Fitzroy Legal Service Enquiry Form
This service aims to assist those who are unable to afford legal assistance. Please contact the Law Institute of Victoria ('LIV') if you are seeking a referral to a private lawyer for a free 30 minute initial consultation. You can contact the LIV on (03) 9607 9550 or via their website: LIV Referral Service.
Areas of law that our legal service can provide advice on:
| Animal law | Criminal prosecutions by council & ownership disputes |
| Civil Law |
Making a civil complaint Responding to a civil complaint Consumer law Debt Insurance disputes Motor vehicle accidents |
| Housing |
Disputes with landlords Disputes with other tenants Notices to vacate Rental arrears Repairs Public housing demolishment Quiet enjoyment For any urgent tenancy matters, please call the following advice lines at Tenants Victoria: Private renters - (03) 9416 2577 Social housing and rooming housing -1800 068 860 |
| Intervention Orders (FVIO and PSIO) |
Applying for an order Responding to an order Reviewing Further and Better Particulars |
| Family Law |
Parenting matters Property matters |
| Fines |
Council fines Toll fines Traffic fines |
| Criminal Law |
Charged with a criminal offence Criminal history Victim of crime |
| Employment Law |
General protections claims Unfair dismissal Discrimination Conditions and entitlements Please note: we are unable to assist with WorkCover claims. Contact any No Win, No Fee firm for legal support. |
| Migration Law |
Partner visas Child visas Protection visas Offshore humanitarian visas Visitor visas Australian citizenship Please note: we are unable to assist with work, student, or employer sponsored visas. |
Please note we are unable to assist with the below areas of law
| Legal Problem Type | Where to get help |
|---|---|
| County or Supreme court matters | https://justiceconnect.org.au/our-services/self-rep-service |
| Owners Corporation (Body Corporate) Disputes |
Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. More information can be found on the Consumer Affairs website here We also have some information about this legal area on our Law Handbook Website. |
| Building and planning disputes |
Domestic Building Legal Service – Our Programs – Justice Connect We also have some information about this legal area on our Law Handbook Website. |
| Business contracts, regulation and commercial matters, conveyancing | Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. |
| Child protection | Victoria legal aid – 1300 792 387 or Speak to us. |
| Commercial matters including debts owed to your business | Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. |
| Fencing Disputes | Dispute Settlement Centre Victoria Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. We also have some information about this legal area on our Law Handbook Website. |
| Urgent family law court matters | If you have an urgent court hearing for a family law, contact the Family Advocacy and Support Service on 03 8610 9803 and ask to be referred to the duty lawyer. |
| Guardianship and administration disputes | Office of the Public Advocate. Victoria Legal Aid. Find your local Community Legal Centre: |
| Urgent Family Violence Intervention orders |
Contact the court registry where the matter is listed to be referred to the duty lawyer. Or complete the below form For Affected Family Members and applicants. |
| Family Violence Intervention Orders listed at Heidelberg Magistrates Court | Fitzroy Legal Service has a duty lawyer service at Heidelberg Magistrates Court. Contact their Registry to be referred to this service. (03) 9087 6115 or heidelberg.interventionorders@courts.vic.gov.au |
| Investments/trusts | Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. |
| Mental health treatment orders | The mental health legal service provides free legal services to mental health consumers to check if you are eligible you can contact them on 9629 4422 or visit this website. |
| Tax | Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. |
| Wills and estates | Law Institute of Victoria’s Find A Lawyer scheme has free 30 minute advice or call 03 9607 9550. Local Community Legal Centre. We also have some information about this legal area on our Law Handbook Website. |
Q+ Law.
If you identify as LGBTQIA+SB, Fitzroy Legal Service has a free, state-wide, safe entry point to accessing legal assistance called Q+ Law. If you would like to make an appointment with our Q+ Law service, please complete this form: Q+ Law Enquiry Form. For more information please visit their website: Q+ Law.Please complete the form below to enquire about an appointment with Fitzroy Legal Service.
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Not sure if we can help with your legal issue? Please refer to the tables above.
If you have a support person they can help you fill out this form, or contact our Reception on (03) 9419 3744 for assistance.
