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This page lists the names of people disqualified under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (Vic) and earlier equivalent Victorian legislation.

These persons are prohibited from working for a local legal practitioner or law practice in any capacity, without prior approval of the Victorian Legal Services Board.

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Information about lawyer disciplinary action

What is the Register of Disciplinary Action (RODA)?

The RODA is a register which lists disciplinary action taken against Australian lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. 

For information on action(s) taken against non-lawyers (disqualified persons), please see the Non-lawyer Disciplinary Action page.

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For consumers

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Complaints

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How the complaints process works

How the complaints process works

What information do we need?

We need certain information from you before we can look at your complaint.

We will ask you to provide:

  • your contact details
  • the name and contact details of the lawyer or law practice you are complaining about
  • a description of what happened in date order
  • the names and contact details of any witnesses, if relevant.

We may ask for more information later.

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How to lodge a complaint

Making a complaint

Step 1: start by getting in touch with your lawyer first

You must show you have tried to resolve your concerns directly with your lawyer before we can take a complaint.  We can give you some tips on how to do this effectively, or you can view our Tips to handling a dispute page.

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Costs lawyers or consultants

The area of legal costs can be very complex and confusing for consumers to navigate.

To help you deal with any concerns you may have with your legal costs, you might use the services of a costs lawyer or a costs consultant.

‘Lawyer’ vs ‘consultant’

The terms ‘costs lawyer’, ‘costs consultant’ or ‘costs clerk’ can often mean the same thing. Regardless of their title, a person who works in the area of legal costs generally does the following type of work:

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Tips to handle a dispute

If a problem arises with your lawyer, what you can do?

Many of the enquiries and complaints that we receive about lawyers are often caused by communication breakdowns.

Often things are left unsaid for too long, or not explained simply or clearly enough and by the time we find out about it your working relationship with your lawyer has hit a low point.

If you have a problem with a lawyer's behaviour, their legal costs or the work they have done, it’s best to deal with these issues straight away.

 

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Before engaging a lawyer

Working with your lawyer

Most people deal with lawyers on very few occasions, such as when buying a house or making a will. If you are not familiar with the law, you may be uncertain how to work with lawyers or understand what to expect from the legal process.

Our fact sheet Working with your lawyer provides tips on how you can develop and maintain a good relationship with your lawyer.

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