Founded by David and Angela Stokes, Stokes Legal has been providing effective legal solutions, advice and court representation to the South Australian community since 1988.
In July 2021, Stokes Legal was acquired by Andersons Solicitors, bringing together two trusted and recognised South Australian firms.
Stokes Legal is a client-focused firm, offering a high level of personalised service, now with the resources and backing of Andersons Solicitors.
Our professional and approachable team care about our clients and the results we obtain for them - assisting them in all areas of the law, across eight convenient locations.
After hours appointments can be arranged and home visits are available if required.
We understand that many of the issues faced in Family Law such as divorce, property settlement and matters involving children can be a trying and emotionally draining experience. This is where having the expert support and guidance of a Family Lawyer can help guide and advise you on your next steps.
Stokes Legal have a team of experience Family Lawyers who can assist you in your dispute often with minimal or no direct involvement of the Court system. This can lead to savings in time, money and stress.
However, in the event your matter proceeds to Court, we are able to provide vigorous representation in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to support you in achieving the best possible outcome.
Stokes Legal are also able to help in de facto disputes in relation to children or property.
Stokes Legal are able to prepare Pre-nuptial or De facto Property Agreements (Binding Financial Agreements) which can help avoid disputes or minimise the dispute process in the event of relationship breakdown.
Binding Financial Agreements can also be prepared to reflect the settlement of property agreed between two parties following a marriage or relationship breakdown.
Accidents are unexpected, so it’s in these uncertain times where you need the support and trusted advice of a lawyer.
Our team of dedicated Personal Injury lawyers are highly experienced in:
If you’ve suffered an injury, and are needing legal advice on next steps, contact us for a free initial discussion.
All Personal Injury matters will be expertly taken care of by the team at Andersons Solicitors, incorporating Stokes Legal.
Obtaining the right legal advice is an essential part of any successful business strategy, so it’s important to strengthen your team with reliable and expert legal advice.
Our experienced team of lawyers can assist you in all aspects of Business and Commercial Law, whether you’re buying or setting up a business, running it or selling it.
Before signing any business documents, seeking legal assistance and advice to professionally prepare or review your documents is of utmost importance. This can prevent disputes and costly time-consuming litigation down the track.
If a business dispute does arise, our team recognise the effect it has on your business and will work with you to provide solutions. We can also give you advice to reduce the likelihood of such disagreements from happening in the first place.
At Stokes Legal, we can assist you with:
Our experienced team of solicitors practice in their designated fields of commercial law and are genuinely interested in the success of your business.
Obtaining the right legal advice is an essential part of any successful business strategy, so it’s important to strengthen your team with reliable and expert legal advice.
Our experienced team of lawyers can assist you in all aspects of Business and Commercial Law, whether you’re buying or setting up a business, running it or selling it.
Before signing any business documents, seeking legal assistance and advice to professionally prepare or review your documents is of utmost importance. This can prevent disputes and costly time-consuming litigation down the track.
If a business dispute does arise, our team recognise the effect it has on your business and will work with you to provide solutions. We can also give you advice to reduce the likelihood of such disagreements from happening in the first place.
At Stokes Legal, we can assist you with:
Our experienced team of solicitors practice in their designated fields of commercial law and are genuinely interested in the success of your business.
Have You Made Your Will? Do you need to update Your Will?
By making a Will you are exercising your legal right to direct how and to whom your Estate is to be distributed at the end of your lifetime. Our deceased estates lawyers servicing Adelaide will ensure your Will expresses your wishes and we can assist you with all Deceased Estate matters.
If you die without a Will, your Estate will be distributed according to Statutory Rules which may prove a hardship to your family and be contrary to your wishes.
Making your Will is one of the most important things you should do. Stokes Legal have prepared thousands of Wills throughout the Adelaide area and we can provide you with appropriate advice, answer your questions and prepare your Wills and Estates promptly, professionally and for a modest fixed fee.
Everyone needs a legal Will. Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives are like insurance - you may never need them - but if you do they are there to be used.
The consequences of not having a proper legal Will and Power of Attorney or Advance Care Directive can be disastrous - it can result in assets going to parties you don't like, it can cause upset and grief and it can cost thousands of dollars in administration and legal fees.
Our experienced deceased estates lawyers can advise you on the various needs you may have, depending on your particular situation and arrange for any appropriate documents to be prepared for you professionally and promptly. We offer fixed price Wills and Estates, Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives. Home, hospital and after hours visits are available if required.
In the event of the death of a loved one or friend, our caring and understanding deceased estates lawyers and staff in Adelaide will help you through the process of finalising the deceased's affairs with a minimum of stress and time including obtaining Probate and if necessary distributing the Estate.
Also, if you are a person who has missed out as a beneficiary or not received your proper entitlement from an estate we are able to advise, negotiate and if necessary pursue court action to ensure you receive your rightful share. Further information on Will & Estate Disputes.
We understand that no matter what the allegations or charges involved, criminal and police proceedings can have a devastating impact on the defendant and their families.
If you have been accused of a criminal matter or a traffic offence, it is important that you obtain sound legal advice as soon as possible.
If you have been arrested, you are entitled to make an Application for Bail. A lawyer from Stokes Legal or a barrister engaged by Stokes Legal can represent you in Court on an Application for Bail or, if bail is refused, then on a Bail Review in the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Discussions with Prosecution can effectively resolve how a case proceeds or reduce the time required to finalise a matter. It is crucial that Prosecution make full and proper disclosure of all prosecution material and any other material or facts which may affect the outcome of a case.
Stokes Legal or Counsel engaged by Stokes Legal can handle the negotiations on your behalf.
Your choice of a barrister to appear in Court and at Trial is very important. Stokes Legal can provide assistance with your choice of barrister, taking proper statements from witnesses, gathering evidence and preparing of a comprehensive Brief to Counsel in the defence of a charge or charges.
We are unable to accept criminal cases on a Legal Aid basis. If you require Legal Aid we suggest you contact the Legal Services Commission of South Australia.
Stokes Legal can provide you with the legal advice you need for criminal matters, such as:
To find out how we can be of further assistance, please phone one of our experienced lawyers for a free initial telephone discussion.
Our expert team of criminal lawyers are located in offices around Adelaide and are on hand to assist you with your Criminal Law matters. Stokes Legal has represented South Australians in Criminal Law and police charges for many years and has a strong and trusted reputation in this field.
We take an understanding, yet professional approach to provide clear and sound advice on your rights and your next steps moving forward.
