Local Hills Lawyers — Just down the road from Winston Hills
Real local lawyers. Straight answers. Fixed fees where we can. Whether it’s a family matter, a traffic charge, buying a home or writing a will, we’ll tell you where you stand and what it will cost — all in the first call.
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW · Regular appearances at Parramatta and Blacktown Local Courts · After-hours appointments available
How we help Winston Hills
To keep things focused, we work across five core areas. Click any of them below for a Winston Hills-specific page on how we handle that type of matter.
Traffic Offences → From drink driving and speeding through to licence appeals and P-plater suspensions. As a rule, Parramatta Local Court hears these.
Criminal Law → Above all, we focus on protecting your record and your future, whether it’s assault, AVOs, drug offences, theft or a first-time charge.
Family Law → Separation, divorce, parenting, property settlements and consent orders. Above all, we keep things calm, quick and child-focused.
Conveyancing → In each case, whether you’re buying an established Winston Hills family home, a townhouse around Caroline Chisholm Drive or Langdon Road, or an investment property across the 2153 corridor — fixed-fee from the first call.
Wills and Estates → Wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, probate and, where needed, estate disputes.
Why Winston Hills locals choose us
First, we’re local. Our Bella Vista office is about a 10-minute drive from Winston Hills — straight up Windsor Road, or alternatively via Old Windsor Road and Norwest Boulevard. On top of that, we appear at Parramatta Local Court most weeks and Blacktown Local Court regularly. 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.
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
Winston Hills is one of the original Hills District suburbs — first subdivided in the late 1960s and built out through the 1970s and early 1980s. Today, it’s home to around 10,000 residents, sitting in The Hills Shire just north of Northmead and west of Old Toongabbie. Unlike the newer release suburbs further out, Winston Hills is a settled, established neighbourhood, with the majority of homes being substantial three- and four-bedroom brick houses on full-sized blocks, alongside pockets of townhouses around Caroline Chisholm Drive and the Winston Hills Mall precinct. As a result, median house prices now sit around $1.7 to $1.9 million, and most homes carry significant equity built up over decades of ownership.
In terms of who lives there, the demographic mix is genuinely diverse. In particular, the suburb has long-established Maltese, Italian and Greek communities going back to the original subdivision, alongside more recent and growing Indian, Chinese and Filipino populations — with around half of households speaking a language other than English at home. On top of that, you see a high proportion of long-term owner-occupiers, with many original-owner families still in the suburb, sitting alongside younger families upgrading in. Consequently, the work we see from Winston Hills reflects that mix. For instance, deceased estates and probate matters on long-held family homes, downsizer and intergenerational property transfers, separations involving substantial property and superannuation, and wills for families with both young children and adult children. In addition, the traffic and criminal matters that inevitably come with the M2 Motorway, Windsor Road and Old Windsor Road running right alongside the suburb.
Getting to us from Winston Hills
Our office is in Bella Vista, a short drive up Windsor Road from Winston Hills. So getting to us is straightforward:
By car — around 10 minutes via Windsor Road, or alternatively via Old Windsor Road and Norwest Boulevard. Plus, free parking on site. By Metro — drive to Bella Vista station and from there, 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.
In short, for Winston Hills clients, we’re one of the closest experienced firms you can reach without heading into Parramatta.
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 Parramatta Local Court, Blacktown 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 Parramatta Local Court, Blacktown 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 Winston Hills
Beyond Winston Hills itself, we regularly help clients across Northmead, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Norwest, North Rocks, Old Toongabbie, Toongabbie, Seven Hills, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Glenwood and the wider Hills and Parramatta 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 Winston Hills matter be heard at? Generally, Parramatta Local Court on George Street hears most Local Court matters from Winston Hills — including traffic charges, AVOs, and lower-level criminal matters. For family law matters, we usually file in the Federal Circuit and Family Court at Parramatta. In either case, we appear regularly.
Do you offer fixed fees? Yes, for simple matters. In particular, we fix-fee conveyancing, simple wills, powers of attorney, and many traffic and some lower-level criminal matters from the first call. For more complex matters, we give a clear written estimate before any work begins.
How much does the first consultation cost? The first call is free. 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. That said, for urgent matters — bail, AVO listings, urgent parenting issues — we’ll see you the same day where we can.
Frequently asked questions: consultations and conveyancing
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, where possible. In fact, many Winston Hills clients prefer phone or video for the first consult and only come into the office when documents need signing.
Do you handle conveyancing for established Winston Hills homes and deceased estates? Yes. As mentioned, most Winston Hills properties are established three- and four-bedroom family homes from the 1970s and 1980s, with townhouse pockets around Caroline Chisholm Drive and the Winston Hills Mall precinct. We act on owner-occupier purchases and sales, downsizer transfers, deceased estate sales, and investment buys. Just as importantly, we know what to watch for in older title and contract issues common to homes of that era.
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