--- title: "Sarkaria Lawyers | Brisbane Immigration, Property & Criminal Lawyers" url: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/ description: "Boutique Brisbane law firm offering clear advice and strong representation in immigration, property, commercial, independent legal advice and criminal & traffic law." lang: en-AU --- Skip to content Image: Office view over the Brisbane River and Story Bridge at dawn (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/__l5e/assets-v1/1cf575ca-848f-48a3-b02f-5fdc91f183ec/hero-brisbane-dawn.webp) # Clear advice. Strong representation. Practical legal guidance for individuals, families and businesses—delivered with careful preparation and personal attention. Make an Enquiry: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact Explore Our Services ↓: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas Queensland Law Society member PEXA member ★★★★★ Google reviews 01 / The Firm ## Focused legal advice for the decisions that matter. Sarkaria Lawyers is a Queensland law firm providing direct, practical advice across five core areas of law. We listen carefully, explain your options clearly and prepare each matter with attention to the facts, risks and outcome that matter to you. About the firm (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/about) 02 / Practice Areas ## Five areas. One clear standard. Meaningful advice, carefully scoped to your matter. Open an area to see the services we provide. Brisbane immigration lawyers for complex visa matters Based in Brisbane and assisting clients Australia-wide, we provide clear and strategic advice across a broad range of immigration matters. Australian visa processes can be complex, and even a small mistake may cost you time, money or the opportunity to remain in Australia. We assist individuals, families and businesses with visa applications, employer sponsorship, citizenship, health and character issues, visa refusals and cancellations, ART reviews, judicial review and ministerial intervention requests. Every matter is carefully prepared with advice tailored to your circumstances and objectives. Discuss your matter →: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact View services: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas/immigration-law - Partner visas – subclasses 300, 309/100 and 820/801 - Parent visas – subclasses 103, 143, 173, 804, 864, 884 and 870 - Child and other family visas - Skilled migration visas - Employer-sponsored visas - Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) - Skills assessments - Australian citizenship - Health requirement and waiver matters - Character matters - Visa refusals and cancellations - Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) reviews - Judicial review - Ministerial intervention requests Fixed-fee conveyancing Property transactions involve strict deadlines, significant financial commitments and risks that may not be apparent from the contract alone. We assist individuals, investors and businesses with property purchases, sales and transfers. From reviewing or preparing the contract through to settlement, we provide clear advice, identify potential issues early and carefully manage each stage of the transaction to protect your interests. Discuss your matter →: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact View services: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas/property-law-conveyancing - Residential purchases and sales - Off-the-plan contracts - Commercial property transactions - Contract review and special conditions - Contract preparation - Cooling-off, finance and building and pest conditions - Transfers between family members - Related party and matrimonial transfers - Title searches and due diligence - Settlement through PEXA - Stamp duty and concession advice - Leases and lease review Practical legal advice for confident business decisions Business decisions often involve significant financial commitments, contractual obligations and long-term risk. We assist business owners, investors and companies with commercial transactions, agreements and business structuring. Our advice is clear, commercially focused and tailored to your objectives, helping you understand the risks, protect your interests and make informed decisions. Discuss your matter →: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact View services: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas/business-commercial-law - Business purchases and sales - Business structuring advice - Shareholder and partnership agreements - Commercial contracts and terms of trade - Franchise agreement review - Retail and commercial leasing - Supplier and service agreements - Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements - Loan and security documentation - Commercial dispute advice Understand the documents. Know the risks. Sign with confidence. Loans, guarantees, mortgages and financial agreements can create significant and long-term legal obligations. We provide independent legal advice before you sign, explaining the effect of the documents, your responsibilities and the risks involved in clear language. Where appropriate, we also provide the solicitor’s certificate required by the lender or other party. Discuss your matter →: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact View services: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas/independent-legal-advice - Guarantor independent legal advice - Loan and mortgage guarantees - Family loan and gift arrangements - Property transfers between related parties - Bank-required certificates of advice - Business loan guarantees - Solicitor's certificates - Same-day appointments where available Clear advice and strong representation when the stakes are high Facing a criminal or traffic charge can place your liberty, licence, employment and reputation at risk. We provide timely, practical advice from the first court appearance through to the resolution of the matter. Every case is carefully prepared, with clear guidance about your options and strong representation in negotiations and court proceedings. Discuss your matter →: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact View services: https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/practice-areas/criminal-traffic-law - Drink and drug driving charges - Licence disqualification and work licences - Special hardship orders - Dangerous and careless driving - Unlicensed driving - Assault and public order offences - Drug offences - Fraud and dishonesty offences - Bail applications - Sentencing submissions - Domestic violence order applications and responses - Police interviews and advice on rights Image: Brisbane skyline and the Brisbane River (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/__l5e/assets-v1/471759f9-7e50-4e07-8b8e-872fc7ff8299/brisbane-break.webp) Local knowledge · Australia-wide assistance ## Based in Brisbane. Here when it matters. Local knowledge, careful preparation and practical representation for clients across Queensland and Australia. Speak with our team → (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact) 03 / How We Work ## Direct advice. Careful preparation. Personal attention. 01 ### Direct advice Clear, straightforward legal advice without unnecessary complexity. 02 ### Careful preparation Thorough preparation, strategic planning and attention to every important detail. 03 ### Personal attention A responsive and personal approach ensuring every client receives focused attention. Image: Gursharan Sarkaria, principal lawyer at Sarkaria Lawyers (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/__l5e/assets-v1/69459a46-3f67-4d95-a705-a8d33dfcf6d6/gursharan-sarkaria.webp) 04 / Principal Lawyer ## Gursharan Sarkaria > Gursharan takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances and explain complex legal issues in plain language. Gursharan Sarkaria is a Queensland lawyer providing practical and considered advice to individuals, families and businesses. His practice encompasses property and conveyancing, commercial and business law, independent legal advice, traffic and criminal matters, and immigration law. Gursharan assists clients with residential and commercial property transactions, contract reviews and related conveyancing matters. He also advises business owners on commercial issues, taking into account their objectives and the practical realities affecting their operations. About the firm → (https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/about) 05 / Client Feedback ## What clients say about us. Clients come to us at moments that matter. The feedback below reflects the standard we hold ourselves to on every matter. > I had a great experience with Sarkaria Lawyer Team! They successfully helped us get our visa, and throughout the whole process they were always there to guide and answer my questions. Simran ★★★★★ · Google Review - Simran: I had a great experience with Sarkaria Lawyer Team! They successfully helped us get our visa, and throughout the whole process they were always there to guide and answer my questions. - Khushi Dhaliwal: A very prestigious lawyer recommended us Sarkaria Lawyers for our case and later trial at magistrate court. - Lucy Mortensen: Very professional and great service from start to finish. So pleased we went with Sarkaria Lawyers for Immigration/Citizenship requirements. Thank you! - Carlo Micono: Mr. Sarkaria handled my partner visa case with exceptional professionalism and integrity. It was a complex matter that other lawyers had dismissed as impossible, but his expertise and advice helped us achieve a successful partner visa outcome. Highly recommended! - Allen-Nella Ngulube-Ebulungg: I am extremely grateful to Sarkaria Lawyers for their exceptional assistance in rectifying my visa issue. Their team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, expertise, and communication skills throughout the process. - Terry Williams: The team at Sarkaria Lawyers provided outstanding support in navigating a complex immigration matter for our family. Their knowledge of immigration law and commitment to client care made a stressful situation much more manageable. - Elly John Rebollos: We are incredibly grateful to Atty. Gursharan Sarkaria and the entire team at Sarkaria Law Firm for making our family's permanent residency process in Australia so smooth and stress-free. 06 / Legal Insights ## Useful guidance. Kept current. Short, practical notes on the questions clients ask most often before their first appointment. Immigration ### What to prepare before seeking advice about a visa refusal Ask us → https://sarkarialawyers.com.au/contact Property ### What a Queensland property contract should be reviewed for before signing Traffic ### What to bring to your first traffic law appointment 07 / Contact ## Tell us what you need help with. 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