Legal

You may need legal help if you’re experiencing domestic and family violence. There are many organisations who can give legal help and advice.

Emergency or crisis support

DV Connect is a domestic violence hotline that offers free, professional assistance such as counselling, intervention, transport and emergency accommodation for people in danger from a violent partner or family member. Call 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week).

Non-urgent police incidents

For non-urgent incidents contact Policelink and speak to a Client Service Officer by calling 131 444.

Find a lawyer, law firm or barrister

Legal Aid Queensland is funded by the Queensland Government to give legal help to financially disadvantaged people about criminal, family and civil law matters.

Get support if you, or a family member is a victim of crime.

Find out how to find a solicitor, law firm or barrister.

Browse the community legal centres directory by legal problem and location to find an independent, free, community legal service near you.

Going to court

Find out what to do before you go to court and what happens when you go to court.

Watch videos explaining the court process for applying or responding to domestic violence orders.

Support services

Find a local support service in your area. You can filter by ‘legal support’

Access culturally appropriate legal services, welfare and support, advocacy and community education through the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Services (QIFVLS).

Learn how you can seek protection from domestic and family violence and keep your visa, and find out more about entering and leaving Australia, visas, Australian citizenship, and where you can get advice and support.