Wednesday, 22nd May 2013
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Pinpoint - Check for Related Legal Issues helps identify other legal and social issues that may also be affecting somebody seeking legal advice on another more immediate issue.
www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ Telephone Advice City (03) 9269 0120 Telephone Advice Country 1800 677 402
350 Queen St
Melbourne Vic 3000
GPO Box 4380
Melbourne Vic 3001
Phone: (03) 9269 0234
Country callers: 1800 677 402
Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria has an excellent collection of links to those bodies that provide legal advice and assistance. These are listed under subject headings.
Head Office
6 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy 3065
24 HOUR SERVicE
Phone: (03) 9419 3888
Toll Free: 1800 064 865
Fax: (03) 9419 6024
Email: vals@vals.org.au
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Police 000 or contact your local police station
The Ombudsman provides free, impartial, informal and timely resolution of complaints to promote fairness, openness and good public administration. There are separate officers for matters concerning the State of Victoria and for those relating to the Federal Government.
The Ombudsman can assist you with your complaint about the administrative actions of a government agency or authority, or local government council.
There are also bodies appointed to resolve disputes within particular Industries, Departments or particular areas of concern.
Telephone: 1300 364 277 (cost of a local call)
When you call this number, you will automatically be directed to the nearest RAV centre.
Email: reception@rav.org.au
www.barristers.com.au
CLERKING OFFICE
Owen Dixon Chambers
205 William Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia
DX90 Melbourne
T: (61 3) 9225 8444
F: (61 3) 9225 8395
E: info@barristers.com.au
www.greenslist.com.au
Clerks
Owen Dixon Chambers
William Street, Melbourne
Victoria, Australia.
(03) 9225 7222
(03) 9225 8485
mgreen@greenslist.com.au
www.deverslist.com.au
Clerks
Owen Dixon Chambers
205 William Street
Melbourne, Vic. 3000
DX 96 Melbourne
Phone: 9225 7999
Fax: 9225 7728
Mobile: John Dever 041 608 7999
jdever@vicbar.com.au
Mobile: Phil Dever 040 225 7999
pdever@vicbar.com.au
General Email: dever@vicbar.com.au
www.foleys.com.au
Owen Dixon Chambers
205 William Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Ausdoc DX 92
Tel +61 3 9225 7777
Fax +61 3 9225 8480
Email foleys@foleys.com.au
List of Foley's Clerks
www.listgbarristers.com.au
Owen Dixon Chambers
205 William Street Melbourne 3000
Telephone 9225 8558
Facsimile 9225 8668
Mobile 0412 365 584
DX 89 Melbourne
www.lennonslist.com.au
Clerks
205 William Street
Melbourne 3000
Phone : +61 (3) 9225 7555
Fax : +61 (3) 9225 8968
e-mail : lennonslist@thebar.com.au
www.holmeslist.com.au
Clerks
555 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, 3000
Phone: (03) 9225 6444
Fax: (03) 9225 6464
email: paulholmes@vicbar.com.au
Clerks
Isaacs Chambers
555 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
DX: 93 Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9225 7444
Fax: 9225 8686
meldrums@vicbar.com.au
lyuslegal.com
Level 26, 200 Queen Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Ph: 03 9001 8080
Mobile: 0414 71 72 71
www.rjhowells.com.au
Clerks
Owen Dixon Chambers West
525 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
Phone : (03) 9225 7666
Fax : (03) 9225 8450
E-Mail : richowells@vicbar.com.au
www.gordonandjackson.com.au
Clerks
525 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
Phone : (03) 9225 7333
Fax : (03) 9225 7907
DX : 94 Melbourne
e-mail : clerks@gordonandjackson.com.au
www.barristerslogistics.com.au
Level 1, Melbourne Chambers
235 Queen Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
T 03 9640 3227
F 03 9640 3104
DX 522 Melbourne
www.pattersonslist.com.au
Room 1, Ground Floor
Owen Dixon Chambers West
525 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone: 03 9225 7888
Fax: 03 9600 0320
Young's List
Level 1, 550 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone: 03 9225 6777
tammy@youngslist.com.au
GPO Box 4770
Melbourne Vic 3001
DX 86 Melbourne
Victoria's community legal centres provide free legal information and advice to more than 100,000 Victorians every year. They also deliver community legal education and conduct law reform and social justice campaigns. They are committed to the principles of human rights, social justice, equity and community participation.
3rd Floor, 43 Hardware St
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Advice & information: 03 9642 0877
Toll Free: 1800 133 302
TTY 03 96420334
Fax: 03 9642 0232
Email: justice@vicnet.net.au
The Foundation has removed the online publications from its web site.
In its place they have a carousel of brochures - mainly drawn from legal aid or government web sites.
A major event can affect different aspects of a person’s life. The most immediate legal issue can sometimes overshadow other legal or social issues simmering beneath the surface. Early recognition of these issues will help a person take better control of their situation.
The Fitzroy Legal Service in Victoria has assmebled the excellent Law4Community Tool. This helps workers and individuals consider other legal and social issues that may be affecting your client. There are eleven categories in this section. Each category has a series of questions that will help prompt you to consider issues that may be underlying the initial event. Click on a question to find out more about an issue and the legal and community services available.
To start, simply choose a category from this list that best captures the main legal issue or presenting problem:
