Appeals in State Courts are when a higher court checks whether an earlier decision had a legal error.
When we may be able to help
- You are involved in or want to start a civil appeal in the District Court or Court of Appeal, including appeals from the Magistrates Court and the QCAT Appeal Tribunal
If this is your situation, click here to read more about our Court and Tribunal services and how they may be able to help.
When we can’t help
- You are appealling against a decision made under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012
- You are appealling against a decision made under the Justices Act 1886
- You are appealling a criminal law matter
- You are appealling a family law matter
If this is your situation, see below for resources and other places that may be able help.
Other places that may be able to help
Your local community legal centres may be able to help you. You should visit Find a CLC to find the service closest to you.
Women’s Legal Service Queensland is a community legal centre offering free legal assistance to women; they offer some assistance with specific appeal types.
Legal Aid may be able to assist with appeals for criminal and family law matters.