Free Legal Services
We provide free legal advice and casework in various areas of law. Our in-house lawyers prioritise individuals at risk of, or affected by, violence. Volunteer solicitors assist with civil, traffic, and minor criminal matters during our evening legal service outside regular business hours.
As a small, underfunded community service, we prioritise assisting people experiencing disadvantage. If we cannot help you, we will always try to refer you to a service that can.
Areas of Law We Assist With
Family Law & Domestic and Family Violence
- Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
- Family law
- Family violence and sexual assault
- Domestic violence
- Victims compensation
Civil Law
- Credit and debt matters
- Wills advice, Powers of Attorney, and Guardianship (please note: we do not draft these documents)
- Discrimination
- Consumer rights – buying goods and services
- Employment law
Criminal Law
- Minor traffic or criminal offences (where not eligible for legal aid)
- Fines
Matters We Do Not Assist With
We do not provide legal advice on:
❌ Neighbourhood disputes
❌ Conveyancing
❌ Commercial law
❌ Taxation law
❌ Immigration matters
How to Get Legal Advice
If you live in Blue Mountains or Lithgow, please call:
📞 (02) 4704 0207 or 1300 363 967 to make an appointment at our Katoomba office or Lithgow Community Projects.
If you live in Bathurst or Orange, please call:
📞 (02) 4704 0211 to make an appointment.
If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Are You a Service Provider?
We welcome warm referrals from service providers. To refer a client:
- Fill in our intake form
- Email any supporting documents (e.g., court orders) to admin@ctbmclc.org.au
Outreach Locations
We provide legal assistance at the following locations by appointment:
📍 Orange
- Orange Uniting Church – Every Tuesday
📞 (02) 4704 0211
📍 Bathurst
- Bathurst Neighbourhood Centre – One Thursday per month
📞 (02) 6332 4866
📍 Lithgow
- Lithgow Community Projects – Every Thursday
📞 (02) 6351 2230
Our staff also attend Katoomba, Lithgow, Bathurst, and Orange Local Courts on Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) list days each week.
Need Legal Help?
If we cannot assist you, we will always try to refer you to a service that can.
Anyone living in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Oberon, Bathurst, or Orange regions can contact us for free legal information, advice, and referrals.
🔎 To find a legal service near you, visit: https://clcnsw.org.au/help
