Want to talk to a lawyer? Start with Legal Hotline's free 24/7 information line to understand your situation, then book a fixed-fee consultation and speak with an admitted Australian lawyer — by phone, video or in person, often within minutes during business hours.
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. After a quick, free rundown of your situation, you can book a consultation and talk to an admitted Australian lawyer — frequently the same day, and within minutes during business hours. Consultations are by phone, video or in person.
The information line is free, 24/7 — call any time to understand the law around your situation at no cost. Talking to a lawyer for advice on your specific circumstances is a fixed-fee consultation; the fee is confirmed up front, with no obligation until you choose to go ahead.
You will get more out of the hour if you have:
If you are not sure what is relevant, the free information line can help you work out what to bring.
Anything about your matter: where you stand, your options and their likely outcomes, what the other side can and cannot do, what the deadlines are, and what your next step should be. A consultation runs for up to an hour, across criminal, family, traffic law and more.
The free line answers immediately, 24/7. A consultation with a lawyer is usually arranged the same day — and within minutes during business hours.
How do I talk to a lawyer today?
Call the free Legal Hotline on 1800 951 176, any time. After a free rundown of your situation, you can book a consultation and talk to an admitted Australian lawyer — often the same day, and within minutes during business hours, by phone, video or in person.
Can I talk to a lawyer for free?
The information line is free, 24/7. Talking to a lawyer for advice on your specific situation is a fixed-fee consultation, with the fee confirmed up front and no obligation until you go ahead. Many people use the free information first, then book a consult.
How do I speak to a lawyer urgently?
Call the free hotline on 1800 951 176 — it answers 24/7. Tell us your matter is urgent and we prioritise booking a consultation at the earliest time, often within minutes during business hours, by phone or video.
What can I ask a lawyer in a consultation?
Anything about your matter — where you stand, your options and likely outcomes, what the other side can do, your deadlines, and your next step. A consultation runs for up to one hour with an admitted Australian lawyer.
Can I talk to a lawyer by video instead of in person?
Yes. Consultations are available by phone, video or in person — whichever suits you. Phone and video mean you can speak with the right lawyer for your matter from anywhere in Australia, including regional and remote areas.
Call the free information line any time, or book a fixed-fee consult with a local lawyer.
Free legal information. Not legal advice.