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Youth Legal Services

Youth Legal Service aims to promote access to justice for children and young people through advice, education, support, representation and advocacy. We focus on understanding and advocating for the legal needs of children and young people, and playing an active role in the development of an awareness of the legal rights and responsibilities for children and young people.

No walk ins. Call to make an appointment.

Contact Details

Hours

  • Monday: 9am – 4pm
  • Tuesday: 9am – 4pm
  • Wednesday: 9am – 4pm
  • Thursday: 9am – 4pm
  • Friday: 9am – 4pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

About Youth Legal Services

Work areas:

Cost

No cost.

Eligibility

Youth Legal Service focuses service delivery on meeting the legal needs of children and young people (under 25 years of age).

Services

  • Criminal matters, including traffic offences
  • Motor vehicle accidents (not personal injury)
  • Contract law
  • Criminal injuries compensation
  • Violence and misconduct restraining orders
  • Leaving home
  • Case work and court representation (Children’s Court matters only)
  • FVRO
  • Law and policy reform activities
  • Community legal education
  • Legal representation is provided in the Perth Metropolitan Courts only, including Perth, Armadale, Fremantle, Midland, Joondalup, Rockingham and Mandurah