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Law Society of NSW

Provides a Solicitor Referral Service which assists members of the public find a private firm of solicitors or accredited specialists in specific areas of law.

Cessnock Local Court

Chamber service can provide information, assistance & guidance to members of the public on basic legal problems, local court procedures & applications (appointment required)

Probation and Parole Service - Newcastle Community Corrections Office

Corrective Services NSW runs the state’s correctional centres, supervises offenders in the community, and delivers programs to reduce reoffending, support reintegration and build safer communities.

Hunter Community Legal Centre

The Hunter Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice and assistance services to disadvantaged people who live, work or study in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Great Lakes and …

Anti-Discrimination New South Wales

Part of the NSW Department of Justice. It administers the anti-discrimination laws.

Superannuation Complaints Tribunal

An independent dispute resolution body which deals with a range of superannuation-related complaints in all Australian states & territories

NSW Ombudsman

The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog. We watch over most public sector and many private sector agencies and their staff.

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (Commonwealth)

Free and independent phone and internet complaint services

Aboriginal Legal Service

The Aboriginal Legal Service gives legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children in NSW and ACT.

Legal Aid Youth Hotline

Free phone service providing legal advice & information for children & young people aged under 18.