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Cudmore Legal | Family Lawyers Brisbane

Cudmore Legal | Family Lawyers Brisbane

4.7(122 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brisbane

About the company

Cudmore Legal is a divorce and family law firm based in Brisbane. The firm serves clients in Brisbane (including Aspley), the Gold Coast, and surrounding areas. Its family law solicitors work closely together as a team. Cudmore Legal offers a free consultation. The firm provides family law services including divorce, domestic violence, property settlements, child custody, financial separation, parenting, mediation representation, binding financial agreements, divorce applications, court representation, consent orders, and prenuptial agreements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Consent orders, divorce and complex separations form the bulk of the work described by those who instruct Cudmore Legal, and the accounts suggest a practice built on close attention to each client's circumstances. One thing mentioned again and again is the effort made to understand the full situation before any advice is given, followed by explanations in plain terms at every stage. Joseph is named repeatedly for thorough preparation and forceful courtroom advocacy, while Hannah and Yashmin are credited with guiding clients through consent orders and divorce with a minimum of stress.

Derek Chew earns mention for listening carefully and working with notable diligence, and Madison is remembered for compassionate, practical guidance. Luis is portrayed as patient, confident and knowledgeable about consent orders, and Allyson Gagliardi is associated with empathy and professionalism through a divorce. Clear and honest advice, including a realistic view of likely outcomes for a client living interstate, recurs across the feedback. Reviewers also note prompt handling of several legal matters at once, carefully structured fee arrangements, and the support of the wider team, with Alina Rylko helping a single mother reach a just result.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Michael Freshwater14 June 2026

I came to Joseph at Cudmore Legal during one of the most stressful and complex periods of my life, navigating multiple serious legal matters while also dealing with a high-conflict separation. From the outset, Joseph was genuine and invested — not just in the legal outcomes, but in actually understanding the full picture of what I was going through. He successfully defended me across several matters, and throughout the process he brought a level of personal care that you don’t often find in legal representation. He took the time to understand the dynamics at play, communicated clearly, and never made me feel like just another file on his desk. If you’re facing serious charges and need someone who will fight hard for you while treating you with respect and genuine concern, I can’t recommend Joseph highly enough. He delivered results when it mattered most.

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Natalie Platt17 December 2025

At one of the most difficult times of my life, I was fortunate to find Hannah and Yashmin at Cudmore Legal. During an incredibly emotional and traumatic period, when I struggled to think clearly for myself, they guided me with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering support. They helped me navigate both my Consent Order and Divorce with minimal stress and fuss. I cannot thank them enough. Thanks to their guidance, I am now on the other side—an empowered woman who has truly moved on with her life.

KC
Kaori C25 November 2025

I spoke to many lawyers before finding Gary, and he has truly been the best. He genuinely listens and cares about me and my son. My matter was quite complex, but Gary, Brittany, and Melanie worked together as an amazing team and achieved a positive outcome for us. Gary always took the time to hear my concerns, and his advice was consistently sharp, thoughtful, and professional. He also responded quickly whenever I needed support. Without Gary and his team, I don’t think I would have been able to achieve the result I have today. I honestly can’t recommend Gary highly enough.

CJ
Cobie Jade3 November 2025

Madison from Cudmore Legal was absolutely amazing. She provided clear, compassionate, and practical advice that truly helped me feel supported and informed during a very difficult time. Her professionalism and genuine care made all the difference, I can’t recommend her highly enough.

JD
jardim da vida22 October 2025

My name is Maxinaldo, and I had the privilege of being represented by Joseph from Cudmore Legal in a very difficult court case. From the very beginning, Joseph went above and beyond to ensure I understood every step of the process and that my case was handled with the utmost care and professionalism. He was always available to answer my questions, offered honest and clear advice, and fought tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for me. His dedication, compassion, and attention to detail made all the difference during an incredibly stressful time. Thanks to Joseph’s hard work and expertise, my case reached a positive resolution. I’m truly grateful for his support and would highly recommend him and Cudmore Legal to anyone in need of a committed and outstanding lawyer. Maxinaldo Rodrigues

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Fabian Mendoza25 September 2025

I come with the best possible update to this review: My custody battle has finally been resolved with equal shared parental responsibility, and I owe it to Madison Tomkyns at Cudmore Legal. Since taking the reins of my case, Madison has been a guardian angel. Her advice and understanding made me feel at ease at all times, her ability to draft complex legal documents in the blink of an eye is still so incredibly impressive to me, and she is an incredible advocate and communicator when it comes to trial appearances. I could not have asked for anyone better for Alina to entrust my case to, and it was a truly special moment in my life when Madison and Alina called me together to deliver the life-changing news. I will never forget that moment as long as I live. I have my family back, and I am forever grateful. Thank you to Tahlia and the other paralegals who kept everything running so smoothly, thank you to Alina for delivering when it mattered the absolute most in my life, thank you to Madison for being the rock that patiently and skillfully steered this case to a happy ending, and thank you to Luke Cudmore for your understanding and compassion with my situation, and allowing me to see it through to the very end with you and your amazing team. Five stars is not enough. Thank you all so, so much, for everything. (Original Review: I am fortunate enough to be represented by Alina Rylko at Cudmore Legal. Combining her kind nature and her brilliant legal mind, she is the driving force behind the incredible success of my case. I am in awe of her work, and will forever be in her debt for what she has achieved for me and for my family. Overall, their team has been absolutely fantastic. Their director Luke is a consummate professional, their paralegal staff go above and beyond in keeping communication detailed yet efficient, and their team of lawyers really care about the client, not just the outcome. Highest of recommendations for Cudmore Legal, I couldn't be happier.)

LH
Lisa Hay19 August 2025

Hannah Van Wyk in particular at Cudmore Legal Brisbane office, was unbelievably supportive, understanding, professional and showed genuine care and concern throughout this very challenging and expensive experience. Unfortunately, I did however encounter one bad experience with another solicitor who assisted during the course of my case, who was not so professional, showed no empathy, no support, or dedication to my case. But, I can not fault Hannah's integrity and kindness, when I needed it the most. I highly recommend Hannah and Cudmore Legal.

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Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
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