Page updated on: Friday April 23, 2010
Free Legal Advice
Wellington Community Law Centre offers a range of free legal advice sessions. Our aim is to provide free legal advice to help those who cannot access other legal services.
Sessions are staffed by qualified lawyers who volunteer at the Law Centre. Lawyers are available to give initial legal advice but may refer to another lawyer, the Disputes Tribunal, or another community service for ongoing assistance.
For most sessions we do not operate an appointment system and people are seen on a first come, first served basis. We do not give advice over the phone and we are generally not able to offer specific advice on wills, trusts, estates, property including relationship property, or commercial matters.
We offer the following advice sessions:
Free Legal Advice
Monday to Thursday 5.30-7pm
Wednesday and Friday 12-2pm
No appointments necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Specialist Legal Advice
Refugee and Immigration: Tuesday 5.30-7pm
Advice for Women: Monday 12.30-1.30pm
Family: Wednesday 12-2pm
Employment: Wednesday 5.30-7pm
No appointments necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Justices of the Peace
Tuesday and Thursday 12-2pm
No appointments necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Advice for Mental Health Consumers
Last Tuesday of every month 12-1pm
No appointments necessary
At the Clubhouse, 168 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Ph (04) 389-2155
Legal Suitcase Clinics
Every Wednesday morning, 10am-12pm:
Newtown Community Centre
Corner Rintoul and Colombo Street, Newtown
First Wednesday in the month
Strathmore Community Base
108 Stratmore Ave, Strathmore
Second Wednesday in the month
Miramar Community Centre
27 Chelsea Street, Miramar
Third Wednesday in the month
Kilbirnie Community Centre
56 Bay Road, Kilbirnie
Fourth Wednesday in the month
No appointments necessary
Wellington Community Law Centre offers a range of free legal advice sessions. Our aim is to provide free legal advice to help those who cannot access other legal services. Sessions are staffed by qualified lawyers who volunteer at the Law Centre. Lawyers are available to give initial legal advice but may refer to another lawyer, the Disputes Tribunal, or another community service for ongoing assistance. For most sessions we do not operate an appointment system and people are seen on a first come, first served basis. We do not give advice over the phone and we are generally not able to offer specific advice on wills, trusts, estates, property including relationship property, or commercial matters. We offer the following advice sessions:
General Legal Advice
Monday to Thursday - 5.30-7.00pm
(Employment Lawyer available on Wednesdays)
Wednesday and Friday - 12.00-2.00pm
(Family Lawyer available on Wednesdays)
No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Refugee and Immigration Advice
Tuesday - 5.30-7.00pm
No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Advice for Women
Monday - 12.30-1.30pm
Women only, no appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Advice for Mental Health Consumers
Last Tuesday of the month - 12.00-1.00pm
No appointment necessary
At the Clubhouse, 168 Riddiford St, Newtown
Justices of the Peace
Available to witness documents and declarations
Tuesday and Thursday - 12.00-2.00pm
No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St
Parent's Legal Information Line for Schools
A freephone service for parents providing information and advice on school related issues such as suspensions, bullying, stand downs and special needs: Phone 0800 499 488
Parents Legal Information Line for School Issues (PLINFO)
A freephone service for parents providing information and advice on school related issues, such as suspensions, bullying, stand downs and special needs: Phone 0800 499 488