Legal Assistance and Information: Private Lawyers and Law Institute of Victoria
Private Lawyers:
Using a private lawyer is one way of getting the legal help you need.
If you want to use a private lawyer, you will need to find one who is experienced in dealing with your kind of problem.
Shop around. Speak with a couple of different lawyers and compare their services and fees. Only use a lawyer you feel comfortable with and can afford.
If you are unclear about the advice given to you, you can ask to have it explained in a way that you understand.
Law Institute of Victoria:
The Law Institute of Victoria provides referrals to solicitors across Victoria. Law firms included in the referral service provide a free 30-minute inquiry interview.
Contact Details
The Legal HelpdeskPh: 1800 677 402
email: contact@victorialawfoundation.org.au
website: http://www.victorialawfoundation.org.au
Postal Address
Level 5, 43 Hardware LaneMelbourne Victoria 3000
Operating Days & Times
Phone: 03 9607 9550Website: www.liv.asn.au/Referral
Eligibility
People seeking legal adviceFees
Law Institute of Victoria:Law firms included in the referral service provide a free 30-minute inquiry interview.
Any othere services provided will incur fees and charges which will vary according to which private lawyer provides the service.
Age Ranges
No specific age rangeOther services Offered by Victoria Law Foundation
- Financial Ombudsman Service
- Ombudsman, service commissioners and government schemes
- Consumer Affairs Victoria
- Disability Services Commissioner
- Office of the Public Advocate
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria)
- Ombudsman Victoria
- Health Services Commissioner
- Legal Services Commissioner
- Office of the Victorian Privacy Commissioner
- Public Transport Ombudsman
- Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
- Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
- Free or low-cost legal services
- Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)
- Community Legal Centres
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