FOR PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING DISADVANTAGE

General Legal Services

General legal services providing a range of civil, family and criminal law matters, including but not limited to employment law, traffic matters and more.

Cairns Mental Health Legal Service

The Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc has commenced provision of the Cairns Mental Health Legal Service.

Discrimination and Human Rights Legal Service

Legal services for people with a disability, who have been treated unfairly or discriminated against because of their disability.

Consumer Law Service

The Consumer Law Service (CLS) is operated by the Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. It provides legal advice on a range of consumer matters including credit, product / service disputes and more.

Family Law Service

The Family Law Service (FLS) is operated by the Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. The FLS provides legal advice work in relation to family law children’s matters.

Seniors Legal & Support Service

The Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS) is operated by the Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. The Centre employs both a Solicitor and Social Worker to provide the SLASS.

Domestic & Family Violence Duty Lawyer Service

The Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc (CCLC) commenced provision of the Domestic & Family Violence Duty Lawyer Service in October 2015.

CAIRNS COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE INCPROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES FOR OVER 20 YEARS

The Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc (the Centre) provides accessible legal services for people in the community experiencing disadvantage. The Centre provides information and referrals, legal advice and in some circumstances, ongoing casework assistance.

Located in the centre of Cairns, on the 2nd floor of Main Street Arcade, 82 Grafton Street, the Centre may assist people who are experiencing disadvantage, have a legal problem we are able to assist with and live in the geographical area covered by the Centre.

We are committed to providing equal access to justice for all members of the community. Our legal services include General Legal Service, Discrimination & Human Rights Legal Service, Cairns Mental Health Legal Service, Consumer Law Service, Family Law Service, Seniors Legal and Support Service, and Domestic and Family Violence Duty Lawyer Service.

Legal services are available by appointment; and Where necessary, telephone advice may also be provided. For more information or to book an appointment contact the Centre on (07) 4031 7688 or 1800 062 608.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, elders both past and present. We also extend our respect to other Indigenous Australians who are within our service area.

General Legal Service

General legal service providing a range of civil, family and criminal law matters.... more info

Cairns Mental Health Legal Service

Legal services for people on Involuntary Treatment Orders, needing help with ECT applications or other mental health legal problems.... more info

Discrimination and Human Rights Legal Service

Legal services for people with a disability who have been treated unfairly because of their disability.... more info

Consumer Law Service

Legal service providing assistance with consumer complaints.... more info

Family Law Service

Legal service providing assistance with family law children’s matters.... more info

Seniors Legal & Support Service

Legal and support services for seniors concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial matters.... more info

Domestic & Family Violence Duty Lawyer Service

Come to the Cairns Magistrates Court. The Centre is there each Thursday. We also offer a free DVDLS for men - both aggrieved and respondents.... more info

CALL US 07 4031 7688 1800 062 608

Get Involved

VOLUNTEER

Assist people in need and contribute to the community, by volunteering with us. We welcome solicitors and university (law) student volunteers.

DONATE

Your donation makes a real difference and goes directly towards providing services for the disadvantaged. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Phone

1800 062 608 | (07) 4031 7688

Phone Lines Open

Mon – Fri | 9am-4pm

Address

2nd Floor, Main Street Arcade
82 Grafton Street Cairns

Doors Open

Mon – Thu | 9am-4pm
Fri | 9am - 12pm.

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