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Prohibited Lay Associates

This information sheet addresses the frequently asked questions relating to prohibited lay associates.

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Non-legal services provided by lawyers

This fact sheet provides information about some of the non-legal services lawyers may provide and details of other agencies which may be able to assist you.

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Legal costs: what rights does a consumer have?

This fact sheet explains your rights and your lawyer’s obligations around legal costs

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Meeting a lawyer – Your first appointment

This fact sheet provides information about how to prepare for, and what to expect from your first meeting with a lawyer.

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Working with your lawyer

This fact sheet offers tips to help you to develop and maintain a positive and productive relationship with your lawyer.

Non lawyer disciplinary action

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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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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