General Legal Assistance & Information

About Us

Community-based, not-for-profit organisation offering:
* Legal advice and referral on issues including family law, debt, crime, discrimination, probate, motor accidents, civil disputes, employment, complaints against professionals etc.
* Information, advocacy, referral and support for applicants in family violence situations seeking intervention orders
* Duty lawyer service for applicants seeking an intervention order at the family violence division of the Heidelberg Magistrates Court: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday
* Legal outreach to Reservoir
* Legal outreach for young persons at Northland Youth Centre
* VOCAT casework: assisting with crime compensation applications
* Outreach to Men's and Women's Prisons in Victoria
* Divorce application workshops
* Legal education, campaigning and law reform work

Quick Facts About The Region

Fitzroy Legal Service is located in the suburb of Fitzroy, the council of Yarra City and the federal electorate of Melbourne.