Lawyers near me

NearMe lists 2,440 law firms and lawyers across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (1,123), Western Cape (345) and KwaZulu-Natal (301). 97% of these entries include a phone number and 77% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.

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The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.

Areas covered

The law firms we hold are spread across 241 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Tshwane (298), Johannesburg (156), Sandton (119), Cape Town (114), Randburg (102) and Durban (86).

Law firms by province

How the 2,440 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:

Province	Listings	Towns and suburbs with the most
Gauteng	1,123	Tshwane (298), Johannesburg (155) and Sandton (119)
Western Cape	345	Cape Town (114), Bellville (34) and George (20)
KwaZulu-Natal	301	Durban (86), Pietermaritzburg (45) and Umhlanga (39)
Eastern Cape	164	Gqeberha (69), East London (39) and Mthatha (18)
Limpopo	132	Polokwane (68), Tzaneen (17) and Thohoyandou (10)
Free State	99	Bloemfontein (63), Welkom (9) and Kroonstad (6)
Mpumalanga	99	Mbombela (35), Middelburg (15) and Secunda (10)
North West	95	Potchefstroom (26), Rustenburg (24) and Klerksdorp (20)
Northern Cape	21	Kimberley (9), Upington (3) and Kathu (2)

61 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.

What to check before choosing

• Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
• Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
• Check that the practitioner or firm is registered with the Legal Practice Council. Ask for their registration number and verify it with the regulator.

Contact details and directions

Of the 2,440 entries, 97% list a phone number, 77% a website and 99% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.

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Frequently asked questions

How many law firms does NearMe list?

We have 2,440 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (1,123).

Which towns have the most law firms?

In our listings, Tshwane (298), Johannesburg (156) and Sandton (119) have the most entries.

How many law firms are there in Gauteng?

We have 1,123 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (298), Johannesburg (155) and Sandton (119).

Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?

No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.

How do I check that a practice or firm is registered?

Ask for their registration number and verify it with the Legal Practice Council.

Where does the listing information come from?

From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.