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Richardson Murray

Richardson Murray

4.8(152 reviews)See reviews ↓·Gold Coast

About the company

Richardson Murray is a boutique family law firm. Its team includes Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialists, Senior Associates, Lawyers and Senior Paralegals. The firm is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland, the Gold Coast District Law Association, the Queensland Law Society, the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence, the Family Law Section, Varsity Lakes Community Limited and Early Risers.

Richardson Murray provides family law services including divorce, domestic violence, family and relationships, financial matters, international family law, parenting matters, and mediation. The firm provides services in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Northern NSW and Fraser Coast. It works with counsellors, family report writers, psychologists and psychiatrists.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Divorce and family court matters form the core of the work described by clients of Richardson Murray, who write about a practice where technical skill sits alongside genuine personal care. Reviewers repeatedly note that advice was delivered clearly and practically, with options explained in terms that made sense during overwhelming circumstances, and that communication continued consistently before, during and after each stage. Named staff feature heavily in feedback: Stephanie Murray is singled out for courtroom leadership and firm advocacy when required, while Indy Morcombe, Dakota Hallett, Ruby, Rosie and Rebekah are each acknowledged for empathy, patience and thoroughness in guiding clients through stressful processes.

A recurring theme is the emotional support offered alongside legal representation, with clients describing themselves as heard, valued and confident their matter was being handled well. Promptness and responsiveness are mentioned often, including one account of a matter progressed substantially within days after a change of representation. The reassurance clients draw from the personal attention they receive is a point that comes up often, and the depth of family law knowledge shown across divorce, parenting and court proceedings is what clients return to.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Blake Ulyate4 August 2026

Dakota Hallett was exceptional throughout my matter. She struck the perfect balance between being highly professional and genuinely relatable, which made a very stressful process much easier to navigate. She was incredibly empathetic and took the time to listen and understand my concerns, while also providing clear, practical advice. Her technical knowledge and competence were obvious from the outset, and I always felt confident that my case was in capable hands. I would highly recommend Dakota to anyone looking for a lawyer who is not only extremely knowledgeable but also approachable, compassionate, and easy to work with.

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Maddi Collins30 July 2026

I am so grateful that a good friend referred me to Dakota Hallett for my family law matter. From our very first conversation, Dakota's knowledge and professionalism gave me complete confidence that I was in the right hands. Her kindness, compassion, and genuine support was truly unmatched during such a difficult time. Family law can be incredibly overwhelming, but Dakota made such a stressful process feel so much more manageable. She also gave me the confidence to trust myself and my decisions throughout the process and going forward, which meant more than I can put into words. I cannot recommend Dakota highly enough.

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Indy Hart16 July 2026

After having a lawyer who was not able to achieve a single outcome in my favour across 6 mths, I finally terminated my current law firm and went to Richardson Murry. I could not be happier. In literally 4 days they created miracles from what could not be done in 6 months. I would highly recommend this fantastic team. They are caring and truly want to help you achieve your outcome and work all hours to achieve whats required. When it comes to Family Law they will make the process feel like someone has your back and deliver the outcome thats best for you. Thank you Richardson Murry I finally felt heard and got what I was entitled to. I couldn't be more appreciative.

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Karen Lucas5 June 2026

Ruby has seen me through one of the darkest and most traumatic times in my life. I never thought I would find myself in such a situation but from my very first meeting with her I felt heard, supported and safe. If you are ever unsure, or don't know what to do next, Ruby and her team will steer you through. Many thanks🌻

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Jordan Fisher13 May 2026

I was referred to Richardson & Murray Family Law by a very well connected client of mine. From the very beginning, I was introduced to Stephanie Murray and Indy Morcombe, and after our initial conversations, I felt confident engaging their services immediately. I had the privilege of working closely with Indy in particular throughout my family law matter, and I can confidently say she did an outstanding job. While I have no doubt my matter was nowhere near the complexity or financial scale of some of their other clients, the level of service, care and professionalism I received was second to none. The team was always prompt, knowledgeable, proactive with follow-ups, and consistently provided clear and practical advice throughout the process. Although the matter ultimately took longer and cost more than I had hoped, this was entirely due to delays from the other side and in no way a reflection of Richardson & Murray. In fact, they were continually following up the other parties to keep things progressing. I highly recommend Richardson & Murray, and especially Indy Morcombe. I have already referred a number of people to them and will continue recommending them to anyone needing family law representation.

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Amelia Gould5 May 2026

I cannot recommend Ruby Priestley highly enough. During one of the most stressful periods of my life, Ruby provided not only expert legal advice but also genuine compassion and support. Throughout every stage of my matter, Ruby took the time to keep me informed. Ruby’s dedication was incredible and I felt I could truly rely on her. The outcome I ultimately received exceeded my expectations. I’m incredibly grateful for Ruby’s assistance and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable, talented, considerate and caring family lawyer.

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neenyh6 March 2026

Thank goodness for being urged to go to Richardson Murray Lawyers. I cannot thank them all enough. Especially Madison who dealt directly with me and my legal issue. This process was all new, overwhelming and scary to me. Madison was always there with an open ear to listen to my issues and concerns. She explained the options in terms that I understood and gave great advice on what the different steps were to be taken and where they might go. She was genuine with her support and was extraordinary in her caring, compassionate and friendly way especially when we had a few bumps in the road of this process. She kept me up to date with what was going on and nothing was too much bother. In the future if I need legal advice and help this is the only place I would go. Thank you everyone!!

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Contact
+61756195933richardson-murray.lawUnit 2016/89/91 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed