Private lawyers

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Many private lawyers do legal aid work with VLA’s assistance. In these circumstances, VLA pays the lawyer. Ask about applying for legal assistance when you make an appointment with a lawyer.

The LIV operates the Find Your Lawyer Legal Referral Service. Through this program, a client is referred to an appropriate lawyer (i.e. a lawyer who practises in the specific area of law you need help with). The lawyer provides the first 30 minutes free of charge. Normal fees are charged after the first 30 minutes, or if additional work needs to be done on your behalf. 

To get a referral to see a lawyer, contact:

LIV’s Find Your Lawyer Legal Referral Service
www.liv.asn.au/Referral

Private lawyers

Chapter: 2.3: Legal services that can help

Contributor: Compiled by Victoria Legal Aid and Fitzroy Legal Service

Current as of: 1 September 2024

Law Handbook Page: 78

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