Your Problem is Our Passion
Our dynamic team of lawyers in Paarl are unmatched when it comes to skills and passion for our clients. We build trust and deliver outstanding results.
Our Services
family law
Services include assisting with unopposed and opposed Divorce proceedings in Regional, and High Court, Spousal and Child Maintenance Law disputes, Parental Rights and Responsibility disputes regarding minor children (care and contact), Domestic Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Harassment, disputes regarding abuse, Same-Sex Partnerships, Rule 43 applications, urgent monetary relief applications, mediation, and relocations applications.
firearm law
Services include Firearm license application assistance, Representation in section 102 of the Firearm Controls Act 60 of 2000 administrative hearings, Appeals and Reviews, Firearm Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and any other Firearm Law related dispute.
criminal defence
Services include After-hour bail applications, Bail application in a formal court, Negotiations with, and representations to the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Police Service, Appeals and Reviews to the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court, General Criminal Litigation, Watching briefs, and representation during criminal trials.
general Litigation
Applications and actions regarding various areas of the law, including Commercial Law, Law of Interdicts, Law of Contract, Insolvency Law, mediation, and Matrimonial matters.
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The Leading Law Firm in Cape Town & Paarl
Our team consists of the best lawyers in Cape Town, Paarl and surrounding areas.
HFG Attorneys Inc. is a boutique law firm that Heinrich Gonzales and Marlé Gonzales established in March of 2018. The firm’s head office is situated in the prestigious town of Paarl in the Western Cape. HFG Attorneys Inc. serves clients throughout the area of the Cape Winelands, which includes Val de Vie, Wellington, Malmesbury Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Bloubergstrand, and the surrounding areas of the City of Cape Town.
As one of the top niche law firms in Cape Town, HFG Attorneys Inc can provide you with a specialised team of legal professionals in Family and Divorce Law, Criminal Defense Law, Firearm / Gun Law and Civil Litigation in the Magistrate’s Court, Regional Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, and the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng. We have an extensive client base which includes private and international clients in countries like United States of America, New Zealand, Dubai, and the Philippines.
Your problem is our passion!
The benefits of using a
boutique law firm?
- You get a team of legal experts fighting your case and are not limited to a single attorney providing you with personalised and tailored legal services.
- More accessible than your usual type of law firm as we focus and invest on client orientated focus to establish a long-term relationship that includes companies and private individuals.
- A team of legal experts has perfected the skills to be the best attorneys and lawyers in their respective fields of law through experience.
- A trusted and reliable network of the best advocates who render quality service at reduced fees.
- Consultations with our private clients and advocates through various online platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp Video Call, and Windows Teams.
- Provide professional, efficient, and quality legal services for the same price as individual legal practitioners at large firms.
- A national footprint and network of collaborated experts through Firearms.co.za and SAGA (South African Gunowners Association)
- A panel of consulting experts at your disposal at competitive rates and fees.
How It Works
Request a first consultation
The first consultation assists our attorneys to establish the main legal dispute of your matter in order to formulate our legal opinion and advise on the way forward.
Taking of formal instructions
After the first consultation, we will request you to sign our fee mandate agreement, provide us with your FICA documents, and to provide us with a deposit before we can proceed with formal legal action on your behalf.
Preparing your matter for court
After step number 2 above, your attorneys will do the necessary research on the legal issues in dispute, whereafter the required court documents will be prepared.
Your day in court
As litigation specialists, we will attend to your day in court in order to ensure that judgement goes your way.
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Clients share their experience
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Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value Our application was handled on time with detail and precision. We can highly recommend The HFG Attorneys team for their proffesional service. Jacques & Marna vd Berg
Marna Van Den Berg
September 20, 2020Best assistance and understanding
Luciano Peters
July 20, 2021I would not attempt to apply for a firearm license without going through HFG Attorneys. You are just going to frustrate yourself.
Emile Streicher
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The team is amazing. Professional, kind and very understanding.
Ernie Steenkamp
September 20, 2020Definitely the best team of legal experts to have on your side. Hein, Marli & Johan really went the extra mile. Thank you!
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September 14, 2021HfG Attorneys are helping my father in his divorce case I will recommend that for any other case thank you Hein an team.
Christy Prins
April 20, 2021 -
5-star assistance and service delivery from the get-go! Really impressed by how the necessary priority was given to my matter, as well as their commitment to assist me to the fullest extent possible.
Ria De Kock
April 20, 2021They really are the best right from the start. They have been and still is firmly by our side through our ongoing matter, with the greatest professionalism, compassion and support. We definitely recommend them for any legal matter.
Shanon Jefthas
September 13, 2021Positive: Professionalism To an amazing team. That means TEAM, no actually one step ahead, Family!! Professional the best. Support and 24/7 care 7 plus stars. Amidst many personal challenges to any one look no further, HFG you rock!! ???? you are simply the BEST! Hein, Marli, Jane, Michelle, Johann and the awesomeness!
Karen Schwendtke
September 15, 2021
Frequently asked questions:
How much do lawyers/attorneys/legal services cost per hour?
The hourly fee usually depends on the experience and skills of the legal practitioner, the complexity of the matter, the type of matter, and the stage the legal issue finds itself in the legal process. The legal fees at HFG Attorneys Inc in Paarl can vary anything from R 800-00 per hour to R 2 000-00 per hour plus VAT and disbursements. We are ethically committed to providing you with the best legal options at the lowest possible hourly rate. Our office will constantly provide you with updated interim invoices to manage the legal fees and prevent runaway legal bills.
How does a first consultation work?
Once we receive an enquiry from a potential client, our offices will contact the person to ascertain the legal problem, whereafter we will issue the client with a first consultation invoice of R 1 000-00 plus VAT. The amount must be paid through EFT before the first consultation. Once we receive the proof of payment, we will schedule the first consultation with the client. We will evaluate the legal issues during the first consultation and advise the client about the way forward.
Who is the best lawyer/attorney or the law firm in the Western Cape?
This will depend on the legal practitioner’s years of experience, skills, expertise, and the type of matter concerned. Each legal practitioner at HFG Attorneys Inc brings their own set of skills and expertise to the table to strengthen the team working on your matter. At HFG Attorneys Inc there is only a team performance and no individual hero’s!
How does payment of my invoice for professional services work?
After the first consultation, we will request a deposit from our client before commencing with the required legal action. Once we receive the deposit, we will immediately proceed with the necessary legal action. We also have the option available for financial qualifying clients to enter into a down payment agreement for their legal fees.
Does HFG Attorneys Inc take on pro bono matters?
Since the Director of HFG Attorneys Inc is a partner and Legal Advisor of Firearms.co.za, HFG Attorneys Inc, on occasions, and only on instructions of civil rights organisations, take on Criminal- and Firearm Law related pro bono matters in the event of it being a matter of principle. Examples hereof will be unlawful arrest and detention, and malicious prosecution by the state.
