Need a lawyer after hours? Legal Hotline's free information line answers 24/7 — nights, weekends and public holidays — so you can understand your situation the moment it happens. When you need a lawyer, we book a fixed-fee consultation at the earliest time, by phone, video or in person.
Free legal information, 24/7. Speak with a lawyer via a fixed-fee consult — often within minutes.
Yes. The free Legal Hotline information line on 1800 951 176 is open 24 hours a day, every day — including nights, weekends and public holidays. Legal problems rarely keep business hours, so you can call the moment something happens and find out where you stand, at no cost.
It depends on the situation, but the free information line can help you understand your immediate position straight away — for example, your rights if you have been arrested or questioned, what a court date or notice means, or what to do about an urgent letter or deadline. If the matter needs a lawyer, we arrange a consultation at the earliest available time.
Being arrested or held for questioning is one of the most common reasons people need legal help outside business hours. In Australia, a person being questioned by police generally has the right to remain silent and, in most circumstances, to contact a lawyer. The free information line can explain how this works in your state or territory right away — the rules differ between jurisdictions.
The free information line answers immediately, 24/7. A consultation with an admitted Australian lawyer is then booked at the earliest available time — often the same day, and within minutes during business hours — by phone, video or in person. Whether it is a criminal, family or traffic matter, we connect you with a lawyer who handles it.
Can I talk to a lawyer after hours in Australia?
The free Legal Hotline information line answers 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays, so you can get information at any time. A consultation with an admitted lawyer is then booked at the earliest available time, often the same day, by phone, video or in person.
Is the legal hotline open on weekends and public holidays?
Yes. The free information line on 1800 951 176 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, with no appointment and no cost to call. Lawyer consultations are then arranged at the earliest available time.
What should I do if I am arrested after hours?
Call the free hotline on 1800 951 176 for information on your rights, any time. In Australia you generally have the right to remain silent and, in most circumstances, to contact a lawyer; the details vary by state and territory. We can explain how it works where you are and arrange a consultation.
How quickly can I get a lawyer at night?
The free information line answers immediately, 24/7. A consultation with an admitted Australian lawyer is booked at the earliest available time — often the same day, and within minutes during business hours — by phone, video or in person.
Does it cost anything to call after hours?
No. The information line is free to call, 24/7, with no appointment and no obligation. You only pay if you choose a fixed-fee consultation with a lawyer, and the fee is confirmed up front before anything goes ahead.
Call the free information line any time, or book a fixed-fee consult with a local lawyer.
Free legal information. Not legal advice.