I have been charged with a crime

We can help when you have a hearing for a criminal charge in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

We can:

talk to you about your charges and the court process
represent you at court or suggest other lawyers to help
give you information and help you access other supports to help you

How we can help

Our lawyers listen to you and answer your questions. They can help you understand what you have been charged with, what might happen next and how court works.

We give advice over the phone, online or in person. In some situations, we may help you at court. If not, we can explain how to get support from another lawyer.

Our lawyers work with social workers and financial counsellors to support your wellbeing and safety during this time.

Please note, we cannot help if the only charges you are facing are driving offences or breaches of personal safety intervention orders.

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More ways we can help

The police don't think I am the one who needs protection

If you have experienced family violence but police have applied for an intervention order against you.

Sexual assault and protecting your private information

If lawyers or courts are requesting access to your counselling or health records.

Victims of crime financial assistance

How you can apply for money or other support after family or sexual violence.

Victims of crime

Learn about the rights and where to get support for people who have suffered physical or emotional injury, or financial loss because of a crime.

Going to court for a family violence intervention order

What to expect at a Family Violence Intervention Order hearing in Victoria, including who needs to go, what happens on the day, and where to get support.