Phone a lawyer

What is the phone number?

Our telephone number is 1300 366 611. If calling from within Tasmania you will pay only the cost of a local call.

Who answers my call?

Your call will be answered by a lawyer. During busy times, you may need to leave your name and number for a lawyer to return your call within one business day. Calls will be returned Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

When can you phone a lawyer?

Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Who can receive legal advice?

Everyone can receive free legal advice from our telephone advice service.  You will speak directly to a lawyer.

 What other information or advice is available?

We can help with:

• providing you with details of your nearest Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations or Notary Public;
• providing your organisation with information regarding a booking for a free community legal education session. We are able to offer sessions on a broad range of legal topics;
• helping you choose a lawyer to suit your needs.

Help for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can use the National Relay Service to call us. This is a free service.

For more information about the National Relay Service, including fact sheets and video demonstrations, check out the National Relay Service website.