Legal advice phone lines - closed 8:30am-1:00pm on 11 June
If you or your family are at risk of harm, please call police. For emergencies, call 000.
If you are in crisis or need urgent support, please call one of the following services:
Legal Aid Queensland closures
The following Legal Aid Queensland services will be closed between 8:30am – 1:00pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025:
- Legal information Line
- Disaster legal help
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Line
- Grants enquiry line
- Duty lawyer lines
- Counselling Notes Protect line
How to get help when we are closed
Domestic or family violence
If you're experiencing domestic or family violence, please call DV Connect on 1800 811 811. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Child safety
If you're concerned about a child’s safety, please contact the Child Safety After-hours Service on 07 3235 9999 or 1800 177 135.
Family law matters
For urgent family law matters, such as the removal or recovery of children, please contact the family law National Enquiry Centre on 1300 352 000. You can also connect via live chat between 8:45am and 5pm (AEST) Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Going to court
If you've been arrested and held in custody before a court appearance, or you have to go to court during this time, the court you're appearing in may arrange for you to see a Legal Aid Queensland duty lawyer.
You can also visit the Queensland Courts website for up-to-date court information.
Help for people with hearing or speech difficulties
Please call:
- National Relay Service, TTY (speak and read, type and read or type and listen) on 133 677
- Voice Relay Number: 1300 55 727
- SMS Relay Number: 0423 677 767
SMS from your phone 0423 677 767.
Visit the National Relay Service website for other contact numbers and links.
You can also access free publications and find legal information on our website.