Legal Support You Can Rely On When It Matters Most

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Children's Law & Child Protection

Expert Representation in Child Protection Matters

If Child Protection have contacted you, it's important to understand what's happening and what your options are. We support parents, children, carers and extended family members through difficult situations involving DFFH, court proceedings, and family safety concerns.

We can help you:

  • Understand what Child Protection is worried about
  • Know your rights and responsibilities
  • Represent you in the Children's Court
  • Attend planning meetings with DFFH
  • Work toward keeping or getting your children back
  • Advocate for what's best for your family
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Criminal Defence

Legal representation you can rely on for criminal related matters

Facing a criminal charge or traffic offence can be stressful and confusing, especially if it’s your first time in the legal system. Whether you’ve been contacted by police, served with a summons or charged with an offence, it’s important to get legal advice early.

We can help you:

  • Understand the charge and what it means
  • Deal with police interviews or investigations
  • Apply for bail or respond to a breach
  • Prepare for court and sentencing
  • Represent you in court
  • Help you apply for a grant of legal aid funding
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Family Violence & Intervention Orders

Experienced Support for Intervention Orders and Family Violence Cases

Being involved in a family violence matter or intervention order case can be confronting and emotionally complex. Whether you're applying for protection or responding to an order, early legal advice can make a significant difference.

We can help you:

  • Understand what the intervention order means and how it affects you
  • Apply for a Family Violence or Personal Safety Intervention Order
  • Respond to an order made against you
  • Navigate urgent and interim order hearings
  • Prepare for court and negotiate where appropriate
  • Protect your rights and safety, or defend your position
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