Maitland's experienced local solicitors
Maitland is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in regional NSW, situated on the Hunter River approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Newcastle. The Maitland City local government area encompasses the CBD and surrounding suburbs including East Maitland, Rutherford, Metford, Thornton, Lochinvar, Lorn, Bolwarra, Morpeth, and Beresfield.
Julia Clarke Solicitor has been based in East Maitland at 100 Lawes Street since the firm was established over 35 years ago. We are genuinely local solicitors with a deep knowledge of the Maitland property market, the Maitland Local Court, and the Maitland City Council planning framework. When you instruct us, you deal directly with experienced solicitors who know this city.
Legal services across Maitland City
Conveyancing
Conveyancing is the heart of our practice. We act for buyers and sellers of residential, commercial, and rural properties across the entire Maitland LGA. The area has an enormously varied property market ranging from Maitland CBD commercial premises to the prestigious heritage homes of Lorn and Bolwarra, the affordable new estates of Rutherford and Thornton, the historic village of Morpeth, and the rural-residential properties of Lochinvar and beyond.
Probate and estate administration
We are one of the Hunter's most experienced probate practices, having administered hundreds of Maitland-area estates over more than three decades. We assist executors and administrators with grants of probate, letters of administration, and the full estate administration process.
Wills and estate planning
We prepare wills, enduring powers of attorney, and appointments of enduring guardian for clients across the Maitland area. We offer practical, thorough estate planning that reflects your family circumstances and protects your assets.
Criminal law
We appear regularly in the Maitland Local Court, which is located in Maitland's CBD just minutes from our office. We handle the full range of criminal and traffic matters for Maitland clients.
Family law
We assist Maitland clients with property settlements, parenting arrangements, divorce, and consent orders, aiming always to resolve matters by agreement without unnecessary litigation.