Queensland District and Supreme Courts and Court of Appeal

If you have a current or prospective civil matter (not family or criminal) in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland or the Queensland Court of Appeal, assistance may be available through LawRight’s Court and Tribunal Services. 

The service offers appointments (in person or by telephone) with solicitors who provide advice and assistance with the legal tasks necessary to progress court proceedings, including:

  • advice about whether, and how, to commence or defend proceedings;
  • advice about court processes;
  • assistance to draft documents such as applications, statements of claim, defences, affidavits, submissions and court forms;
  • assistance with preparing for trial and appearing in court;
  • advice about appealing court and tribunal decisions; and
  • advice about other options for the resolution of disputes.

Who can we help?

The service helps people who are involved in, or who are considering commencing legal proceedings, and who are unable to afford private legal assistance and are ineligible for legal aid.

Who we can’t help

We cannot help with the following matter types: 

    • Criminal law, including appeals under the Justices Act 1886 (Qld)
    • Matters in the Planning and Environment Court
    • Appeals about domestic violence orders 
    • Complex commercial matters 
    • Wills and estates matters 
    • If you are starting a personal injury matter 
    • If you want to start a defamation claim against someone 

How can I apply?

To apply, please complete the application form here. If you are unable to complete the online form, contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.

Once we receive your application, LawRight staff will check to see if you are eligible. If you are, we will contact you to discuss how we can help.   

If you are not eligible for assistance, you will be notified of our reasons in writing.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for assistance, you can call us on (07) 3738 7800 to discuss your legal matter so that we can determine whether you should submit an application for assistance. We will use telephone interpreters when needed. Our lawyers cannot give legal advice over the phone until you have been accepted as a client.

Refer a client to the State Courts Office

If you work for an organisation such as another community legal service or support service and want to refer a client to this service and the client is unable to apply for help themselves via the LawRight Application Form, please complete the Court and Tribunal Services Warm Referral Form and we will be in touch.

Contact LawRight

Level 1, Queensland Elizabeth II Courts of Law Building
415 George Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3738 7800
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm (subject to public health restrictions and staff availability)

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