Immigration lawyers in Adelaide
First, the 5 firms we picked in Adelaide, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Estrin Saul provides immigration law and migration services for individuals and businesses in Australia. The firm offers advice on visas, citizenship, appeals and sponsorship compliance. It has offices in Perth and Adelaide.
What the firm says it handles
- Employer sponsored work visas
- Sports, talent & entertainment visas
- Maritime crew visas
- Sponsorship monitoring & compliance
- Appealing a visa refusal
- Family & partner visas
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- Citizenship & resident return visas
Why we picked it
A specialist immigration law firm with an Adelaide office where Mitchell Simmons is named by Doyle's Guide as a leading South Australian immigration lawyer.
- Office
- Level 20, 115 King William Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
MSM Legal practises migration and wills & estates law in Australia. Its lawyers and registered migration agents work with clients throughout Australia and the world.
What the firm says it handles
- Skilled visas
- Employer sponsored visas
- Business visas
- Partner visas
- Parent visas
- Child visas
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- Humanitarian visas
Why we picked it
A boutique Adelaide law firm for migration and estate law where Catherine Follett is named by Doyle's Guide as a leading South Australian immigration lawyer.
- Office
- 117 Wright Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Corsers Lawyers is an Adelaide legal practice providing commercial, immigration and property conveyancing services. It also advises on wills, estates, litigation and dispute resolution. The practice was established in Adelaide in 1990.
What the firm says it handles
- Visa applications
- Visa refusal and cancellation appeals
- Citizenship application appeals
- Tribunal appeals (AAT/ART)
- Ministerial intervention applications
Why we picked it
An Adelaide commercial, property and immigration firm whose partner Patrick Quan, a registered migration agent, is named by Doyle's Guide as a leading South Australian immigration lawyer.
- Office
- Level 4, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Work Visa Lawyers is a migration firm providing Australian visa and immigration services. It is based in Adelaide, South Australia and was founded in 2011.
What the firm says it handles
- Skilled visas (189/190/491/191)
- Employer‑sponsored visas (482/186/494)
- Partner and family visas
- Student visas (subclass 500)
Why we picked it
A dedicated immigration firm with an inner-western Adelaide office whose principal Chris Johnston is named by Doyle's Guide as a leading South Australian immigration lawyer.
- Office
- 212 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Beena Rezaee Legal & Migration provides legal and migration services, including immigration and citizenship, commercial and family law. It has offices in Prospect, South Australia and Dandenong, Victoria.
What the firm says it handles
- Family & Partner visas
- Employer sponsored & business visas
- Student visas
- Skilled visas
- Refugee, protection & humanitarian visas
- Visa cancellations
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- Appeals & judicial review
- Citizenship applications
Why we picked it
A northern Adelaide immigration and general practice whose principal solicitor Besmellah Rezaee was awarded the Law Council of Australia's inaugural Young Migration Lawyer of the Year in 2014 and is also listed by Doyle's Guide among leading SA immigration lawyers.
- Firm's own profile: principal Besmellah Rezaee awarded the Law Council of Australia's inaugural Young Migration Lawyer of the Year in 2014 (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Besmellah Rezae (listed with 'Besmella Rezae Legal & Migration') among leading immigration lawyers and agents, SA (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 295 Prospect Road, Blair Athol SA 5084
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Services Commission of SA
State legal aid commission; its civil law division has a migration service, and the Legal Helpline is free.
1300 366 424
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When you need a immigration lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a immigration lawyer:
- A visa application has been refused or a visa cancelled, and review rights may apply.
- You are sponsoring someone, or being sponsored, and the requirements look complicated.
- Your visa history is complex and a new application depends on it.
Questions about immigration lawyers in Adelaide
- How does Zoe pick immigration lawyers in Adelaide?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does immigration law cover?
- Visas: refused applications and cancellations, review rights, sponsorship, and complex visa histories. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a immigration lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a immigration lawyer: A visa application has been refused or a visa cancelled, and review rights may apply; You are sponsoring someone, or being sponsored, and the requirements look complicated; Your visa history is complex and a new application depends on it. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for immigration matters in Adelaide?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Services Commission of SA under free options.
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