Barwon Community Legal
About the Business
Welcome to Barwon Community Legal, located at 63 Thomson Street, Belmont, Australia. We are an establishment and point of interest dedicated to providing free legal advice and assistance to the Geelong community.
Identifying whether you have a legal problem can sometimes be challenging. That's where our legal health check comes in. By taking advantage of this service, you can easily determine whether your issue falls into the realm of the law.
As an independent Community Legal Service, we are fortunate to receive funding from both the State and Federal Governments. This enables us to offer free legal information, advice, and casework to our local community. Our commitment extends beyond direct assistance, as we actively engage in community education, raise awareness, and contribute to law reform.
Originally established in 1986 as the Geelong Community Legal Service, we have since expanded our reach to support the legal needs of the Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, and Colac Otway communities. We are proud to be one of over 200 Community Legal Centres across Australia, all of which share a common focus on social justice and supporting marginalized and disadvantaged individuals.
At BCLS, we specialize in providing free legal information, advice, and referrals in various areas, including Family Violence, Centrelink matters, Family Law, Child Support, and Debt matters. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the complexities of the legal system and ensure you receive the assistance you need.
As we carry out our work, it is important for us to acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present, and emerging.
If you are in need of legal assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you and provide the guidance you require.
Location & Phone number
63 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria 3216, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Phoned 5 times within 3 weeks for an appointment and all they keep saying is that the particular legal aid assistant will email me. They state they help the aged and my matter concerns my grandmother, however, you don’t get a response, let alone an appointment. Disgrace of a service. Wasting tax payers money."
"I highly recommend Barwon Community legal services, Their duty lawyers gives good legal advice."
"No desire to help whatsoever, said they cover my multiple points of inquiry their web page saying the opposite. Downright rude and ignorant."
"This legal aid is an absolute joke ! They are not pro active about fighting your case as it seems to be to much effort and responsibility. They ring you at 1.45 pm in the afternoon to discuss your case on the day of the court hearing . What a joke !! They can’t even ring you on the day to discuss the outcome off proceedings. If I was to give anyone any advice it would be to get legal aid else where . I wonder where my taxes go as far as this company ! There needs to be an inquiry as to what they do as far as working in the best interest for the applicant for legal advice !"
"Easy to talk with, no waiting time"
List of local businesses, places and services in Victoria
⭐ business help 🔍 services ☎ phones 🕒 opening times ✍️reviews 🌍 addresses, locations 📷 photos