CBD Tribunal and court 2 accredited $350 to $450, one hour Not stated
Dobbie & Devine Immigration LawyersNorth Sydney Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship 1 accredited $220 incl GST, about 45 min Mandarin, Korean, French, Tagalog, Visayan
Immigration Solutions LawyersSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship, Student and visitor 1 accredited Not published Not stated
Kinslor Prince LawyersSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship, Protection, Student and visitor 3 accredited Not published Not stated
Kris Ahn LawyersSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship, Student and visitor 2 accredited Not published Korean, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi
NomosSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Citizenship 1 accredited $385 incl GST, up to an hour Not stated
Ray Turner Immigration LawyersSydney CBD Partner and family, Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court 1 accredited Not published Not stated
VaressSydney CBD Work and employer, Refusals and cancellations, Tribunal and court, Citizenship, Protection, Student and visitor 1 accredited Not published Not stated

Agape Henry Crux

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Clients who want published fee ranges and a paid planning session before starting a visa or appeal.

  • Partner visas
  • Skilled visas
  • Business and investor
  • Student visas
  • Citizenship
  • +6 more
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
2 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
$260 + GST, about an hourfirm's site, 12 Oct 2026
Office
Sydney CBDLevel 6, 175 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Call (02) 8310 5230 Website for Agape Henry Crux (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Agape Henry Crux is a Pitt Street immigration practice. Its site says it was once called Agape Immigration, then Agape Henry & Co. It names Jason Ling as founder and solicitor director, Angela De Silva as a partner and Henry Lim as special counsel. Services listed include visa and citizenship applications, Administrative Review Tribunal appeals, High Court appeals and employer advisory work.

The pricing page sets out indicative fees by matter type and seniority, with packages for partner visas. The first step is a paid Migration Planning Session of about an hour, in person, by phone or by video. The site says it uses interpreters when required.

Points to know

  • Publishes a paid Migration Planning Session of about an hour, at $600 + GST or $260 + GST depending on which lawyer runs it.
  • Publishes indicative professional fees for 15 matter types, from partner visas to court appeals.
  • Offers weekly instalments through a Pay-Assist plan, subject to eligibility, according to its pricing page.
  • Lists hourly rates by seniority, from $105 + GST for a paralegal to $600 + GST for the principal.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Jason LingSolicitor Director (founder and principal)Accredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Angela De SilvaPartnerAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Migration Planning Session of about 65 to 70 minutes: $600 + GST with an accredited specialist, or $260 + GST with a solicitor or registered migration agent. In person, phone or video.

Partner visa (junior associate, per application)from $2,100 + GST
Work visa (per application)from $2,625 + GST
General skilled migrationfrom $1,575 + GST
Business migrationfrom $7,350 + GST
Citizenshipfrom $1,050 + GST
Appeal to ART (Migration Division)from $2,625 + GST
Respond to visa cancellationfrom $2,625 + GST
Ministerial interventionfrom $2,100 + GST
Appeal to courtsfrom $660.00 + GST (per hour)
Migration Planning Session with an accredited specialist$600 + GST
Migration Planning Session with a solicitor or registered migration agent$260 + GST

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Level 6, 175 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Sources

Ajuria Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Employers, start-ups, investors and the screen industry bringing staff or talent to Australia.

  • Partner visas
  • Parent visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Business and investor
  • +1 more
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese
Lawyers found on a register
6 of 6 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDAurora Place, Level 26, 88 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Call (02) 9222 6100 Website for Ajuria Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Ajuria Lawyers works from Aurora Place on Phillip Street. Its About page names five partners, a special counsel, a senior associate, an associate and a lawyer, plus case managers and paralegal staff. It also lists a New Zealand office and representative offices in the United States and Singapore.

Services for employers cover temporary and permanent visas, sponsorship management, program compliance and Labour Market Testing advice. For individuals the site lists partner, parent, skilled and significant investor visas and residence for people the site describes as pre-eminent in their field. The site mentions fixed fees but publishes no amounts.

Points to know

  • Employer services listed include sponsorship management, program compliance, work rights checks and Labour Market Testing advice.
  • Has separate service pages for the National Innovation Visa, start-ups and investors, entertainment and notarial work.
  • Lawyers' profiles on its About page state Spanish, Filipino and Vietnamese.
  • Individuals can book a meeting with a lawyer online, according to its contact page.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Lillian AjuriaPartnerAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Raina BernardezPartnerFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Karen PearsonSpecial CounselFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Ulysses YoungSenior AssociateFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Jenny HuynhAssociateFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Christina NolandLawyerFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Meetings with a lawyer can be booked online through the firm's booking page. No fee published.

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Aurora Place, Level 26, 88 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Sources

D'Ambra Murphy Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Individuals who want a small practice where two solicitors handle the work.

  • ART reviews
  • Judicial review
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
2 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
$350 to $450, one hourfirm's site, 12 Oct 2026
Office
Sydney CBDSuite 601, Level 6, Fayworth House, 379-383 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Call (02) 9264 5999 Website for D'Ambra Murphy Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

D'Ambra Murphy Lawyers is a two-solicitor practice in Fayworth House on Pitt Street, near the corner of Liverpool Street. Its site lists migration advice across all types of migration matters and advocacy in the tribunals and the courts. It also provides notary work, quoted on request.

The first appointment is a one-hour consultation for $350 to $450. After that the firm charges an hourly or flat rate depending on the case, according to its contact page. Office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Points to know

  • Describes itself as a boutique migration law practice where all work is done by migration lawyers.
  • Runs cases in the tribunals and the courts, according to its site.
  • Publishes its first consultation fee: an initial one-hour consultation costs $350 to $450.
  • About a five-minute walk from Town Hall Station, with directions on its contact page.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Kerry MurphySolicitorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Lisa D'AmbraSolicitor & Notary PublicAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Initial one-hour consultation, $350 to $450. Book by phone or the online enquiry form.

Initial one-hour consultation$350 to $450 (GST not stated)

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Suite 601, Level 6, Fayworth House, 379-383 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sources

Dobbie & Devine Immigration Lawyers

Immigration law only, North Sydney

Visa refusals and cancellations, ART matters and court appeals, with a fixed-fee first consultation.

  • Partner visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Citizenship
  • Visa refusals
  • +5 more
  • Mandarin
  • Korean
  • French
  • Tagalog
  • Visayan
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 13 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
$220 incl GST, about 45 minfirm's site, 13 Oct 2026
Office
North SydneySte 602, Level 6, 121 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Call (02) 9037 0884 Website for Dobbie & Devine Immigration Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

A two-director immigration practice in North Sydney. Nigel Dobbie and Xiella Devine are both directors and both appear on the NSW register at the firm.

Its site covers visa applications, sponsorship, citizenship, refusals and cancellations, ART matters and appeals to the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Federal Court and the High Court. The about page lists Mandarin, Korean, French, Tagalog and Visayan as other languages spoken, without saying by whom.

Points to know

  • Publishes its first consultation fee: $220 including GST for about 45 minutes, in person or by video.
  • A separate $330 consultation covers section 56 and 57 requests, notices of intention to cancel or refuse, and ART matters.
  • Lists court work in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Federal Court and the High Court.
  • Director Nigel Dobbie is accredited by the Law Society of NSW as a specialist in immigration law.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Nigel DobbieDirectorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Xiella DevineDirectorFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

General consultation $220 including GST, about 45 minutes, in person or by video. Complex consultation (section 56 and 57 requests, notices of intention to cancel or refuse, ART matters) $330, about 45 minutes.

General consultation, about 45 minutes$220 incl GST
Complex consultation, about 45 minutes$330

From the firm's website, checked 13 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Ste 602, Level 6, 121 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060

Sources

Immigration Solutions Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Partner and family visas, including family violence claims.

  • Partner visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Student visas
  • Visitor visas
  • +4 more
Lawyers found on a register
4 of 4 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDSuite 1304, World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Call 1300 428 472 Website for Immigration Solutions Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Immigration Solutions Lawyers was formerly Anne O'Donoghue & Associates. It works from World Tower on Liverpool Street with four named lawyers, a client service manager and a paralegal. Anne O'Donoghue was admitted in Victoria in 1981 and in NSW in 1987, according to her profile.

Services listed include onshore and offshore partner visas, family violence provisions, resident return visas, visitor and student visas, skilled and employer-sponsored visas, citizenship, character matters, ART review and Ministerial Intervention requests. Fees are not published.

Points to know

  • Four named lawyers at its World Tower office on Liverpool Street.
  • Senior lawyer Lihini Konara focuses on partner visas and family violence claims, according to her profile.
  • Initial consultation with the principal or a senior solicitor, followed by written advice.
  • Open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, according to its contact page.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Anne O'DonoghueDirector & Principal Lawyer, Special Counsel Modern Slavery and Human RightsAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Lihini KonaraSenior Solicitor/Special CounselFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Diane MarkantonakisLawyerFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Palwasha NawabiLawyerFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Initial consultation with Anne O'Donoghue or a senior solicitor, with written advice afterwards. In person in the Sydney CBD, by phone or by Skype. No fee published.

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Suite 1304, World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sources

Kinslor Prince Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Visa refusals, cancellations and character matters that may go to the tribunal or the courts.

  • Partner visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Student visas
  • Protection visas
  • +8 more
Lawyers found on a register
6 of 6 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
3 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDSuite 705, Level 7, 155 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Call (02) 9223 4242 Website for Kinslor Prince Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Kinslor Prince Lawyers is a King Street practice founded in 2010 by David Prince and Joanne Kinslor. The team page lists two principal solicitors, an associate and three solicitors. Its site lists court and tribunal cases, including protection claims, character and cancellation decisions, and a subclass 186 nomination matter.

Solicitor profiles describe work on partner visas, protection visas, section 501 character decisions, family and employer-sponsored migration, student visas, labour agreements, the employer sanction regime and Ministerial Intervention requests. The contact form lists sponsorship, visa applications, refusals, cancellations and appeals as enquiry types. The site does not publish fees.

Points to know

  • Six named solicitors on its team page, all working in immigration law.
  • Lists its own Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court cases on its site, including protection and character cancellation matters.
  • Associate David Brooks appears in the Administrative Review Tribunal and instructs counsel in the Federal Circuit and Family Court and the Federal Court, according to his profile.
  • Joanne Kinslor and David Prince have both taught immigration law at university level, according to their profiles.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Joanne KinslorPrincipal SolicitorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • David PrincePrincipal SolicitorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • David BrooksAssociateAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Donald ChenSolicitorFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Alasdair DougallSolicitorFound on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Christopher ShenSolicitorFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

We didn't find a first-consultation cost on the firm's website Ask the firm when you book.

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Suite 705, Level 7, 155 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sources

Kris Ahn Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Korean, Mandarin, Hindi and Punjabi speakers, and cancellation or character matters.

  • Partner visas
  • Parent visas
  • Child visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • +8 more
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
2 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDSuite 28.02, L28, 31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Call (02) 7255 0101 Website for Kris Ahn Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Kris Ahn Lawyers has its head office on Market Street and a second office in Brisbane. The team page lists a solicitor director, a special counsel, three senior immigration lawyers, six immigration lawyers and a registered migration agent, plus support staff. Kris Ahn was admitted as a solicitor in NSW in 2011, according to his profile.

Services cover employer-sponsored, skilled, partner, parent, carer, remaining relative and child visas, the National Innovation Visa, citizenship, ART appeals of refusals and nomination refusals, waivers and Ministerial intervention. Tony Huang's profile lists merits and judicial review and applications made in immigration detention. Fees are not published.

Points to know

  • Its team page lists ten immigration lawyers below the solicitor director.
  • Lawyer profiles state Korean, Mandarin, Hindi and Punjabi.
  • Handles section 109, 116 and 501 cancellations and section 128 revocations, according to its site.
  • Clients can book a consultation online with any of five named senior lawyers.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Kris AhnFounder and Principal Lawyer, Solicitor DirectorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Yuwen (Tony) HuangSpecial Counsel / Team LeaderAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Consultations booked online with a named senior lawyer. No fee published.

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Suite 28.02, L28, 31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000

Sources

Nomos

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Corporate immigration and individual visas, with a fixed-fee first consultation.

  • Partner visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Citizenship
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
$385 incl GST, up to an hourfirm's site, 12 Oct 2026
Office
Sydney CBDSuite 601, 109 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Call (02) 9079 0247 Website for Nomos (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Nomos is a Pitt Street practice with two directors, both solicitors. It describes its work as legal, immigration and education services for people moving to Australia and New Zealand. Kathryn Viegas has been registered to practise since 2003 and lectures in a graduate migration law course, according to her profile.

Victoria Stevenson has been registered to practise since 2011 and heads the corporate immigration practice. Her profile says she has managed expatriate migration programmes for corporate clients. The first appointment is a paid consultation of up to an hour.

Points to know

  • Charges AUD385 including GST for most initial consultations of up to an hour, paid in advance and held in trust.
  • Consultations run in person, by phone or by Zoom, and the firm says interpreters can be arranged.
  • Director Victoria Stevenson heads its corporate immigration practice and also holds a New Zealand immigration adviser licence, according to her profile.
  • Client stories on the site cover partner visas, subclass 482 and 186 visas, health waivers, review applications and citizenship.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Kathryn ViegasDirector, SolicitorAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Victoria StevensonDirector, Solicitor and Registered Migration AgentFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Most initial consultations AUD385 including GST, up to an hour, paid in advance and held in trust. In person, by phone or by Zoom. Interpreters can be arranged.

Initial consultation (most matters, up to one hour)AUD385 (including GST, where applicable)

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Suite 601, 109 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sources

Ray Turner Immigration Lawyers

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Visa refusals, cancellations and appeals that may need to go to the tribunal or the courts.

  • Partner visas
  • Child visas
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Visa refusals
  • +4 more
Lawyers found on a register
2 of 2 namedchecked 13 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDLevel 7/62 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Call (02) 8223 6500 Website for Ray Turner Immigration Lawyers (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

A Pitt Street immigration practice. Its team page names principal solicitor Alex Ronayne, Ray Turner and a senior migration agent.

The site covers visa applications, refusals, cancellations and Ministerial intervention requests, and has a section on its court work. It asks clients to arrange an initial conference and doesn't publish fees.

Points to know

  • Handles appeals at the Administrative Review Tribunal, the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Federal Court and the High Court, according to its site.
  • Publishes summaries of its own court decisions on its site.
  • Ray Turner is on the Law Society of NSW list of accredited specialists in immigration law.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Ray TurnerAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register
  • Alex RonaynePrincipal SolicitorFound on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

Initial conference arranged by email, phone or the online form. No fee published.

From the firm's website, checked 13 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Level 7/62 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sources

Varess

Immigration law only, Sydney CBD

Employers and individuals with matters that may need tribunal or court representation.

  • Employer-sponsored
  • Skilled visas
  • Student visas
  • Protection visas
  • Citizenship
  • +7 more
Lawyers found on a register
1 of 1 namedchecked 12 Oct 2026
Accredited specialists
1 confirmedLaw Society of NSW list
First consultation
Not published
Office
Sydney CBDLevel 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Call (02) 8668 4433 Website for Varess (opens in a new tab) Fees Office on map
Full profile: lawyers, fees and sources

What the firm does

Varess is an incorporated legal practice at 1 Macquarie Place. Its site lists visa, nomination and sponsorship work, expert opinions and eligibility assessments, citizenship applications and Ministerial intervention requests. It also lists sanctions work, government lobbying and labour agreement negotiation.

The site says it acts for employers from start-ups to multinationals, high net worth individuals, skilled workers, students, global talent applicants, religious organisations, asylum seekers and refugees, and people with health or character issues or facing refusal or cancellation. It does not publish fees or consultation arrangements.

Points to know

  • Represents clients in the Administrative Review Tribunal, the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Federal Court and the High Court, according to its site.
  • Lists immigration-related criminal and civil penalty proceedings among its services.
  • Advises employers on sponsorship, compliance, audits, training and labour agreement negotiation.
  • Principal Farid Varess was admitted to legal practice in 2002, according to the site.

Lawyers named on the firm's site and found on a register

  • Farid VaressPrincipalAccredited specialist, immigration law (Law Society of NSW)Found on the Law Society of NSW register

Consultation and fees

We didn't find a first-consultation cost on the firm's website Ask the firm when you book.

From the firm's website, checked 12 Oct 2026. Ask for a written costs agreement before you start. Visa application charges are paid separately.

Office

Level 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sources

Help and checks in Sydney

Visa refusal and cancellation reviews in Sydney are heard by the Administrative Review Tribunal, whose registry is on Level 6, 83 Clarence Street. The Federal Circuit and Family Court's Terrace Tower registry at 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo handles general federal law and migration matters, according to the court. The Federal Court's NSW registry is in the Law Courts Building at 184 Phillip Street, Queens Square.

Free help is available for some people. The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre on Sussex Street gives free immigration and citizenship advice to eligible people in NSW, and RACS gives legal help to people seeking protection. Legal Aid NSW runs an Immigration Service for refugee and other immigration matters, but says it does not handle student, skilled or business visas.

Nine of the ten firms listed give a Sydney CBD street address on their own websites, and one is in North Sydney. Firms based in Parramatta and western Sydney are held for a separate Parramatta page.

Where matters are heard

  • Administrative Review Tribunal, Sydney registryLevel 6, 83 Clarence Street, Sydney (between York and Kent Streets). Open 8:30am to 5pm weekdays. Phone 1800 228 333.
  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Terrace Tower Group (general federal law and migration matters)Terrace Tower Group Building, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo. The court says it can review some decisions made under the Migration Act 1958. Phone 1300 352 000.
  • Federal Court of Australia, NSW registryLevel 17, Law Courts Building, 184 Phillip St, Queens Square, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Department of Home AffairsOffices in Australia see people by appointment only. The department contacts you if it needs to see you. General enquiries 131 881.

Free help, if you qualify

Check a lawyer or agent

  • LawyersSearch the Law Society of NSW Register of Solicitors for a current practising certificate. Accredited immigration law specialists are listed by the Law Society of NSW.
  • Registered migration agentsSearch the OMARA register for the person's MARN, and check OMARA's disciplinary decisions. Lawyers don't need a MARN to give immigration assistance.
  • Lawyer or agent?Agents can represent you before a review tribunal. If a matter goes to court, such as judicial review, a lawyer can act for you. The difference explained.

Questions people ask about migration lawyers in Sydney

Where are visa reviews and migration court cases handled in Sydney?

The Administrative Review Tribunal's Sydney registry is on Level 6, 83 Clarence Street, open 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays. The Federal Circuit and Family Court lists its Terrace Tower registry, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo, for general federal law and migration matters. The Federal Court's NSW registry is on Level 17 of the Law Courts Building, 184 Phillip Street. Source

How much does a first consultation with an immigration lawyer cost in Sydney?

Four of the ten Sydney firms on this page publish a price for a first consultation on their own websites, checked 12 and 13 October 2026. Dobbie & Devine charges $220 including GST for about 45 minutes. Agape Henry Crux charges $260 plus GST with a solicitor or registered migration agent, or $600 plus GST with an accredited specialist, for about an hour. Nomos charges $385 including GST for up to an hour, and D'Ambra Murphy charges $350 to $450 for one hour. None of the ten says its first consultation is free. Lawyers' fees are separate from the visa application charge paid to the Department of Home Affairs. Prices change, so confirm the cost when you book.

Is there free immigration legal advice in Sydney?

The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre on Sussex Street gives free immigration and citizenship advice to eligible people in NSW, by appointment. Access may be income tested. It gives priority to people experiencing family violence, people with a disability, exploited migrant workers, refugees and people seeking asylum. Source

Can Legal Aid NSW help with a visa?

Legal Aid NSW says its Immigration Service gives free advice, assistance and representation in refugee law and other immigration matters. Its advice page lists family, refugee, partner (including family violence), visitor, bridging and citizenship matters. It says it does not handle student, work or skilled, or business and investment visas. Source

Where can people seeking asylum get legal help in Sydney?

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) gives legal help to people seeking protection in Australia. Its advice line is (02) 8355 7227, open 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm on weekdays. It can only assist people located in Australia. Source

How do I check that a Sydney immigration lawyer is an accredited specialist?

The Law Society of NSW runs a specialist accreditation scheme that includes immigration law. Use its Find a lawyer search and choose Immigration Law in the Accredited Specialist field. Its Register of Solicitors lists NSW solicitors who hold a current practising certificate. Source