Looking for a lawyer near you? Legal Hotline connects you with an admitted Australian lawyer for your matter — anywhere in the country, by phone, video or in person. Start with our free 24/7 legal information line to understand where you stand, then book a fixed-fee consult with a local lawyer when you're ready.
Free legal information, 24/7. Speak with a lawyer via a fixed-fee consult — often within minutes.
Call the free Legal Hotline on 1800 951 176. Tell us your situation and your location, and we connect you with an admitted Australian lawyer who handles matters in your state — by phone, video or in person. The information line is free and open 24 hours a day; the consultation with the lawyer is a fixed fee, confirmed up front and arranged when you're ready.
Australian law is largely state-based. Each state and territory has its own courts, its own legislation and its own admitted practitioners. The lawyer who is genuinely useful "near you" is one admitted in your jurisdiction and familiar with the local court that will hear your matter — not simply the closest office on a map.
Because Legal Hotline operates Australia-wide, "near you" isn't limited to a single suburb. We connect callers in every state and territory with a lawyer qualified for their jurisdiction, and consultations can be held by phone or video as well as in person — so distance is rarely a barrier to reaching the right lawyer.
We cover all eight Australian jurisdictions, from capital cities to regional centres:
Whatever your matter — criminal law, family law, traffic law or another area — we connect you with a lawyer admitted where your case will be heard.
There are two distinct things you can get here, and it helps to know the difference:
Most people start with the free information to understand where they stand, then book a consult if they need a lawyer to act.
Yes. After the free information call you can book a consultation with a local lawyer — often the same day, and within minutes during business hours. Consultations run for up to an hour and can be by phone, video or in person, whichever suits you.
How do I find a lawyer near me in Australia?
Call Legal Hotline free on 1800 951 176, any time of day. Explain your situation and location and we connect you with an admitted lawyer who handles your type of matter in your state or territory. Consultations can be by phone, video or in person, anywhere in Australia.
Can I talk to a lawyer near me today?
Often, yes. After the free information call you can book a consultation with a local lawyer — frequently the same day, and within minutes during business hours. Consultations run for up to one hour and are held by phone, video or in person, whichever is easiest for you.
Do you have lawyers in my state or territory?
Yes. Legal Hotline connects callers across all eight Australian jurisdictions — NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT — with a lawyer admitted for their location. Because consultations can be by phone or video, you can reach the right lawyer even from regional and remote areas.
Is calling the hotline free?
Yes. The Legal Hotline information line is free to call, 24 hours a day, with no appointment and no obligation. You only pay if you choose to book a fixed-fee consultation with a lawyer, and the fee is confirmed up front before anything goes ahead.
What is the difference between the free hotline and a lawyer consult?
The free hotline gives you legal information — what the law generally says about your situation. A consultation is legal advice: an admitted lawyer applies the law to your specific facts and tells you what to do. Many callers use the free information first, then book a consult if they need one.
Can I get a lawyer after hours or on weekends?
The free information line is open 24/7, including nights and weekends, so you can find out where you stand at any time. Lawyer consultations are then booked at the earliest available time — often the same day — by phone, video or in person.
Call the free information line any time, or book a fixed-fee consult with a local lawyer.
Free legal information. Not legal advice.