Salvos Legal
Salvos Legal provides free legal services to clients across New South Wales. We believe that no one should be without a trusted legal advisor in their time of need. Since we began, we have helped in more than 24,000 cases.
Our aim is not only to exist as a legal service. We understand the importance of access to justice, the protection and advancement of human rights, and work towards making systemic change in the community. We also recognise that our clients often have other pressing non-legal needs and are managing other complicated issues in their lives. Our holistic approach connects clients with The Salvation Army’s full range of social welfare services to help address the underlying causes of injustice.
We can provide free legal advice or full representation in the following areas:
- Migration and refugee law
- Police matters
- Family and children’s law
- Human rights and public interest law
We can also assist with referrals to other legal services.
Accessing our services
Salvos Legal now only operates in New South Wales. Our Queensland advice bureaus have closed. If you need legal assistance in Queensland please contact Legal Aid Queensland or Community Legal Centres Queensland.
Our preferred method of contact is via email, at enquiries@salvoslegal.com.au. Please email us details of your legal issue along with your name, your best contact number and any relevant documents. One of our staff will contact you to discuss your issue and book you an appointment with one of our lawyers, or refer you to another service.
If you are unable to contact us via email, our enquiries phone number is (02) 8202 1500. This number is available from 9am – 1pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. If the number is busy, you can leave us a voice message. When leaving a voice message please provide details of your legal issue, along with your name and best contact number.
We also run a face to face advice bureau every Tuesday at Lakemba Senior Citizen’s Centre, corner The Boulevarde and Croydon Street, Lakemba, from 9:30am until 5pm. If you wish to attend, please call our enquiries line to make an appointment during our answering hours.’
Volunteer with us
Salvos Legal serves those most in need in the provision of access to justice. Without our volunteers we would not be able to service the needs of our clients who come from diverse communities and regions across New South Wales. If you would like to volunteer as a lawyer, intern, PLT student or paralegal, send us an email at enquiries@salvoslegal.com.au
Support us
Salvos Legal relies on the generosity of its supporters. Any donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated. Tax deductible monetary donations to Salvos Legal can be made online through the main donations page at The Salvation Army here. When making your donation, please nominate the Destination as “Salvos Legal” ensure your donation is specifically designated for our work.