Legal Advice Bureau

If you have a legal problem and you don't know what to do or you think you have a legal problem but you are not sure, why not make an appointment to discuss it free of charge with a member of the Law Society. The Law Society has, for more than 30 years, been operating its Legal Advice Bureau at lunchtimes. Between 12.30 and 2.00 pm members of the Society man our LAB roster at the Society's Civic office to give initial advice to any member of the public who wishes to call and make an appointment. We have a special day, Wednesdays, devoted to family law matters. Legal Advice is given in person by appointment only. The Society does not provide legal advice over the phone.

Legal Advice Bureau solicitors are not available for the drafting of documents or for court appearances. You may be referred to another solicitor or, if eligible, Legal Aid. There are also the Welfare Rights and Legal Centre, the Women's Legal Centre and the Environmental Defenders Office who may also be able to provide assistance. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people the South East Aboriginal Legal Service has offices in Canberra and Queanbeyan.

To make an appointment for a free 15 minute consultation call the ACT Law Society on (02) 6247 5700.