Court-experienced lawyers, Beaudesert to the Gold Coast

We deal with life.Lawyers that deal with real life problems.

Practical, experienced legal representation in Family Law, Criminal Law, Legal Aid and Wills & Estates, for clients across Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Tamborine, Southport and Brisbane.

Member of the Queensland Law Society Authorised provider for Legal Aid Queensland

Founded by a solicitor with 30 years in law. A local firm that only takes on a limited number of clients at a time.

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Years in Law
Carolyn Buchan, Founder
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QLS Solicitor of the Year
Terry Stedman, 2017
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Locations Served
Beaudesert to Brisbane
$220
Flat Initial Consultation
1 hour, GST included

Areas of Law

Legal help across the matters that matter most

Clear, practical advice and court representation, tailored to your situation.

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Family Law

Family law, domestic violence and child protection matters, handled with experience and genuine care for what your family is going through.

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Criminal Law

Representation in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Court, from initial advice through to trial or sentencing.

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Legal Aid

An authorised Legal Aid Queensland provider. We help eligible clients apply and represent them through the process.

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Wills & Estates

Practical, compassionate support with wills and estate matters, for you and the people you care about.

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Also assisting with: Domestic Violence Traffic Matters Child Protection Child Safety

Our Story

From a country town, to the coast.

Country to Coast Lawyers began in the country town of Beaudesert and grew to represent clients across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. We provide court representation in Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Tamborine, Southport and Brisbane, with offices in Beaudesert, Tamborine and Beenleigh.

We are committed to practical, cost-efficient legal advice and court representation, and we only take on a limited number of clients at any time, so your case gets the attention it deserves.

Beaudesert Beenleigh Tamborine Southport Brisbane
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Why Clients Choose Us

Real court experience, on your side

Meet the solicitors leading your case.

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Carolyn Buchan

Founder & Director

Carolyn began her legal career as a courthouse clerk before earning a Bond University scholarship to study Law and Psychology. She has since worked with the Department of Justice, Corrective Services, Child Safety, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Queensland Police.

She has represented clients in Criminal, Domestic Violence, Child Protection, Family and Civil Law for nearly 20 years as a solicitor.

30 years in law Justice of the Peace, 30 years
Portrait of Terry Stedman, Solicitor at Country to Coast Lawyers

Terry Stedman

Solicitor

Terry is passionate about assisting parents in the Child Protection Courts and helped establish Queensland's first Duty Lawyer Service for Child Protection matters, at the Beenleigh Children's Court.

Admitted as a solicitor in 2006, Terry practises in Family Law, Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection and Criminal Law.

2× QLS Solicitor of the Year, 2017 Admitted 2006

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What our clients say

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