Immigration lawyers in Melbourne
First, the 5 firms we picked in Melbourne, 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.
Australian Migration Lawyers provides immigration law services across Australia. The firm has office locations in Melbourne.
What the firm says it handles
- Partner visas
- Parent visas
- Family visas
- Skilled visas
- Employer sponsored visas
- Protection visas
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- Appeals & cancellations
- Bridging visas
Why we picked it
A Melbourne immigration firm whose principal Perry Q Wood is named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian immigration lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 45, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee · Payment plans
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Kindra Migration Lawyers
Melbourne CBD- Since 2015
- 20 lawyers
Kindra Migration Lawyers is an Australian specialist immigration law firm providing migration advice and assistance to individuals, families and businesses. It was founded in 2015. The firm has offices in Melbourne and Brisbane.
What the firm says it handles
- Corporate immigration
- Personal immigration
- Visa appeals
- Visa cancellations
Why we picked it
A Melbourne migration firm (formerly WLW Migration Lawyers) with James Wardlaw and Jess Williamson both named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian immigration lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 10, 277 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Carina Ford Immigration Lawyers specialises in migration to Australia and related administrative, criminal and sports-law matters. The firm is based in Footscray, Victoria (Level 5, 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray VIC 3011). Several of its lawyers are Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law.
What the firm says it handles
- Skilled migration
- Student visas
- Sponsorship of employees
- Family & partner migration
- Business migration
- Protection visas
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- Visa cancellations
- Visitor visas
Why we picked it
A Footscray immigration firm with Carina Ford, Rick Gunn and Dushan Nikolic all named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian immigration lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 5, 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray VIC 3011
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Nevett Ford is a full-service law firm in Melbourne providing legal advice across business, property and personal law. It offers migration, family, commercial, property and dispute resolution services. The firm traces its history to 1854 and has over 150 years of operation.
What the firm says it handles
- Independent visa applications
- Employer nominations
- Business and corporate sponsored visas
- General skilled migration
- Visa appeals (ART & Federal Court)
Why we picked it
A full-service Melbourne firm with a migration team led by Ryan Curtis-Griffiths, who is named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian immigration lawyers list.
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Clothier Anderson Immigration Lawyers
Carlton- 9 lawyers
- 2 accredited specialists
Clothier Anderson Immigration Lawyers is a specialist immigration and refugee law firm located in Carlton, Melbourne. It provides advice and advocacy across the full spectrum of Australia's migration program.
What the firm says it handles
- Skilled and business visa applications
- Family visa applications
- Protection and humanitarian visas
- Student visa applications
- Visa cancellations
- Review and judicial review applications
Why we picked it
A Carlton immigration practice whose principal Karyn Anderson is named in Doyle's Guide's leading Victorian immigration lawyers list.
- Office
- Level 3, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Refugee Legal
Free legal help for people seeking protection in Australia; hotlines listed on its site (this is not a general visa advice service).
03 9413 0133
- Victoria Legal Aid
Free legal information and help finding assistance for Victorians.
1300 792 387
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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 Melbourne
- How does Zoe pick immigration lawyers in Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Refugee Legal and Victoria Legal Aid under free options.
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