Local Hills Lawyers — Around the corner from Kings Langley
Real local lawyers. Straight answers. Fixed fees where we can. Whether it’s a family matter, a traffic charge, selling the family home or updating your will, we’ll tell you where you stand from the first call.
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW · Regular appearances at Blacktown and Parramatta Local Courts · After-hours appointments available · Home visits for less mobile clients
How we help Kings Langley
To keep things focused, we work across five core areas. Click any of them below for a Kings Langley-specific page on how we handle that type of matter.
Wills and Estates → Wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, probate, letters of administration and contested estates. Given the long-settled nature of Kings Langley, this is a significant part of our work in the suburb.
Conveyancing → Selling the family home, downsizing, transferring property between family members, granny-flat and dual-occupancy purchases, and investor purchases. Fixed-fee from the first call.
Family Law → Separation, divorce, parenting, property settlements and consent orders. Above all, we keep things calm, quick and child-focused.
Criminal Law → Whether it’s assault, AVOs, drug offences, theft or a first-time charge, we focus on protecting your record and your future.
Traffic Offences → From drink driving and speeding through to licence appeals and P-plater suspensions. As a rule, Blacktown Local Court hears these.
Why Kings Langley locals choose us
First, we’re local. Our Bella Vista office is genuinely around the corner from Kings Langley — about 6 to 8 minutes by car via Sunnyholt Road or Norwest Boulevard. On top of that, we appear at Blacktown Local Court regularly and at Parramatta Local Court most weeks. As a result, we know how each list runs, who the registrars are, and what each magistrate expects — so by the time your first appearance comes around, it isn’t anyone’s first day.
Second, we’re small enough to care. From start to finish, you’ll speak to the principal solicitor on every matter — not a different paralegal each call. In most cases, clients reach us within a business day. Beyond that, we offer after-hours appointments when work or family makes business hours impossible. In addition, we offer home visits for clients who find it difficult to travel.
Finally, we’re upfront on cost. Wherever the matter allows, we offer fixed-fee quotes. Otherwise, you’ll get a clear written estimate before any work begins. Either way, no surprise bills.
About the suburb we serve
Kings Langley is one of the most settled suburbs in north-western Sydney. The suburb opened in 1976 on what had been the historic Vardys orchard land. From there, it grew steadily through the late 1970s and 1980s. Today, it has matured into the kind of suburb where many of the original owners are still in their homes — often with children and now grandchildren living in surrounding streets. The housing is overwhelmingly three- and four-bedroom brick family homes on full-sized blocks, with a smaller mix of duplexes and townhouses near Sunnyholt Road. Owner-occupiers hold almost 86% of the suburb’s homes, which ranks among the highest rates in greater Sydney. As a result, the median house price now sits around $1.6 million.
In terms of who lives there, the demographic is distinctly different from the newer release suburbs around it. The median age is 41 — significantly older than Glenwood, Schofields or Box Hill. In addition, the suburb has a predominantly Anglo-Australian character. English, Irish, Scottish and Italian ancestries feature among the most common, alongside long-established Maltese and Filipino families. Two-income households remain the norm. However, you also see a substantial share of retirees and semi-retirees, multi-generational families, and adult children buying nearby to stay close to ageing parents. Consequently, the work we see from Kings Langley reflects that mix. For instance, wills and estate planning for families with property and superannuation built up over decades, contested estates and probate matters, and conveyancing on long-held family homes being sold or transferred. In addition, family law matters involving substantial assets, plus the traffic and criminal matters that come with any busy commuter suburb on Sunnyholt Road.
Getting to us from Kings Langley
Our office is in Bella Vista, just on the other side of the Norwest business park from Kings Langley.
By car — around 6 to 8 minutes via Sunnyholt Road or Norwest Boulevard. Free parking on site. By Metro — short drive or bus to Bella Vista station and we’re a one-minute walk from the platform. By phone or video — alternatively, we offer phone and video consultations for any matter, plus after-hours appointments where needed. Home visits — for clients who find travel difficult, particularly for wills, powers of attorney and estate matters, we can come to you.
In short, for Kings Langley clients, we’re one of the closest experienced firms — and one of the few that will still come to your kitchen table if needed.
Meet your solicitors
Catron Simmons Lawyers is run by two principal solicitors. Importantly, you’ll be in direct contact with one of us throughout your matter — just call our direct numbers below, or the firm line.
Alicia Catron, Principal Solicitor
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW. Alicia practises across criminal, family law, conveyancing, wills & estates. In addition, she appears regularly at Blacktown Local Court, Parramatta Local Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court and throughout NSW.
Direct: 0407 171 626 Email: alicia@catronsimmons.com.au
Michelle Simmons, Principal Solicitor
Michelle handles criminal, family law, conveyancing, as well as wills & estates matters across The Hills, Blacktown and Hawkesbury areas. Like Alicia, she is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW.
Similarly, she appears regularly at Blacktown Local Court, Parramatta Local Court, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court at Parramatta.
Direct: 0407 534 594 Email: michelle@catronsimmons.com.au
Not sure who to call? Either way, either of us is happy to take the first call and point your matter to the right person.
Suburbs we service near Kings Langley
Beyond Kings Langley, we regularly help clients across Acacia Gardens, Glenwood, Kings Park, Seven Hills, Lalor Park, Blacktown, Bella Vista, Norwest, Stanhope Gardens, Parklea, Baulkham Hills and the wider Hills and Blacktown LGAs. Not sure if we cover your suburb? In that case, just give us a call.
Frequently asked questions: courts, fees and appointments
Which court will my Kings Langley matter be heard at? Generally, Blacktown Local Court on Kildare Road hears most Local Court matters from Kings Langley — including traffic charges, AVOs, and lower-level criminal matters. For family law matters, however, we usually file in the Federal Circuit and Family Court at Parramatta. In either case, we appear regularly.
Do you offer fixed fees? Yes, wherever the matter allows. For instance, we fix-fee conveyancing, simple wills, powers of attorney, and many traffic and some low-level criminal matters from the first call. For more complex matters — including contested estates and complex family law — we give a clear written estimate before any work begins.
Do you offer home visits? Yes. For clients who find travel difficult — particularly for wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship and estate matters — we can come to your home. We do this regularly in Kings Langley. In fact, many long-term residents prefer to handle these matters at the kitchen table rather than in an office.
How much does the first consultation cost? The first call is free. After that, longer consultations attract our standard rate, which we’ll tell you about upfront.
How quickly can I get an appointment? In most cases, we book clients in within one to two business days. For urgent matters — bail, AVO listings, urgent parenting issues, or a hospital bedside will — we’ll see you the same day where we can.
Frequently asked questions: consultations, wills and estates
Can I have an after-hours or weekend appointment? Yes. By arrangement, we offer evening and weekend appointments for clients who can’t make it in during business hours.
Do you offer phone or video consultations? Yes — for any matter. In fact, many Kings Langley clients prefer phone or video for the first consult and only come into the office (or have us visit) when documents need signing.
My parents bought their Kings Langley home in the 1980s and want to update their wills and pass things to the kids — can you help? Yes, this is a very common situation for Kings Langley families and we handle it regularly. Depending on the circumstances, the right approach might be updated wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship documents. Alternatively, it might involve a property transfer between family members, or a more comprehensive estate plan involving testamentary trusts. Importantly, where families have held significant property for decades, there can be capital gains and stamp duty implications to weigh up before any transfer happens. We’ll talk you through the options, the costs and the trade-offs at the first consult.
What if I want to contest a will, or defend one being contested? We handle family provision claims (contested estates) regularly, both for those bringing claims and those defending them. Strict time limits apply under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) — generally twelve months from the date of death. As a result, if you think you may have a claim, or have been notified of one against an estate you’re administering, give us a call promptly.
What if my matter isn’t in one of your five practice areas? Give us a call. If it’s not something we handle, then we’ll point you toward a local solicitor who does.
Contact Catron Simmons Lawyers
Phone: 0407 171 626 Email: info@catronsimmons.com.au Address: Suite 313, 33 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153 Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · After-hours by appointment · Home visits available