There are law firms, and then there are institutions. Cheney Suthers Lawyers, proudly based in Orange and Molong in the Central West of New South Wales, is both. Since our establishment in 1984, we have been doing something that city firms rarely get the opportunity to do: building genuine, lasting relationships with the people and communities we serve.
Over more than four decades, we have grown into a team of 15 dedicated legal professionals and support staff, offering specialist legal services across commercial and business law, family law, wills and estates, and conveyancing. But our story is not simply one of legal expertise. It is a story of community, character and commitment.
Cheney Suthers Lawyers is proud to be featured on the Law Society of New South Wales’ Careers in the Country initiative, a platform created to connect legal professionals with meaningful opportunities in rural, regional and remote NSW. Being part of this initiative is a natural fit for who we are. We have always believed that regional law is not a compromise on career ambition. It is where some of the most rewarding, diverse and community-driven legal work in this state is done, and we are living proof of that every single day.
Our Values: The Foundation of Everything We Do
At Cheney Suthers, our values are not a statement on a wall. They are visible in every client interaction, every matter we take on and every decision we make as a firm.
Integrity and trust sit at the core of who we are. Our clients come to us at some of the most significant moments in their lives, whether navigating a family law matter, planning their estate or structuring a business. They deserve unwavering honesty and advice they can rely on, and that is precisely what we deliver.
We believe that accessibility to quality legal services is not a privilege reserved for those in metropolitan areas. Excellence in legal practice belongs here, in regional New South Wales. Our team brings specialist knowledge and rigorous professional standards to every matter, ensuring our clients receive advice that is on par with anything available in the city.
Approachability is equally important to us. The law can be daunting. Our role is to make it less so. From your very first contact with our firm, you will be welcomed by a team that listens, explains and guides without jargon or unnecessary complexity.
Our Offices: A Space That Reflects Our Standards
Walk into our principal office at Level 1, 173 Lords Place, Orange, and you will immediately understand that Cheney Suthers is not a firm that settles for ordinary. Occupying the entire first floor of this prominent Lords Place address, our Orange office is a modern, north-facing workspace designed to reflect the professionalism and care we bring to every client relationship.
The fitout is contemporary and considered, featuring a welcoming reception, a well-appointed boardroom for client conferences and collaborative work, and a state-of-the-art Deed Room that speaks to the precision with which we manage important legal documents. Throughout the space, original artworks and modern furnishings create an environment that is both impressive and genuinely comfortable.
Our Molong office at 34 Bank Street brings that same standard of professionalism to the heart of a proud rural community, ensuring that clients across the region have direct access to our team without the need to travel.
The moment you arrive at either location, you will be greeted by our Client Experience Officer, Coralie Guy, whose warmth and professionalism set the tone for everything that follows. Coralie is the friendly face of Cheney Suthers, and her dedication to ensuring every client feels welcomed and cared for is a genuine point of difference.
Our Team: Experience, Expertise and Heart
A firm is only as strong as its people, and the Cheney Suthers team is exceptional. Our 15-strong team brings together decades of combined legal experience, deep regional knowledge and a shared commitment to doing right by our clients.
We are proud to have team members who have chosen to build their entire careers with us. In 2025, we celebrated a remarkable milestone: one of our valued team members, Cathie Aldrich marked 40 years of service with the firm. That kind of loyalty and dedication does not happen by accident. It reflects a workplace culture built on mutual respect, professional growth and genuine collegiality.
Our legal team includes accredited specialists who bring the highest recognised level of expertise in their respective fields. Alice Byrnes is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, a credential awarded by the Law Society of New South Wales that recognises superior knowledge, skill and experience. Clients facing family law matters can be confident they are receiving advice from one of the region’s most qualified practitioners in this area.
Community: Our Reason for Being
Cheney Suthers Lawyers exists because this community exists. The Central West of New South Wales is not simply where we work. It is where we live, where we raise our families and where we are invested in seeing people and organisations thrive.
That commitment is reflected in the way we engage with our community beyond the walls of our office.
We are proud sponsors of the Molong Rugby Club, supporting the grassroots sporting culture that brings communities together and develops future leaders. We are equally proud of our support for Ronald McDonald House Central West, an organisation that provides vital accommodation and support to families facing the unimaginable challenge of having a seriously ill child away from home.
Our commitment to cancer-affected families runs deeper still. Cheney Suthers provides pro bono legal support to Cancer Council patients in the Central West, offering free legal assistance to those who need it most during one of life’s most difficult periods. We are also participants in the Law Society of New South Wales’ Pro Bono Scheme, ensuring our expertise reaches those who might otherwise be unable to access legal help.
In recognition of her community spirit and leadership, firm director Dannielle Ford served as a judge at the Cancer Council’s Stars of Orange, celebrating local community members who make a difference. It is exactly the kind of involvement that reflects what Cheney Suthers stands for.
How We Can Help You
Whether you are a business owner, a family navigating a difficult transition, someone planning for the future or looking to buy or sell property, Cheney Suthers Lawyers has the expertise and the commitment to guide you with confidence.
- Commercial and Business Law: Protecting your business interests and helping you grow with sound legal foundations.
- Family Law: Specialist, accredited advice for some of life’s most personal and complex challenges.
- Wills and Estates Planning: Ensuring your wishes are protected and your loved ones are provided for.
- Conveyancing and Property Law: Guiding you through property transactions with clarity and precision.
- Farm Succession Planning: Ensuring your farming legacy is protected.
Contact Cheney Suthers Lawyers today.
We would welcome the opportunity to get to know you and to show you what a law firm that truly cares about its community looks like.
Cheney Suthers Lawyers. Grounded in the community. Guided by integrity. Built to last.