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David Tamanika Solicitors

David Tamanika Solicitors

4.7(47 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ballarat

About the company

David Tamanika Solicitors is a law firm based in Ballarat. David Tamanika is the Principal Solicitor and has practised as a criminal defence lawyer in Ballarat for over 15 years. Brooke Tamanika is a solicitor at the firm, and Anita Bowen works in accounts. The firm offers only criminal law, family law and traffic law services. It provides an initial 30-minute, no-obligation consultation.

The firm serves Ballarat, Ararat and Bacchus Marsh. David Tamanika has strong connections with Melbourne's barristers and leading professional service providers in Ballarat. He is highly experienced in County Court appeals, bail applications, pleas and contested hearings in all Courts. The firm has a special interest in all matters of criminal law and cross-jurisdictional matters, such as Intervention Orders and Family and Property matters.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

David Tamanika Solicitors draws consistent praise from clients across Ballarat for family law work, criminal justice matters and estate planning, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the depth of legal knowledge shown by David Tamanika and Brooke Tamanika. Several buyers describe being kept fully informed throughout their matters, noting that the process was explained clearly and that questions were answered promptly by helpful office staff.

A theme running through the feedback is the efficiency with which matters are progressed, with clients describing outcomes that exceeded their expectations, including in complex family law disputes involving fvio and fviio proceedings. Reviewers also mention the calm, respectful and professional manner in which emotionally difficult situations were handled, combining empathy with a focus on achieving an equitable result.

The friendliness of the team is a recurring theme, with clients describing feeling at ease despite the stress of their circumstances, and David's court knowledge and follow-through on commitments are noted. Brooke's guidance is singled out for providing clarity where clients had previously felt lost, while the responsiveness of office staff in supporting clients as needed is also acknowledged. Mediation and divorce matters feature among the work described, alongside the criminal justice and estate planning services reflected in the firm's subtypes.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ray Gavan21 June 2026

Very experienced in the matter of fvio and fviio, highly recommend both David and Brooke. The office staff are impeccable and always there to support as needed

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Tracy Richardson6 March 2026

I was extremely happy with the service from David and his team. David knew the legal system and court rulings inside and out and delivered on promises promptly. I recommend him as an exceptional legal representative.

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Shaz Longley4 March 2026

Highly recommend Dave and the team. I was feeling quite anxious with my situation but felt at ease with the very friendly, professional service I was given. Dave was amazing and the whole process was made with less stress for me having his representation, and I was very happy and appreciative with the outcome.

MB
Mark Battye28 February 2026

Both David and Brooke were very professional, and worked extremly hard to achieve an outcome. There office staff were always very helpful and answered any questions i had I would recommend highly recommend them to any one who needs legal assistance

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Alex Carey11 February 2026

Family law situations can be messy, emotional, and can bring out the worst in people.. it’s different for everyone though. Brooke and the team were nothing short of spectacular as far as keeping everything and everyone calm, respectful, and professional at all times. The service all throughout our time was wonderful, with a great balance between showing empathy for all involved, but achieving an equitable result at the same time. Brooke’s guidance was clear, concise and accurate.. and her friendly ear along the way kept me balanced and focused for a great end result.. apologies for the verbal unloading every one and then.. it’s amazing how much of a difference that makes when someone genuinely makes you feel heard and understood. I wouldn’t not, nor will I ever if needed, hesitate to follow and be guided by Brooke and the team if the need ever arises, and I hope to see your friendly faces around town on the odd occasion to say g’day. Thank you , truly, for everything. Alex

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Mark Jeffery23 June 2025

I had the pleasure of working with David Tamanika Solicitors during a particularly challenging time, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome and the service I received throughout the process. From the very first consultation, they were professional, approachable, and clearly knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything in detail, kept me informed every step of the way, and always made me feel that my case was in capable hands. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, we achieved a successful outcome, and I truly believe it wouldn't have been possible without their guidance and support. They were responsive to all my queries, showed genuine care, and handled everything with integrity and efficiency. I highly recommend David Tamanika Solicitors to anyone in need of legal assistance. Their service has been outstanding from start to finish.

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David Bowen3 March 2025

I would like to thank Brooke and her team for handling our case so smoothly. I would highly recommend Brooke, and her team. A big thank you to you guys.

Family lawyers in Ballarat compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Ballarat are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Olympus Lawyers★ 5,045No
2Cargill Family Law★ 5,021No
3David Tamanika Solicitors (this page)★ 4,747No
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed