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Elysian Law helps people across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Queensland with family law, protection orders and domestic violence-related criminal charges. Every matter runs on clear fixed fees, paid in stages, and starts with a free 30-minute conference with a senior solicitor. These reviews were shared by our clients on Google. We show first names and initials to protect their privacy.

“from the very first contact I made with Nichale she made me feel heard and protected.”
Reanna B. · Protection order
“the fixed-fee structure gave us real peace of mind throughout the process.”
Katerina C. · Fixed fees
“They helped me successfully defend myself against false allegations”
Abdellah R. · Responding to a protection order

Protection orders: seeking protection

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Reanna B.★★★★★

I cannot express how grateful I am for the incredible support and guidance I received from Nichale during one of the most difficult times in my life. Experiencing domestic violence was very overwhelming and terrifying but from the very first contact I made with Nichale she made me feel heard and protected. Nichale handled my case with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and dedication. She explained every step of the legal process clearly and made sure I felt empowered to make decisions. I whole heartedly recommend Nichale to anyone who needs a strong, knowledgeable advocate during such a difficult time. I will be forever grateful for her help.

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Kristi S.★★★★★

Nichale was exceptional throughout my matter. She was organised, responsive, and warm in her communication, which immediately put me at ease.

She explained everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and advocated strongly on my behalf until the very end. During a very stressful process, I felt relieved and secure knowing she was in my corner.

I highly recommend Nichale for her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for her clients.

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Rach S.★★★★★

Nichale is a variable smorgasbord of excellence. Not only is she professional, knowledgeable, and approachable in her operation, she genuinely and unequivocally cares about her clients and the outcomes she achieves for them. Trustworthy, dedicated, empathetic, and passionate are all words that come to mind when I think of Nichale and my countless previous interactions with her. If you’re seeking assistance with matters involving domestic or family violence, I highly recommend your reach out to Nichale at Elysian Law. 10/5 stars!

Responding to a protection order

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Abdellah R.★★★★★

I cannot recommend Elysian Law highly enough. From the very beginning, they treated my case with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication. They helped me successfully defend myself against false allegations, which was an incredibly stressful and emotional time in my life. Their knowledge, strategy, and support made all the difference, and the outcome speaks for itself.

What truly sets Elysian Law apart is that their support didn’t stop there. They continue to stand by me and are now helping me with my ongoing matter to reunite me with my children. I feel heard, respected, and genuinely supported every step of the way.

If you’re looking for a legal team that is thorough, honest, and truly invested in achieving the best possible outcome for their clients, I strongly recommend Elysian Law. They have given me confidence and hope during one of the hardest periods of my life.

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Dale F.★★★★★

I highly recommend Nichale Bool and Rachel Hew at Elysian Law. They came onto my case late in the process but quickly got up to speed and worked tirelessly to achieve an excellent outcome.

Throughout a very stressful time, they were professional, responsive, and provided clear, practical advice. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, the matter was resolved by way of an undertaking from me and the withdrawal of the application by my ex.

Their dedication and commitment made all the difference. I am extremely grateful for their representation and would not hesitate to recommend Elysian Law to anyone needing strong legal support.

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Locky W.★★★★★

6 months ago, my stressful journey had begun by being exposed to the courts and legal proceedings. My career was at jeopardy and my only option was to contest the imposition. Thankfully I called Elysian Law. From day one, Nichale and Laura provided reassurance throughout the process, and also provided professionalism and commitment to my case. My experience has been very gratifying due to the positive outcome which in return was the result of their commitment, support and understanding. I'm very glad I had Elysian Law representing me. Thankyou

Talk to a senior solicitor about your situation.Free 30-minute conference. Fixed fees, paid in stages. Payment plans available.

Criminal and domestic violence charges

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Kyle G.★★★★★

Last year, I was involved in a legal matter that had massive implications to my career and also my life in general. I was recommended to contact Nichale and brief her regarding this. From our first meeting, I found Nichale to be extremely professional, understanding and importantly, empathetic. For the duration of this legal battle, I always felt that Nichale had my best interest in mind and I knew she was always supportive of me. Nichale contacted me regularly and kept me updated and informed of how my case was progressing. I would absolutely recommend Nichale to anyone requiring legal representation. Thank you again Nichale, you got my life and my job back.

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Kere M.★★★★★

I can’t thank Laura enough for the dedication and hard work she put into my case. From start to finish, she was professional, relentless, and genuinely invested in getting the best possible outcome for me. She went above and beyond, fought for me when it mattered most, and ultimately helped me beat all my charges and convictions.

Laura explained everything clearly, kept me informed, and gave me confidence during one of the most stressful times of my life. If you want a lawyer who actually cares and works hard for her clients, I highly recommend Laura.

Family law, separation and parenting

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Nora I.★★★★★

I highly recommend Laura Summerville & her team at Elysian Law especially in the area of family law. Provided legal advice, guidance & support during a very stressful time with my separation & settlement involving a non participating abusive ex

Were very cost effective in comparison to other law firms that I sought quotes from & I paid a fixed fee for services that I negotiated & requested myself.

Laura is professional, prompt with comms btw myself & ex lawyer & very supportive with the end result of myself achieving what I knew I deserved!

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An T.★★★★★

Both Nichael and Laura have been the best legal representation after a catastrophic separation. After numerous frustrating experiences speaking to other firms, I can confidently recommend Elysian Law. Realistic yet concise advice, transparent fees, and they genuinely get things done.

Nichael has extensive knowledge in the sector and her grounded approach helped me survive the endless legal battles. It is so vital to stay focused when your whole life tips upside down. Nichael and Laura have represented me so well! It honestly was miracle that I found them!

Thank you, Elysian Law.

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M. P.★★★★★

I had Laura assisting me with my family law matter after a horrible experience with another legal practice. I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing lawyer to assist me. Laura was 10/10.

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Sam J.★★★★★

Elysian Law was the first legal firm that actually understood me and was compassionate about my situation. I was after some family law advice and Laura was able to help me incredibly quickly.

She got the results I was after and I cannot recommend her enough. I liked the fact that they offered fixed fees so I knew exactly what services I was getting and what my money was going towards. Thank you so much!

Fixed fees and value

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Katerina C.★★★★★

Absolutely fantastic experience with Elysian Law. They were professional, supportive and genuinely made a difficult situation feel much more manageable. We achieved a great outcome, and the fixed-fee structure gave us real peace of mind throughout the process. Couldn’t be happier with the service — highly recommend Elysian Law!

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Kev F.★★★★★

I chose Elysian due to their specialised experience.

Found Nichale and the team to be very knowledgable whilst also being compassionate and understanding towards a complicated legal situation.

Pricing was also very fair.

Talk to a senior solicitor about your situation.Free 30-minute conference. Fixed fees, paid in stages. Payment plans available.

More client stories

Some of our clients prefer not to leave a public Google review. For safety and privacy reasons, they shared their experience with us directly instead, so that others in a similar situation feel more confident taking the next step. These stories come from people on both sides of protection order matters, whether they were seeking protection or responding to an application. Names are shortened to protect their privacy.

Dealt with Nichale on a daunting case where my future was very uncertain, her knowledge and advice was the only reason I have my freedom. She is unjudgemental and relatable. Strongly recommend her services.
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Anonymous
I am an aggrieved in a final protection order. I went to the police for help, however I had to seek Nichale's assistance. She came highly recommended from other colleagues at Police Headquarters and in the regions. She explained the law, the process and fought for me when it started to become overwhelming. Nichale's knowledge of all things DV, as well as her tenacity and commitment, was essential in getting me the protection order I needed. Nichale genuinely cared about me and my situation and in future, if I ever needed help again, Nichale is the first person I will turn to.
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Michael F.
Detective Senior Constable
After finally leaving a long relationship and coming to Queensland, I needed help to stop my previous partner from continuously contacting me and my son. Due to my health issues, the constant contact really affected my mental health, and I just wanted it to stop. Nichale helped me to stop the contact and worked around my health needs. My previous partner constantly challenged the protection order in court and Nichale fought for it to stay in place. She was kind, considerate and really cared about us.
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Patricia B.
Retired CBA bank consultant
Laura represented me in my employment and domestic violence matter. It was a long process but Laura was there every step of the way fighting for me. I have learned a lot from this experience both professionally and most importantly that I had someone like Laura who listened. Thank you very much. I shall use this experience to help others.
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Anonymous
I had the pleasure of having Laura represent me recently in criminal charges and DV proceedings. I can't thank Laura enough for her professionalism and knowledge of the DV area. She listened and made the process less stressful than it needed to be.
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Anonymous
I found Laura professional, knowledgeable and easily accessible. She put me at ease straight away and guided me through what was a difficult legal process. Her empathy and guidance is something I couldn't speak highly of. Her experience in the domestic violence law and family law assisted me throughout a lengthy and emotional process. I am grateful to Laura for the hard work she put in for me.
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