Family law firm on Brisbane’s Southside
Family lawyers that are here for you.
Get personalised support from a compassionate team of family lawyers. JMR Lawyers & Mediators is here to guide you through legal practices and proceedings to achieve positive outcomes for your life and future.
Domestic Violence
Representation for the aggrieved or respondent with sensitivity and care.
Criminal and Traffic Offences
From minor violations to serious offences, including license suspensions and DUIs, JMR Lawyers & Mediators are here to help.
How to get started
Step 1
Get in touch with us
Enquire by calling our office or filling in our contact form. We’ll endeavour to respond within 1 business day.
Step 2
Book an initial consult
Your initial consult allows us to understand your circumstances and provide you with some preliminary advice.
Step 3
Let's work together
Why we recommend mediation as a first step
In family law matters, mediation can be a great place to start. Mediation creates a lower-pressure environment where two parties are encouraged to come to an agreement that is fair and mutually beneficial. This path is typically less emotionally taxing on both parties, prioritises any children involved, and can be more cost-effective than involving the court.
When successful, mediation can lead to a quicker resolution and, in a lot of cases, preserve family relationships through open and productive communication.
A team dedicated to supporting you & your family
At JMR Lawyers & Mediators, our legal services are based in care for you and your family. As experienced family lawyers, we have extensive knowledge and experience across parenting disputes, divorce, property settlement, and wills and estates. More importantly, we have a deep understanding of how stressful these events can be for our clients.
It's why we take a care-based approach to supporting you through these matters.
Why choose JMR Lawyers & Mediators?
Save time & money
A good family lawyer is an investment for your future. We can save you time and money by negotiating the right terms from the beginning.
Transparent fees & advice
We set fees for each stage as we go, so you always have clarity over which fees you can expect to pay as we go. Our transparent team sets clear expectations as we progress.
We work around your life
We don't expect work and your other life commitments to take a backseat throughout the process. We offer consultations online and over the phone to suit you.
Service personalised to your needs
Our team personalises how we work to you. It starts with understanding you and your needs, and shines through in our process as we work to meet those needs.
Remote appointments
Whether you're a busy professional, elderly, or have a disability, we understand making it to our office can be difficult. We offer remote appointments to make it easier on you (at an additional fee).
We're here for you
We're a highly experienced team that holds a wealth of knowledge in the family law space. It's our empathetic approach and true care for our clients that sets us apart, though.
An experienced team that cares
With 17 years in family law, our team combines an extensive knowledge and understanding of the law with care for you. We’ll go in to bat for you but we’re always transparent, too. You’ll feel supported by a team of lawyers who are upfront and honest about likely outcomes, while fighting to get the best one for you.
It's a high level of legal support, matched with care and understanding for your situation.
Meet our team
Owner & Principal
Family, Mediation, Domestic Violence, Wills & Estates and Criminal & Traffic
Janelle is a highly respected and experienced family lawyer and the sole owner and Principal of JMR Lawyers & Mediators.
Solicitor
Family, Domestic Violence, Criminal & Traffic
Porscha (yes, like the car) graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and a Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice in 2020.
Solicitor
Family & Domestic Violence
Tiarna graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Law (Honors)/Bachelor of Justice in 2021 and a Graduate in Legal Practice in 2022.
Paralegal & Accounts Manager
Tracey is our Paralegal, Accounts Manager, and our exclusive resident travel agent.
What our clients say
A very big thank you to Janelle and Porscha who provided a professional service which was worth every cent.
Our matter has now been finalised and I owe a very big thank you to Janelle and Porscha who provided a professional service which was worth every cent. Seriously, if you want someone in your corner with the experience and courage to fight for you all the way, you cannot go past JMR Lawyers.
I cannot thank Janelle, Tiarna and the team more. I will appreciate what you did for a long time to come.
I found Janelle and Tiarna to be incredibly supportive, and acted with clarity, super responsive, and genuinely listened, then advised. My most valued part was that Janelle was absolutely clear around what to expect, and how to navigate everything. She didnt sugar coat anything, and told it how it was. That set me up to be confident working through the process. Extremely grateful for that part especially. The fees were completely acceptable and I loved their clear communication on expected costs, but were also helpful in navigating small extensions where needed.
Professionalism, expertise, and experience in addition to strategic thinking are invaluable.
I would highly recommend JMR Lawyers & Mediators to anyone seeking legal representation. Their professionalism, expertise, and experience in addition to strategic thinking are invaluable in helping navigate through any situation.
Professionalism, expertise, and experience in addition to strategic thinking are invaluable.
I would highly recommend JMR Lawyers & Mediators to anyone seeking legal representation. Their professionalism, expertise, and experience in addition to strategic thinking are invaluable in helping navigate through any situation.
Family law insights
A trusted family law firm on Brisbane's Southside
JMR Lawyers & Mediators is based in Rochedale South and supports individuals and families from Brisbane’s southern suburbs, through Logan, and down to the Gold Coast.
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We're here for you.
We understand how taxing legal matters can be. With a team of compassionate lawyers ready to fight for you and your family, we’re here for you.