About Us

Expert legal advice and guidance you can rely on when you need it most.

Tonkin Legal Group is a leading law firm in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs. You can rely on our expert legal advice to protect your best interests and those of your family.

Formerly known as David Stagg Tonkin & Company Solicitors, we have been serving the local community for more than 50 years.

And we’re here to help you.

Use our confidential online tool to tell us about your situation, so we are fully informed and ready to provide legal advice when as we meet – saving you time and money! We’ll be in touch to book a consultation at a time that works for you.

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Over this time, we have earned a strong reputation for ensuring our clients achieve the best outcome possible on their legal matter. No matter what the issue, you can rely on the expert advice and experience of our supportive team to protect your best interests and those of your loved ones.

We specialise in three key areas of law:

We have also built strong relationships with other leading advisers in the area, working collaboratively with financial advisers, banks and accountants, relationship counsellors and mediators and real estate agents to meet all the needs of our clients.

We know that many of our clients are facing difficult personal situations – from the death of a loved one to the end of a relationship – and that dealing with a lawyer is often the last thing they want to do!

We work hard on making this experience as painless and informed as possible.

We explain your legal options clearly, recommend the best approach based on your unique situation and our experience and are transparent about the likely costs.

This commitment to the care of our clients has helped us grow to become the leading law firm in the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne, as our clients and our network of advisers recommend us to their friends, colleagues and clients needing legal advice.

We’re here with expert legal advice and guidance when you need it most.

To get started, simply give us a call or book an appointment.

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What our clients say

Good morning Charlie, I'd like to thank you and your team for your continued support and professional approach during what amounts to be a tough time.

Robert

Lymington (Tasmania)

Thank you so much Ruby for your support. I have had no problem with recommending you and the firm to others during our time together and will continue to do so in the future.

Stephen

Heidelberg

Just wanted to say big thank for everything over the last few months. Your support has been fantastic, I’ve felt heard and respected through the entire process. So relieved to finally be able to close that chapter.

Brianna

Thornbury

Ruby was fantastic, she made the whole process easy with no stress.

Ron

Viewbank

Great timely service and everything explained clearly.

Sara

Doreen

Shelley was very easy to deal with, and always had the answer for any questions or queries we had.

Daniel & Kiera

Whittlesea

Ruby was courteous and professional during the entire will process. Ruby took the time to understand our life situation and have a few laughs during the process. We thoroughly enjoyed Ruby’s approach of being professional but not stale and dull.

Grant & Robyn

Maribyrnong

Everything was done efficiently. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Kerri

Montmorency

Suzanna was extremely helpful and patient under difficult circumstances.

Leigh

Lower Plenty

Thanks Charlie. Your friendly manner, responsiveness and professionalism was much appreciated.

Rose

Rosanna

Thank you again for your very compassionate and professional handling of the signing. It's not easy by any means but you are making it so much better for us.

Noah

Watsonia

“Thank you St John for your great work and professionalism in finalising my divorce. It was great and after so many years it has taken to get to this place, it is still quite unbelievable that it has now been finished.”

Ava

Heidelberg

Everything gets sorted so quickly and everyone is so friendly.”

Pauline

Toorak

Suzanna and Shelley, acknowledged and thank you sincerely for all you have done, not only over the last few months for settlement, but also over the past two years….Your professionalism, thoroughness and exceptional communication has been deeply appreciated especially given I have been overseas for 80% of this process. Wishing you continued success in your business. I’m proud to say my lawyers and conveyancers are Tonkin Legal Group.

Mark

Fitzroy North

Hi Charlie, a word of thanks for the assistance and guidance provided by Tonkin Legal and in particular by yourself in settling my mother’s estate, throughout drawn out [to me] processes over the past two years. Your commitment and persistence in working through those processes on our behalf is truly appreciated.

Lindsay

Melbourne