ALOS operates on FRIDAYS at 216 Wright Street, Adelaide, 5000. Assistance is limited to preliminary advice and referral and they are not able to take over the management of cases, but aim to help clients manage their own case or refer them to other services. ALOS do not pay any costs related to a clients case. This service is supported by the Law Foundation of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.
The Child Support Help Line is run by the Child Support Unit of the Legal Services Commission of SA. It is a free service that is available to anyone who needs legal advice about child support matters.
A national legal service, established to support Defence members and Veterans, and their families and supporters, in interacting with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
The service also assists clients with any ancillary legal issues, and provide appropriate referrals ...
A free service for people who are representing themselves and have a hearing date in the Federal Circuit and Family Court or are starting proceedings in the Court. The Duty Lawyers are located at the Commonwealth Courts, 3 Angas Street, Adelaide, at Level 1, Room 1.12 or Room 1.17 each day. ...
No appointment is required but priority is given to clients who have a hearing listed in Court that day. If the Duty Lawyer is unavailable on the day, clients are encouraged to make an appointment.
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The Service can assist with a number of legal matters on behalf of victims of family violence including: intervention orders; family court applications and victims of crime compensation. |
JusticeNet administers Pro Bono Connect, a referral scheme that matches eligible individuals and charitable organisations in need of legal assistance with member law firms and barristers who are willing to act on a pro bono basis (for free).
JusticeNet also provide a Refugee and Asylum Seeker Assistance referral scheme (for judicial review applications), a Federal Court Self-Representation Service, and a Homeless Legal Outreach service.
The service runs at the Adelaide Magistrates Court.
The MCLAS only deals with disputes that fall within the minor civil claims jurisdiction, being any civil dispute with a value of up to $12,000. The types of matters dealt with include: fencing disputes, building disputes, claims in negligence, contractual disputes, and other types of matters. The service does NOT deal with criminal matters, civil matters in excess of $12,000, family law or personal injury claims.
The NT Legal Aid Commission is an independent statutory Commission and provides access to the law and legal assistance to people who are unable to afford the services of a private lawyer. Legal Aid in the NT usually only assists in matters that are before the Courts in the Northern Territory, but...
Limited services available. The centre operates an evening legal advisory service on Mondays and Thursdays. Please call to make an appointment.
Legal advice is available for: car accidents, consumer credit, consumer disputes & complaints, contract law, criminal charges, debts, discrimination, employment, expiation notices, court fines, family law, intervention orders, neighbourhood disputes, property damage, tenancy, traffic charges....
Drop-in service available at Port Adelaide Magistrates Court (Wednesdays) and Elizabeth Magistrates Court (Tuesdays)