Court and Tribunal Services

LawRight has on-site offices and services at Brisbane court and tribunal registries and delivers remote services throughout Queensland to increase access to justice for vulnerable people navigating complex court and tribunal proceedings.
Our strategic partnerships with law firms and barristers match pro bono assistance with the legal problem and capability of the individual.
We currently assist in the
- Queensland District and Supreme Courts and Court of Appeal
- Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
- Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Enforcement Hearings in the Brisbane Magistrates Court (for debtors)
- Queensland Court of Appeal
- Magistrates Court (including Enforcement Hearings)
LawRight helps people who are involved in, or who are considering commencing legal proceedings, and who are unable to afford private legal assistance and are ineligible for legal aid.
LawRight cannot assist with:
- Family law
- Criminal law
- Native title
- Building and construction disputes
- Complex commercial disputes
- Clients who could afford to pay a lawyer, obtain Legal Aid, or obtain ‘no win, no fee’ assistance (e.g. personal injury, negligence)
Refer a client to Court and Tribunal Services
If you want to refer a client to Court and Tribunal Services and the client is unable to apply for help themselves via the LawRight Application Form, please complete the Court and Tribunal Services Warm Referral Form and we will be in touch.
Where else to look for assistance
You may be able to get assistance through a different community legal centre. For a list of centres in Queensland, please visit Community Legal Centres Queensland.