Charl Lochner Attorneys

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Charl Lochner Attorneys

Pretoria North family law practice run by a former detective, prosecutor and magistrate, with a strong focus on children's matters.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About Charl Lochner Attorneys

Charl Lochner Attorneys is a family law practice at 664 Hertzog Street in Wonderboom South, Pretoria. Its principal, Charl Lochner, came to private practice after a long career in the justice system. He joined the SAPS fraud and theft unit as a detective in 1980, prosecuted children's cases in Welkom in 1982 and 1983, and later became a district and then senior public prosecutor. From 1988 he sat as a magistrate in criminal, civil and children's courts and at one point advised the Minister of Justice. He practised as an advocate in Pretoria and KwaZulu-Natal from 1993 to 1995 and opened his own firm in Hatfield in 1996.

Children's cases under the Children's Act are the heart of the work. The firm handles disputes over care and contact, parenting plans and mediation, maintenance claims and enforcement, divorce, and protection orders. It also drafts antenuptial contracts and wills, deals with deceased estates and takes on some criminal and contract matters.

Clients can book a consultation online by choosing a date and matter type, and the office then phones to confirm. Hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday 08:00 to 13:00. WhatsApp messages go to 076 682 0792.

What They Are Known For

  • Children's matters: Care, contact and parenting plans under the Children's Act.
  • Divorce: Contested and settled divorces and mediation.
  • Maintenance: Applications and enforcement.
  • Protection orders: Domestic violence and related applications.

Who They Help

Parents, spouses and families in Pretoria's northern suburbs and greater Tshwane.

Courts and Offices Covered

Charl Lochner Attorneys appears at, or handles correspondent work for, the following:

  • Children's Court
  • Maintenance Court
  • Magistrates' Courts
  • High Court

Before You Call: Divorce

If you are contacting Charl Lochner Attorneys about a divorce matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

  • Your marriage certificate and any antenuptial contract
  • A list of assets, debts and pension funds
  • Details of the children and current care arrangements
  • Recent payslips or proof of income for both spouses

Frequently Asked Questions

Charl Lochner Attorneys works from 664 Hertzog Street, Wonderboom South, Pretoria.

Its main areas are children's matters, divorce, maintenance and protection orders. It lists 7 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Divorce is one of the practice areas Charl Lochner Attorneys lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. Criminal Law is one of the practice areas Charl Lochner Attorneys lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. It covers Children's Court, Maintenance Court, Magistrates' Courts, High Court.

You can call 076 682 0792, WhatsApp 076 682 0792 or email litigation@charllochner.co.za.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 4951
  • Founded: 1996
  • Principal: Charl Lochner (former magistrate and prosecutor)
  • Offices: 664 Hertzog Street, Wonderboom South, Pretoria
  • Hours: Mon to Thu 08:00 to 16:00, Fri 08:00 to 13:00
  • WhatsApp: 076 682 0792

About This Profile

Written by CallMyLawyer from the firm's own website and public listing information, checked on 16 October 2026. It is not an endorsement.

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