If you require an interview with a lawyer on a legal matter please phone 9202 1688 to make an appointment, or fill out the online application form below, and a staff member will get back to you.
While we can provide advice we currently do not have the capacity to represent clients for Restraining Orders or matters before the Magistrates Court.
Youth Legal Service is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services to children and young people (under 25 years) residing in Western Australia.
Children and young people can access our legal advice line during office hours.
Perth Metro: 9202 1688
We also provide court representation services within the Perth metropolitan area. Unfortunately, our court representation service is currently restricted to Children’s Court matters as a result of various funding cuts.
We acknowledge that contact and working with children and young people is a critical responsibility and are committed to the protection and safety of all young people who access our service. Read more.
Understanding and advocating for the legal needs of children and young people.
Playing an active role in the development of an awareness of legal rights and responsibilities for children and young people.
Integrating economic and environmental factors, and social opportunity to pursue our mission to advocate and represent children and young people
Justice for children and young people
Promoting access to justice for children and young people through representation, education, support and advocacy.
Justice: We endeavour to be fair, accessible and equitable.
Integrity: We are professional.
Respect: We undertake to be considerate of the needs of children and young people.
Empathy: We seek to fully comprehend a client’s situation.
YLS seeks to fulfil its vision, service charter and strategic direction by offering legal services to all young people in Western Australia, community legal education on youth issues, and policy and law reform activities.
For more information about our strategic focus areas, please view our Strategic Plan.
Children and young people are particularly vulnerable in their encounters with the justice system because of their physical, emotional and social immaturity. The needs of young people, and indeed the law and legal processes that apply to them, are different to those of the general population. You can help ensure that all young people in Western Australia can continue to access free legal assistance by supporting our valuable work.
Learn about some of your rights and responsibilities when interacting with the police so you can stay on the right side of the law.
