Court and Tribunal Lawyers in Victoria
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Magistrates' Court of Victoria
Including civil disputes, debt claims, criminal charges, traffic matters and other proceedings within the Court’s jurisdiction.
County Court of Victoria
Including civil and commercial litigation and criminal proceedings within the Court’s jurisdiction.
Supreme Court of Victoria
Including appropriate civil and commercial proceedings and other matters within the Court’s jurisdiction.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal VCAT
Including building and construction disputes and other civil matters within VCAT’s jurisdiction.
Each court and tribunal has its own jurisdiction and procedures. We assess the appropriate forum for your matter and explain the preparation required.
Federal Courts and Administrative Review Tribunal
In appropriate migration and administrative law matters, we can also assist with proceedings before the Administrative Review Tribunal and relevant federal courts.
From Consultation to Courtroom
We can assist at different stages of a proceeding, including:
- Initial legal advice;
- Reviewing evidence;
- Preparing court and tribunal documents;
- Pleadings;
- Points of Claim and Points of Defence for VCAT;
- Statements of Claim, Defence and Third Party Notices.
- Affidavits and witness material;
- Interlocutory applications;
- Negotiations;
- Mediations and compulsory conferences;
- Briefing Barristers where appropriate;
- Court and tribunal appearances; and
- Final hearings.
If you have been served with court or tribunal documents, obtain legal advice promptly.
Relevant legislation and procedure
Depending on the jurisdiction and type of proceeding, relevant legislation includes:
- Magistrates’ Court Act 1989 (Vic)
- County Court Act 1958 (Vic)
- Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic)
- Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 (Vic)
- Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic)
- Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic)
- Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth)
- Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
Civil proceedings may also engage the Magistrates’ Court General Civil Procedure Rules 2020 (Vic), County Court Civil Procedure Rules 2018 (Vic) and Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2025 (Vic). Federal proceedings are subject to the legislation, rules and practice directions of the relevant federal court.
We assess jurisdiction, filing requirements, service, evidence and hearing preparation. Legal representation in a tribunal may require permission or be subject to statutory conditions. We can advise about those requirements and seek permission where necessary.