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First Legal & Migration Services is a Melbourne-based firm specializing in Australian visa applications and conveyancing services. They are a fully registered migration agency and offer flat-rate...
First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based Australian law firm specializing in immigration law and conveyancing services with a near 100% success rate. Founded in 2012, the firm operates with a client-focused approach that combines guaranteed flat-rate fees, transparent service delivery, and personalized attention from Director Chris Karamanolis, who brings over 30 years of international legal experience. The firm distinguishes itself through its dual expertise as both a law practice and registered migration agency, enabling comprehensive legal support for local and overseas clients navigating Australian immigration and property matters.
Immigration Law & Australian Visas: Complete visa application services including Partner Visas (subclasses 820, 801), Student Visas, Family Visas, Skilled Migration Visas (subclass 190), Business Skills Migrant Visas, Temporary Skill Shortage Visas (subclass 482), ENS Permanent Visas (subclass 186), permanent residency applications, and assistance with deportation matters and refugee cases
Property Law & Conveyancing: Comprehensive property transaction services including residential and commercial property sales and purchases, contract preparation and review, settlement services, residential lease disputes, and commercial lease negotiations
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate: Full estate planning services encompassing will creation and amendments, Power of Attorney preparation, deceased estate administration, and trust establishment and management
Family & Relationships Law: Legal support for family matters including pre-nuptial agreement drafting, divorce application processing, child support and maintenance arrangements, and Family Violence Intervention Order applications
Business Law Services: Commercial legal assistance covering business lease negotiations, commercial dispute resolution, and contract drafting and review for business operations
To select First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd as your legal representative provides three distinct advantages. Firstly, the firm maintains a near 100% success rate in visa applications while offering guaranteed flat-rate fees with no hidden costs, ensuring predictable legal expenses. Secondly, Chris Karamanolis personally handles each case, bringing dual qualifications as both a lawyer and registered migration agent (MARA), which creates seamless integration between immigration and property law matters. Thirdly, the firm's fast, secure online processes combined with 100% accurate filing standards demonstrate their commitment to efficiency and precision, backed by a 100% recommendation rating from 13 Facebook reviews and consistent client testimonials praising their transparent, responsive service.
The firm's legal services are led by Chris Karamanolis, Director and Principal Lawyer, who holds a B.Comm.LLB from Free State University (South Africa) and a bridged LLB from Deakin University (Australia). Admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia (2010) and Western Cape, South Africa (1994), Chris brings extensive international legal experience from establishing C.Karamanolis & Associates in South Africa (1994-2006). His multilingual capabilities in English, Afrikaans, and Greek enhance client communication, while his comprehensive expertise spans Immigration Law, Conveyancing, Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Property Planning, and Business Law. As a MARA registered migration agent and member of multiple professional bodies including the Law Council of Australia, Migration Institute of Australia, and Law Institute of Victoria, Chris provides authoritative legal guidance across all practice areas.
First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd operates on a guaranteed flat-rate fee structure for all standard conveyancing matters and Australian visa applications, eliminating billing surprises and hidden costs. This transparent pricing model allows clients to know their exact legal expenses upfront, making budgeting straightforward and predictable. The firm's commitment to best value legal advice ensures competitive rates while maintaining their high success standards, with specific fee schedules available upon consultation for each service type.
First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd maintains offices in Melbourne, Victoria, with the primary location at Office 7, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004. The firm also operates from Level 13, 200 Queen St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, providing convenient CBD access for clients. Contact the firm directly at +61 409 977 376 or +61 3 8648 6490, via email at chris@firstlegalmigration.com.au, or visit their website at www.firstlegalmigration.com.au for online consultations and service inquiries.
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Chris was very professional. He have a natural ability to understand and feel what his customers are experiencing, and are able to meet their needs effectively.I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service!!!!
Highly recommended. Professional, diligent and courteous.
My wife and I used First Legal for a recent property purchase and could not have been more pleased with their support. Chris worked with us through a number of different properties before we found the one we proceeded with and he was incredibly supportive throughout. He also likely saved us from entering into a highly disadvantageous contract (on a property we chose not to proceed with) that had some very questionable terms and omissions which left the buyer insufficiently protected - something we never would have picked up on our own.
Settlement (when we got there) was stress-free, well prepared for, and we were kept informed the whole way through.
We have no plans to move homes in the near future but, if we did, we'd absolutely be engaging Chris' services again.
We are so grateful that First Legal was recommended to us and for the efforts by First Legal to make everything happen. First Legal was absolutely brilliant with bringing everything together for the sale of our home. Everything was done so efficiently and effectively! Chris was so experienced and so knowledgeable about everything connected with properties. We highly recommend to anyone who needs to sell or buy a home for their services.
I would like to say a very sincere thank you to Chris from First Legal & Migration services. I am so grateful for Help me to get my first home. My Family and I are Very appreciate what you done for us. You have been really helpful with everything in every way. I couldn't have done it without you, For that I'm so thankful. Thank you Chris
Chris and his wife Yiota were amazing to deal with! Approached Chris to help my partner with his Partner Visa application, and he was the first migration agent that gave that personal touch, and wasn’t just trying to take our money (unlike many migration agents out there!). From day one, Chris was exceptionally helpful, always available for any questions my partner and I had, and was able to assist us with getting my partner’s partner visa granted in under 2 months after submitting everything! Overall, Burak and I were extremely impressed with Chris’ service, and would highly recommend giving Chris a call if you’re looking for the right person to assist with your visa application. Thanks so much again to Chris and Yiota for all of your help and support! :)
Excellent work. I was so lucky to have Chris to help me in the house purchasing journey. Highly recommended.
We are so pleased to have Chris representing us for our last two properties, he is very professional, responsive and easy to work with. Will definitely recommend him to our friends and families.
I have used Chris twice, both when purchasing and selling my property. Chris was very prompt to reply to my questions and was great to deal with. I would highly recommend Chris for all your conveyancing needs.
Chris at First Legal is an extremely kind, patient and professional person to work with. My partner and I had quite a tough and unique circumstance and found Chris to be very thorough and responsive over the years we have been working with him. He helped us get our business Innovation visa and eventually our PR too. We are now also using his conveyancing services for our property and will continue to do so in the future.
My wife and I were first home buyers and Chris was recommended to us by our mortgage broker. Chris was really helpful throughout the process and was always there when we had questions. We didn't have any hassles and are very comfortable recommending him.
I recommend First legal &migration services. Chris came highly recommended to me and didn't disappoint. The whole process was straightforward and explained each step of the way. Chris fitted in with me and my schedule. I couldn't fault the job he did.
Chris has handled the visa's and permanent residency for my son as well as 2 property transactions. We have found him responsive and thorough in all our dealings . I have compared his fees with similar services and Chris costs are fair and reasonable and a job well done .
Chris is amazing, he made everything so easy to understand and answered all my questions promptly. I can’t recommend First Legal highly enough. Just sublime customer service and no hassle whatsoever.
Thanks you so much Chris!!
Brilliant service throughout the whole service that Chris provided for us. A true gentleman. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Thank you Chris for being such a reliable and honest man.
Chris from First Legal has been an absolute gem during the process of us purchasing our new home. As a first home buyer I had plenty of questions and Chris took the time to take me through the process step by step and explained to me all the terms and lingo I wasn't sure about. His prompt replies on email and phone were outstanding and therefore already guarantee us using Chris' services again in the future.
I can highly recommend First Legal, especially if you are after support and service that happens swiftly and in a very friendly manner. Thank you Chris. You made buying a house pretty easy.
Chris was extremely professional and helpful throughout the process of buying our first home, thank you for your support and patience throughout the journey with us. I would highly recommend Chris and his team.
Chris at First Legal did a first rate job of conveyancing the sale of our house. His diligence picked up mistakes made by the real estate agents and the purchasers conveyancer and saved us from potentially costly remediation. I would not hesitate recommending Chris and his team for your conveyancing needs
We recently have Chris to help with Conveyancing for the new property and surely we’ll get back to him again in the future. He’s extremely helpful, responsive and reliable.
Chris was very professional in his advice and services provided. I recently moved over here to Aus and was looking to purchase my first house/ land. Chris provided very good and pragmatic advice based on his extensive knowledge in the property market. He is also always there when I have questions, responding in a timely manner. I also did some research with other conveyancers/ lawyers and found that Chris provided the best price in the market. With such a good value, professional advice provided, and his caring nature ( he helped with managing risks) which goes beyond just the service I have paid for, I would highly recommend First legal & migration for your next home purchase!
Chris was outstanding in assisting my wife and I obtain our partner visa. He is very honest, reliable and prompt at helping with any issues along the way. His knowledge and experience in this field is second to none. I would definitely recommend using his services as I continue to use him myself.
Chris from First Legal & Migration Services presented at a recent meeting & provided such valuable information and obviously very knowledgable. Chris was also very generous with his time and answering any questions needed.Extremely Professional.
Great service, very knowledgeable and responsive. Chris was a pleasure to deal with.
Very easy, reliable and honest. Always caring about the customer. Contacted me about everything and made sure that i was aware of all situations. I Highly recommend First Legal & Migration Services.
I started to use Christopher's services 3 years ago and my husband and I could not be more satisfied with his service. He is efficient and he is a hardworking agent and very book smart. Always there to answer any questions and is always on call. He is professional and our partner visa was granted - now we have come to him for the permanent residency. I would highly recommend him, him and his family are lovely people and are always providing and assisting and taking stress off our backs. Very happy!!! 5 stars:)
Very good service and professionalism. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a very good migration lawyer.
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Chris helped us with our home purchase and he was amazing! He always responded to my queries promptly and ensured the sale process went through without a hitch.
We were a first time buyer. Chris provided us a great, seamless service that we're very satisfied of. Thanks!
Chris and the team were fantastic! Extremely thorough and helpful. Highly recommend to all!
Chris from first legal and migration is a very responsible and professional law firm. Chris assisted many of personal contacts and professional contacts. His informative, keeps you updated and provides excellent service to win your confidence and trust. Truely highly recommended
Chris was excellent with his advice / honest and upfront / I thoroughly recommend him.
Chris and his team did an excellent job with my conveyancing. Chris was there from day 1 before I even made an offer for my property and provided excellent guidance and service throughout the purchasing and settlement process. Highly recommend.
Chris just made my first home buying experience smooth and painless! Thank you for taking the time out, even on the weekends, to explain, guide and assure me that everything was going fine.
Highly recommend!
Chris and the team were great! Chris was always happy to assist and answer any queries we had. He and his team were very responsive and definitely made the situation less stressful. Thank you Chris !
Fantastic service with genuine care taken in investigating details and considering individual circumstances. Prompt and expert advice in assisting us with property purchase. Will be using again for sure.
Great Service by Chris and his wife. Totally professional and very easy to communicate with. It was a great experience for us as a first home buyer.
Professional service, very knowledgeable, and really gave it his everything. Can't recommend them enough.
Exceptional services provided by Chris and his team at First Legal & Migration Services. Walked through the whole process of buying a new house. Was always available via phone or email to answer any questions. Very professional and personal service. Excellent!
Amazing service! Such a pleasureable and stress free experience working with Chris and Yiota. They went above and beyond for us and I highly recommend to others!
Chris helped me with my complicated conveyancing. He is very professional and always communicated with me which made me feel very comfortable through the whole process. I would not hesitate to use Chris's services again and I would always recommend him. Thanks once again Chris.
First legal migration, provide excellent proffesional service Chirs is honest and dedicated to providing you with best advice and timely respond with visa process We highly recommend first legal migration to any one who need the best advice Well done Chris and yota Thanks Kamal & bayisa
Highly recommended to all. Chris made the stressful journey of purchasing the house as a fantastic experience for us. Everything went well with his awesome management. He is very responsive and careful about details. He is greatly aware of all rules and regulations as well as important hidden tips. He can manage everything very well and on time. he is so quick at processing. Also perfect in negotiating and following up with all involved parties.
Very impressed by the level of service. Went above and beyond to ensure that settlement occurred on time and smoothly. Easily available on phone or email and well priced as an added bonus
Hi.l want to say a big THANK YOU from my heart to Chris and his team about his professionalism and attitute related to my occasion and l hope for him all the best for the future.
Really great to deal with- organised and helpful
Chris went above and beyond in helping us. We could not have been happier and would give him the highest possible recommendation. Very professional and very personable. We are grateful.
Totally professional and hassle free people to deal with. My conveyancing job was dealt with effortlessly, highly recommend this company to anyone seeking legal assistance.
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Great help from first legal and migration services. Chris was always available for all my questions at any time of the day. They always care about their customers and find the best way to serve them. I highly recommend Chris if you want the best result for your cases. Thank you for your valuable help!!!
Verry good and honest service Recommend to everyone
First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd
7/470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Melbourne VIC
Phone
+61409977376
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
By appointment available
Languages
English
Payment Methods
Cash, Card, EFTPOS
Payment plans available
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