Information About the Law
Do you have a legal problem in Queensland? Read more about areas of law below, and find out who is best to help you.
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When LawRight can’t help
If this is the first time you are seeking legal advice, and you are not located in one of our Court & Tribunal Service jurisdictions or Community & Health Justice Partnership locations, we recommend contacting your nearest Community Legal Centre first for advice. This is usually the quickest way to receive legal advice and determine your next steps. You are welcome to apply to LawRight afterwards, if needed.
LawRight generally cannot assist with:
- Matters outside of Queensland or Commonwealth law – contact Community Legal Centres Australia.
- People who can afford a lawyer – visit Queensland Law Society website to find a private law firm.
- Mental Health Review Tribunal matters – LawRight previously provided assistance and advocacy at hearings before the MHRT, but this service is closed for the foreseeable future. Contact Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion for assistance.
- Magistrates Court matters – contact your nearest Community legal centre.
- Family law – contact your nearest Community legal centre.
- Criminal law – contact Legal Aid Queensland.
- Native Title – contact a Native Title representative body.
- Personal injury claims – consider contacting a ‘no win, no fee’ law firm.
- Building and construction disputes – seek advice from a private lawyer.
- Complex commercial disputes (except through the Courts & Tribunal Services, if we have capacity to do so).
- Businesses, except where the individuals behind the business are unable to afford a lawyer.
Disclaimer
The information in this resource is for general information purposes only and should not be relied on as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact LawRight or another lawyer. LawRight can only give advice to people who are eligible for our services.