Choose the Legal Help You Need
Legal Aid may provide information, advice, duty-lawyer assistance or a grant for representation, depending on the matter, eligibility rules and available services. These are different forms of help; receiving information does not mean a grant has been approved.
Community legal services are independent, not-for-profit legal centres. Some serve a geographic community; others focus on a legal issue or group. They may offer information, advice or limited task assistance, but not every centre can provide ongoing representation.
Private Law Firms set their own scope, fees and appointment arrangements. Ask what the first consultation includes, who would do the work and whether written follow-up, documents or later appearances are included.
Language and Communication Support
If you need language support, ask the legal service or Law Firm whether it can arrange an interpreter and whether there is a cost. TIS National’s immediate phone interpreting service is available on 131 450; the legal service you want to contact may have its own interpreting arrangements.
Talk to a Lawyer does not assess Legal Aid eligibility, operate an emergency line or arrange representation. In immediate danger call 000.