About Youth Legal Services
Work areas:
Cost
Eligibility
Youth Legal Service focuses service delivery on meeting the legal needs of children and young people (under 25 years of age).
Services
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.
Please note NO walk ins. Please call to make an appointment.
- 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
*As of 1 April, Youth Legal Service is part of Encompass Legal and Community Services Inc.