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Free Legal Help

Free Legal Help consultations at Cumberland Libraries are commencing in March at Merrylands, Auburn and Granville Library.

Western Sydney Community Legal Centre (WSCLC) offers free legal support for people who can’t afford a lawyer.

A Justice of the Peace (JP) will also be available to assist.

When and where

  • Merrylands Library – 1st Friday of each month from 9:30am to 1pm
  • Auburn Library – 2nd Friday of each month from 9:30am to 1pm
  • Granville Library – 3rd Friday of each month from 9:30am to 1pm

Centre’s lawyers can help with

Family Law

  • Separation and divorce
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Property disputes
  • Domestic and family violence (ADVOs)
  • Parenting plans

Criminal & Traffic Law

  • Minor offences dealt with by fine or Court Attendance Notice (CAN)
  • Traffic matters (e.g., suspensions, speeding, DUI, driving without a licence)
  • Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)

Civil Law

  • Debt, credit and consumer problems
  • Housing and tenancy issues
  • Employment issues (employees only)
  • Discrimination
  • Guardianship and end-of-life planning
  • NSW Victims Services
  • Revenue NSW fines
  • Work Development Orders (WDOs)

Aboriginal Legal Access Program (ALAP)

Support and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Contact and further information

No bookings needed, just turn up on the day.

For further information phone:

  • Merrylands Library 8757 9065 
  • Auburn Library 8757 9060 or
  • Granville Library 8757 9061