Tasmania Legal Aid
We provide free advice and support in all sorts of legal matters to eligible Tasmanians.
Phone a lawyer
Call 1300 366 611 - Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Everyone can receive free legal advice from our telephone advice service.
Going to court
What to expect when going to court and how our lawyers can help you. Find out about our duty lawyer service at the Magistrates Court and the Family Court.
Legal representation
Legal Representation is normally provided for family law, family violence, criminal law, mental health, and disability matters. If you need advice on a civil matter then call 1300 366 611 to find out more.
Apply for legal aid
To apply for legal aid, you must see a lawyer. You may see a private lawyer or one of our lawyers. Call 1300 366 611 to find out more.
Family dispute resolution
Family dispute resolution conferences aim to resolve family law disputes at an early stage.
Safe at home program
This program involves a range of services working together, to protect and support victims of family violence, including young people and children.
Family violence and cross-examination scheme
This Scheme provides a lawyer for people who are unrepresented and have been banned from cross-examination in the Family Law Courts.
Family advocacy and support service (FASS)
The family advocacy and support service (FASS) is a free service providing assistance to families with family law matters who have been affected by family violence.
Mental health and disability matters
Our lawyers can advise and represent you at Mental Health Tribunal and Guardianship and Administration Board hearings.
Senior Assist
Senior Assist aims to provide a practical and effective response to elder abuse and prevention in Tasmania.
NDIS appeals
Our lawyers can advise and represent you when appealing a decision of the National Disability Insurance Agency at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Help for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment
You can use the National Relay Service to call our free legal advice line.
Get help in your own language
We will arrange an interpreter for you free of charge. This is available when telephoning our legal advice line or when attending our clinic advice