We are closed from 21 December 2024 for the festive season. We will reopen on Monday 13 January 2025.
For any appointments, please contact us at firm@svlegal.com or 08 8323 9066. We will contact you when we reopen.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

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lawyers for over 30 years

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Getting you the best results,

to protect your interests now and into the future.

About Us

If you’re looking for a personalised service from experienced local lawyers who care, rest assured we will meet your needs. Established over 30 years ago, we are a trusted, highly experienced and caring legal team.

With origins as the region’s country-based firm, we are experienced in all areas of law.

With an onsite team of local lawyers, conveyancers, barristers and support team, we can handle your matter- big or small.

Whether you’re a business or individual, we are able to assist with your daily legal needs and long-term planning at affordable rates, designed to fit your needs.

We service all of the Fleurieu Peninsula including the townships, Kangaroo Island and Southern Suburbs: McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, The Range, Kuitpo, Hope Forest, Kangarilla, Clarendon, Blewitt Springs, Willunga, Mount Compass, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Myponga, Normanville, Yankalilla, Sellicks Beach, Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana, Seaford, Port Noarlunga, Christies Beach, O’Sullivan Beach, Noarlunga, Christie Downs, Hackham, Huntfield Heights, Onkaparinga Hills, Morphett Vale, Reynella, Flagstaff Hill, Aberfoyle Park, Woodcroft, Reynella. 

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  • Competitive and fixed fee schedules offered for many services

  • Victor Harbor, Kangaroo Island and Adelaide CBD office appointments available

  • Home, business and after-hours appointments available

  • Telephone and video conference appointments by request

Areas Of Practice

Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Care Directives

Family Law Including Divorce and Property Settlements

Deceased Estates and Disputed Estates

Civil Law Disputes & Litigation

Commercial Law

Criminal Law

“Knowing what to expect was really helpful. I’m so glad I had you acting for me in court”

Tricia, Victor Harbor

“A friend recommended Southern Vales Legal and I now use them for all my legal business work. It’s great to have a straight-talking lawyer who knows how to get things done”

Mark, McLaren Vale

“We used Southern Vales Legal for our conveyancing when we bought our home. Great communication and services. We would highly recommend”

Matt and Ellie, Seaford

“I can’t thank you enough for your patience and getting things sorted. I would highly recommend you services to anyone needing a lawyer”

Gemma, Christies Beach

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McLaren Vale

188 Main Road
McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171

Victor Harbor

Flinders Arcade 8/17-21 Ocean St Victor Harbor

Business Hours

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Servicing all southern suburbs of Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula, including McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Willunga, Whites Valley, Blewitt Springs, Kangarilla, The Range, Kuitpo, Dingabledinga, Hope Forest, Port Willunga, Aldinga, Sellicks Beach, Mount Compass, Myponga, Yankalilla, Normanville, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Port Elliot, Middleton, Goolwa, Hindmarsh Island, Maslin Beach, Moana, Seaford, Old Noarlunga, Port Noarlunga, Noarlunga, Hackham, Onkaparinga Hills, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Lonsdale, Morphett Vale, Woodcroft, Reynella, Happy Valley, Hallett Cove, Aberfoyle Park, and Sheidow Park

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