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How we can help
Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems. We focus on helping and protecting the rights of socially and economically disadvantaged Victorians. We can help in areas of criminal law, family law and some civil law matters. Contact us to find more about how we can help you.
Services
VLA Legal Information Service
We give free legal information over the phone to help you with your legal problems.
Funding cases
If you can’t afford a lawyer, you can apply for a grant of legal assistance to help you pay for a lawyer to run your case.
Latest news
May edition of Diversity News now available
Date: 30 April 2008
The May edition of Diversity News features a report about the benefits of our new website for particular groups and communities, plus news on publications, services and workshops.
VLA to host Human Rights Charter forum
Date: 05 February 2008
As part of Law Week, Victoria Legal Aid will be hosting a forum at its Lionel Murphy Centre, inspired by the words of Lionel Murphy.
Victoria Legal Aid backs trial allocation by judiciary
Date: 03 April 2008
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) believes a senior judicial officer should allocate indictable criminal trials to either the County or Supreme Courts. The officer’s decision should be based on the nature and seriousness of the particular case.