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Donnelly Law Group

Donnelly Law Group

4.8(185 reviews)See reviews ↓·Gold Coast

About the company

Donnelly Law Group is a criminal law firm that has been operating since 1996. It has assisted more than 15,000 people in Queensland. The firm is collaborative, with all criminal lawyers working together on a case. It regularly appears before the Magistrates Court, District Court, and Supreme Court in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional Queensland.

Services are offered state-wide from its Gold Coast and Brisbane offices. The firm provides a free initial consultation and a fixed quote after that consultation. Its main services include criminal law, traffic offences, domestic violence, and bail applications.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Criminal justice representation sits at the centre of what reviewers describe this practice handling, with accounts of clients facing serious charges who were walked through court proceedings and given a realistic view of possible outcomes alongside the strategy intended to reach them. Zachary is named repeatedly for results that surpassed what clients expected, among them securing a release after an unjust police confinement and a successful defence at trial. Jonathon Jones draws praise for the assurance and command of the law he displayed before the magistrate, while Hanna is credited with keeping a client steady, replying quickly and securing a withdrawn charge with no conviction recorded.

Justin is noted for rebuilding a matter from its foundations after inheriting it from a colleague, working through the circumstances and likely consequences in depth. Communication surfaces again and again, with clients feeling informed throughout and spared unpleasant surprises, and the same supportive, patient approach extended to family members. Domestic violence situations feature among the matters handled, and the team-based method is described as making a difficult period easier to bear while delivering results clients rate as better than hoped.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Troy McGuiness21 July 2026

Better than expected outcome, the team at Donnelly were perfessional, helpful and helped get me motivated. I have learnt alot from this and will welcome my future including keeping my job and life together. Amazing result.

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Tino16 July 2026

I absolutely cannot thank these guys enough! Just was on a consultation call with an amazing lady who’s name I had forgotten to ask for but she gave me such great advice, more then any other law firm ive been calling has done. Thank you so much 🙏🏼👍🏼 definitely recommend

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Rema Khuemlan8 July 2026

I am really satisfy with the result i got from the court. can't complain, they did great job and they makesure i get a best outcome i can get. Thank you Donnelly Law Group

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Alex Stinson2 July 2026

Donnelly Law Group is amazing! So professional and very patient and understanding! Jonathan represented me recently and got an ever better than best result!! We are all so greatful for all of his and Donnelly Law groups support!! They all know the law very well and Johnathan represented me confidently, with a fair strategic approach with outstanding results!!! Thank you all!!!

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Wilson Avila25 May 2026

Thank you so much Donnelly law group. To Justin and Zachary you guys made me feel relaxed during this difficult time. I’m so relieved and thankful for the outcome. They are very professional in every way. Donnelly law group is highly recommended for people needing help with drink driving offences. Thank you so much!! you guys are the best.

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ric ford19 May 2026

I engaged Zachary from Donnelly lawyers to take on my case, Zachary did a perfect job always keeping me informed of progress and in court he managed to get the best outcome I could have wished for,at all times he was a total professional and a pleasure to have him represent me Well done Zachary !.

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Carol Bird13 May 2026

Zachary is the most brilliant lawyer we ever came across!!! We could have gave him 10 stars out of 5. We are so happy with tears after he helped us with the release of an unjust confinement by the Police, and also to win our case at court. He gave us hope and relief that justice prevails. Zachary and his team's professionalism have made this possible and we felt so supported and well communicated throughout the whole process. Not only our matter and our concerns were being addressed promptly but also with care and good advice. We highly recommended Zachary and the firm to anyone who is seeking sound and professional service, second to none. We can't thank you enough, Zachary & the team!!! Please keep up with your amazing work, the world needs you.

Criminal lawyers in Gold Coast compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Gold Coast are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Potts Lawyers★ 4,9111No
2David Cole Barrister-at-Law★ 4,955Yes
3Donnelly Law Group (this page)★ 4,8185Yes
4Guardian Criminal Law★ 4,346Yes
Contact
+611300112212donnellylaw.com.au13 Hicks St, Southport QLD 4215
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00