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Watling Roche Lawyers

Watling Roche Lawyers

5.0(142 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brisbane

About the company

Watling Roche Lawyers is a law firm led by Principal Solicitor Ryan Roche, who is the owner and legal practice director. Ryan Roche has been admitted as a solicitor in the High Court of Australia and is a member of the Queensland Law Society. The firm specialises in criminal, traffic and domestic violence law and offers legal representation throughout Queensland. Its lawyers appear in all courts throughout Brisbane, Cabalaba, Ipswich, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

The firm offers fixed fee billing and, for personal injury claims, no win – no fee billing. It provides free initial consultations with a lawyer and engages barristers in Brisbane for serious criminal matters in the District or Supreme Court. Main services include criminal law, traffic law, domestic violence, drink or drug driving, work licence applications, special hardship orders, conveyancing and personal injury.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Brisbane clients of Watling Roche Lawyers consistently describe a practice built around clear communication and steady support through stressful legal matters. Several reviewers highlight criminal charges, including assault and drink driving cases, where Ryan is repeatedly named for his calm and focused approach under pressure. Customers describe being kept informed at every stage, with questions answered promptly and explanations given in plain terms, and many note that they felt neither judged nor rushed while their matters were explained.

Punctuality and reliability come up often, with clients recalling a lawyer who was approachable and contactable whenever reassurance was needed. The quality of outcomes is a recurring theme, with no-conviction results and other favourable resolutions attributed to thorough preparation and hard work behind the scenes. Advocacy in court is mentioned specifically, with one account noting effective representation on a client's behalf.

New clients facing their first legal matter describe the process as far less daunting than expected because of the patience and honesty shown. The care taken to understand each person's circumstances, and the genuine commitment to achieving the result sought, are points that come up repeatedly across the feedback. The tone throughout is one of gratitude for help during a difficult period, with many expressing that they would return to the firm for future legal needs.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Kirk Faccioni9 July 2026

I had a really great experience with Ryan the past year or so and was great help to me and got the result in the end that was best! I appreciate everything and would go through watling Roche lawyer’s again.

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rebekah larkins30 June 2026

We are incredibly grateful for the support and professionalism shown by Ryan while helping us through a very stressful assault charge. From the very beginning, he was absolutely amazing, always making time to talk us through the process and ensuring we understood every step along the way. During what was an incredibly overwhelming time, especially when I was feeling anxious and stressed, Ryan was a calm and reassuring presence. His patience, clear communication, and genuine care made a huge difference to us. He also provided excellent guidance on how to present myself, which gave me confidence and clarity going into each stage of the case. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we achieved a really positive outcome. We highly recommend Ryan to anyone needing a knowledgeable, compassionate, and reliable lawyer. We couldn’t have asked for better support.

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Biehl Khanh Van22 May 2026

I would like to say a big thank you to my lawyer, Ryan Roche. He is professional, intelligent, and caring towards his clients. He understands his clients’ feelings, replies to messages promptly, and works very hard to achieve a very good outcome. I am very happy with him and the service he provided. I would recommend Ryan Roche to anyone seeking legal lawyer Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it.

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wil doble7 May 2026

Ryan handled my drink driving case and I genuinely couldn’t be more grateful. From the start he was professional, reassuring and always kept me informed throughout the whole process. He worked incredibly hard on my case and achieved one of the best possible outcomes I could’ve hoped for. What stood out most was how much he actually cared, he didn’t make me feel judged and always took the time to explain everything clearly. If anyone is looking for a lawyer who is knowledgeable, dedicated and genuinely fights for the best result, I highly recommend Ryan. Thank you again for everything.

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Lex Long5 March 2026

I can’t recommend my lawyer highly enough. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me. They took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, answered all my questions, and always made me feel confident that my case was in the right hands.

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Cynthia Cook3 March 2026

Ryan made what could have been a really stressful situation so much easier. He was fantastic to deal with, kept me informed every step of the way, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. I really appreciate all the hard work and support thank you, Ryan!

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Brianna Davey3 March 2026

Ryan did absolutely amazing work and was a complete life saver! Recommend 100% if you’re wanting the best possible outcome. Thank you Ryan.

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1Watling Roche Lawyers (this page)★ 5,0142Yes
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Contact
+61731881767www.watlingroche.com.auLevel 10/95 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
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