Domestic Violence Duty Lawyer

Provides duty lawyer services to respondents in domestic violence proceedings in the Brisbane Magistrates Court

Who It Helps

Respondents unrepresented in domestic and family violence proceedings
Brisbane Magistrates Court

What We Provide

Duty lawyer assistance including legal advice, drafting court forms and documents, negotiations, representation in court (where resources permit and not in trials)
For men using violence who need case managed supports, referrals to our Court Plus for Men service
For related family law issues, referrals to our Family Advocacy and Support Service at the Brisbane Family Court and other Qld-wide Family Courts for family law legal assistance, social support and men’s support
For misidentified victim-survivors or victim-survivors of coercive controlling DFV, referrals to our Families and Domestic Violence Legal Service for further assistance
Referrals to other support services based at the Brisbane Magistrates Court

How It Works

No appointment required

Operates as part of the Specialist DFV Court justice response which includes:

dedicated magistrates
a specialist DFV court registry where specialist court staff are trained to offer support and information to people involved in DFV court matters
dedicated prosecutors
specialist DFV duty lawyers to provide advice and representation for people involved in DFV court matters
specialist DFV court support services for people involved in DFV court matters
infrastructure and security features to support safety (including security officers)
Provided at the Brisbane Magistrates Court Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4pm

Impact & Outcomes

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Funders & Partners

Funded by the Queensland Government (Department of Justice).

Partnering with Legal Aid Queensland.

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Contact

1800 229 866