Some of our services are accessible to everyone. Depending on your situation, you may be able to get other legal help. The following services provide free or low-cost legal advice or assistance. Community legal centres provide free legal aid, especially to people in financial difficulty or socially disadvantaged. The Legal Referral Service offers free referrals to lawyers in Victoria. Everyone is welcome to use this service and all references are addressed to LIV members. All law firms included in the service commit to seeing clients free of charge for the first 30 minutes. Normal fees are charged after the first 30 minutes or when additional work needs to be prepared on your behalf. Ballards Solicitors participates in the Legal Referral Service. Call Legal Aid at 1300-792-387 to speak to someone in English or another language. For more information, please visit the Victoria Legal Aid website If we are unable to assist you, we may be able to direct you to other services that can. LIV is widely recognised by business, government and the public as the leader of the Victorian legal profession. With more than 14,500 members, the organization represents a strong force of opinion and expertise.

All references are made to LIV members who have agreed to see customers for free until the first 30 minutes. Normal fees are charged after the first 30 minutes. Transfers are made by field of activity, geographical location, preferred language and other requirements.www.liv.asn.au Referral from a private lawyer from the Law Institute of Victoriaexternal link To find the nearest legal centre to the municipality, call 03 9652 1500 or visit the website of the Federation of Community Legal Centres Migration Agent (the Migration Agents Registration Authority can provide a reference)external link Offers Justice Connect provides free legal services to disadvantaged people and develops programs to meet the legal needs of homeless people, seniors, non-profit organizations and self-advocates. Note that the referral service is not a legal service and does not provide legal advice. These are independent community-based organizations that provide free legal services to the public. They focus on helping clients who are economically and socially disadvantaged and who do not qualify for legal aid and cannot afford to pay for a private lawyer. They have offices throughout Victoria and provide legal services at our main location at 55 King Street, Melbourne. Justice Connect manages the LIV Legal Assistance Service, the Victorian Bar Pro Bono Scheme and the Justice Connect Members Service (NSW and Victoria).www.justiceconnect.org.au Once you have selected your preferred law firm, you can receive up to three letters of recommendation sent by email to connect you with members of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) who have accepted clients up to the first 30 minutes to see for free. You can find a private lawyer near you through the Law Institute of Victoria`s Legal Referral Serviceexternal link. All law firms included in the legal referral service offer a free 30-minute interview. You can use this interview to learn more about the legal issue and discuss the options available and their cost.

Note that the free interview is not 30 minutes of free legal advice. The Court Network has volunteers who provide information, support and refer people to other services. They do not provide legal advice. The Find Your Lawyer referral telephone service is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 03 9607 9550. VLA is a statutory authority that provides free legal services throughout Victoria and can provide initial legal information over the phone. It has lawyers on duty in many courts and tribunals to assist people who do not have their own lawyer in court proceedings. VLA has lawyers in most major metropolitan and state areas of Victoria. Victoria Legal Aid`s duty counsel service can provide confidential legal advice and representation to tenants (tenants) and residents free of charge in property matters (evictions) and injunctions. If you can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, you can ask VLA for a legal advisor to help you pay for a lawyer for your case. VLA provides legal assistance in the areas of criminal law, family law and certain civil law matters.www.legalaid.vic.gov.au The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the state`s governing body for lawyers and those who work with them in the legal sector.

We will help you find a law firm that offers services tailored to your legal problem. You can search: A private lawyer can help you explain and resolve your legal problem. Justice Connect works with thousands of lawyers, including 50 law firms in New South Wales and Victoria, as well as hundreds of lawyers. Justice Connect facilitates pro bono removals and connects disadvantaged people and the charities that support them with pro bono advocates in Victoria and New South Wales. Legal counsel are available in community organizations, government-funded services and the private sector. The choice between them depends on your needs and eligibility. The following websites explain in more detail the different services available. Our legal information is available to all Victorians. Unfortunately, other legal services and advice are limited to those who need it most.

We follow the guidelines to make our legal aid as fair as possible. There are some things that we do not give legal advice on. We may also provide links, information and references to other organizations. Legal issues on which we do not provide advice include: LIV has an online directory service and a legal mediation service to find lawyers in your area or practice a specific area of law. LIV`s telephone and online legal referral service provides free referrals to lawyers in Victoria. Victoria Legal Aid provides free legal information and training to all Victorians. They may also offer advice and legal representation based on their financial situation and other individual circumstances. In order to hire a lawyer for your case, you must be entitled to legal assistance. To decide if you qualify, let`s take a look: Justice Connect`s DBLS provides advice and support to eligible landlords whose housing disputes have not been resolved with DBDRV. It can help homeowners who do not have access to legal aid and advice from other sources. Visit the Domestic Building Legal Service website for assistance.

Some services are free of charge. You can also seek the help of a private lawyer, who may charge a fee. The Law Institute of Victoria may refer you to a lawyer to deal with your particular problem. These lawyers offer a free 30-minute telephone consultation before charging a fee for their services. For a legal reference from the Law Institute of Victoria, call their telephone delivery service on 03 9607 9550 or consult their directory LIV recognizes the traditional owners of the land on which Building LIV is located, the people of the Kulin Nation. LIV is committed to providing access to resources and services to meet the needs of a diverse community. Victoria`s Supreme Court Estates Officeexternal link Other organizations may be able to help you with your litigation. You can contact them before coming to VCAT or as soon as your file has started. Koori HelplineExternal link at Consumer Affairs Victoria at 1300 66 15 11 Our topic Build, buy and sell homes and land Home Building Dispute Resolution VictoriaExternal link Domestic Building Legal Service, Justice ConnectExternal link Address Level 13, 140 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Labour law (except discrimination against workers) Indigenous Business Australiaexternal link 1800 107 107 Migrant visas related to companies, Skilled migrants, students, tourism If you are experiencing a separation or divorce that involves a family dispute, you may be able to use our family dispute resolution service instead of going to court. You can only participate if you or the other parent in the litigation are allowed to hire a lawyer to conduct your case. Economic and trade issues – including commercial leases You can also find a lawyer yourself.

Find a lawyer on the Victorian Law Society website The Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria) Inc. website has details on more than 50 Victoria.www.communitylaw.org.au Copyright Law Institute of Victoria Limited 2021 | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | ACN: 075 475 731 NB: 32 075 475 731. If you require the assistance of a mandatory lawyer, please call Victoria Legal Aid`s legal aid telephone number at 1300-792-387 before your hearing. Depending on your situation, we can: If you have trouble using the search or finding a lawyer that meets your needs, you can call our team. Call 8636-4400 or visit the Justice Connect website.