Contact Us
Contact Us
Main Office:
Main Office Address: 2 Allsop Street Canberra City ACT 2601
Postal Address: GPO Box 512 Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6243 3471
Fax: (02) 6243 3435
E-mail: legalaid@legalaidact.org.au
Website: www.legalaidact.org.au
The main office provides free legal advice. Appointments can be made by telephoning (02) 6243 3471.
Legal Aid Helpline
Help with legal problems is available through the Legal Aid Helpline on 1300 654 314 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The After Hours Legal Aid Helpline for people in custody or other urgent matters, is available from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Monday on 0429 440 084.
Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Order Unit
The Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Order Unit is located at the Magistrates Court. Telephone (02) 6207 1874 for information and appointments.
Youth Law Centre
Information, advice and referrals are available for people aged between 12 and 25 from the Youth Law Centre which is located at Level 1, 14 Childers Square (corner of Childers Street and University Avenue), Canberra City. Telephone (02) 6262 7077 for information and appointments.
Legal Aid ACT main office is now at:
2 Allsop Street, Canberra City, ACT 2601