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Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC)

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Free legal advice and casework for people who live, work or study in Hume, Merri-bek and Mitchell Shire, covering family violence intervention orders, family law, migration, tenancy, fines, employment and victims of crime. BY APPOINTMENT - call to book; interp…

(03) 9310 4376

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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Level 3, Building 2, 1100 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047. ; also a Wallan centre, with outreach at Sunbury, Glenroy and Craigieburn - serves Hume, Merri-bek and Mitchell Shire

South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)

Local area

Free and confidential legal help, operating since 1973, focused on Melbourne's south-east including Greater Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia, with a strong focus on culturally and linguistically diverse clients. There are no geographical restrictions - people an…

(03) 9545 7400

Springvale

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Narre Warren — Mon-Fri 9am-5pm: (03) 9038 8002

5 Osborne Ave, Springvale VIC 3171. ; Narre Warren branch Suite 1, Level 2, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren VIC 3805 - focuses on Melbourne's south-east but accepts requests from anywhere in Victoria

Victoria Legal Aid

Government serviceAll of Victoria

Free legal information, advice, and representation for Victorians on criminal, family, and some civil matters. Speak in English or ask for a free interpreter, chat online, or call the help line (Mon-Fri 8.45am-5.15pm). Also runs the free Victims Legal Service.

1300 792 387

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Offices across Victoria - phone service state-wide

WEstjustice (Western Community Legal Centre)

Local area

Free legal help for people in Melbourne's western suburbs covering tenancy, employment, consumer, fines and family violence matters, plus duty lawyer services at Sunshine and Werribee Magistrates' Courts. ADVICE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - call to book; there is…

(03) 9749 7720

phone Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm (closed over lunch

admin@westjustice.org.au Visit website

Head office Level 1/8 Watton St, Werribee VIC 3030. | Sunshine: Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Rd VIC 3020 | Footscray: workspace365, Level 2, 90 Maribyrnong St VIC 3011 - serves Melbourne's west

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.