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Maher Lonsdale Legal

Maher Lonsdale Legal

4.8(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Dubbo

About the company

Maher Lonsdale Legal is a law firm based near Dubbo NSW. Amy Lonsdale has over 10 years' experience in criminal litigation. She began her career as a defence solicitor with Legal Aid NSW and worked as a Prosecutor at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of NSW for 8 years. Lucy Maher began her legal career as a Judges Associate in the District Court of New South Wales.

She worked at Legal Aid NSW where she managed a 'mixed practice' and appeared in criminal courts throughout Western NSW, and was a Senior Solicitor at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of NSW. The firm provides services including Criminal Court Defence, Children's Court Criminal Defence, Traffic Law, Wills, Family Law, and Mediations.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Legal work spanning criminal defence, family matters and general litigation is handled by a team at Maher Lonsdale Legal in Dubbo that reviewers consistently describe as well prepared and knowledgeable. Several customers highlight Amy, noting her thoroughness, empathy and determination in advocating for clients, while others single out Lucy for staying calm and firm in court and for explaining what to expect during a difficult process. A point that comes up often is transparency around costs: the fee agreement is explained at the outset, estimates are provided upfront and clients are kept informed as matters progress, which reviewers contrast with their experience of other firms.

Speed is another recurring theme, with instructions acted on promptly and peripheral issues passed to the solicitor suited to handle them. Reviewers repeatedly mention that complicated and extensive matters were made easier to navigate, that the team showed genuine care and that advice was practical rather than intimidating. Criminal law expertise, including a background as former public prosecutors, is cited as giving clients confidence in the strategy adopted. Family-related work and court representation feature among the matters described, and the supportive, personable manner of the staff is a detail that appears throughout the feedback.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Amy Lee19 December 2025

Amy Lonsdale is an outstanding lawyer. She is highly knowledgeable, transparent, and incredibly empathetic. Her trauma-informed approach made me feel safe, understood, and supported throughout the process. Amy consistently went above and beyond and was always clear and forthcoming. I am extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her.

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Lauren P18 December 2025

Knowledgeable. Transparent. Respectful. Professional. I worked first with Lucy, and she was great. In court she was calm and firm. She was clear with what I should expect, but compassionate in how she dealt with me during a very difficult process. As peripheral issues arose, Amy became involved when issues fell in her wheelhouse. Amy was very fast acting and lovely to deal with. They were upfront about the estimate of costs and would identify where costs could be saved. They were a fantastic team. I would definitely use MLL again.

RM
Robyn M18 December 2025

The lawyers at MLL were very well prepared and knowledgeable. They were clear on what work would cost & the procedures that would be involved. They made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I would definitely use them again.

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N & J Osborne18 December 2025

MLL were very well prepared and had a superb understanding of relevant issues. They were transparent in their work, costs and procedures. Without their skills this situation would have been far more complex to navigate. Highly recommend this team.

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anne mattappallil18 December 2025

I cannot recommend Maher Lonsdale Lawyers highly enough. The team in Dubbo were exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and well prepared from start to finish. They were clear and transparent about costs, explained every step of the process, and took the time to ensure I felt supported and informed throughout. What could have been an overwhelming experience was made far easier thanks to their expertise and care. I would absolutely use their services again and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing legal support.

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Harry C18 December 2025

The cost agreement was thoroughly explained to me upon signing up with Maher Lonsdale Legal. They took my instructions immediately! The benefit of seeing my money was put to work straight away. My matter is complicated and extensive. However, I have been updated regularly compared to other firms I have engaged with. The price was cheap as compared to other firms in Dubbo area.

JC
Jessica Christiansen18 December 2025

Didn't follow instruction, is unresponsive and overpriced. Left feeling unrepresented.

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Contact
+61258366631www.maherlonsdalelegal.comSte 3/148 Brisbane St, Dubbo NSW 2830
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed