Best Law Firms in Bendigo
Updated 22 September 2026
Law firms in Bendigo act in matters heard at the Bendigo Law Courts, 188 Hargreaves Street, where the Magistrates' Court of Victoria sits and the Federal Circuit and Family Court holds circuit sittings. Compare firms below by practice area, then check whether your matter stays in Bendigo or goes to Melbourne.
The Bendigo Law Courts handle the first stage of most local disputes: criminal charges, civil claims up to $100,000 and intervention orders. Family law cases are often heard in Bendigo on circuit dates, although the paperwork is filed elsewhere. The grid ranks firms for each area, including Family Lawyers in Bendigo and Conveyancers in Bendigo.
Law firms in Bendigo by practice area
Family Lawyers
Full ranking →- 1
Arnold Dallas McPherson Injury Lawyers Bendigo★★★★★ 5.0 (145) - 2
Adroit Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (334) - 3
Zaparas Lawyers Bendigo★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
Conveyancers
Full ranking →- 1Adroit Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (334)
- 2Settle My House★★★★★ 5.0 (35)
- 3
Robertson Hyetts Lawyers★★★★★ 4.7 (90)
Which courts and tribunals are in Bendigo?
Bendigo's local court sittings take place in one building on Hargreaves Street.
| Court | What it hears | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrates' Court of Victoria | Criminal matters, civil disputes up to $100,000, intervention orders | Bendigo Law Courts, 188 Hargreaves Street |
| Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia | Divorce, parenting and property cases on circuit dates | Bendigo Law Courts (circuit only, no filing) |
| County Court of Victoria | Serious indictable offences, larger civil claims | Sits in regional centres on circuit and at 250 William Street, Melbourne |
| Supreme Court of Victoria | The most serious crimes, probate | Melbourne |
How does a Bendigo family law case run?
- Filing: the application is lodged through the Commonwealth Courts Portal or at the Melbourne registry, because nothing can be filed at the Bendigo court.
- Listing: the case can be listed for a Bendigo circuit sitting.
- Hearing: matters that are urgent or fall outside circuit dates are heard in Melbourne or electronically.
Before filing a parenting application, parents generally need a certificate from a family dispute resolution practitioner under section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), unless an exception such as family violence or urgency applies.
Family violence intervention orders run separately in the Magistrates' Court. Firms that practise in both cities are compared on Law Firms in Melbourne.
Where can you get free legal help in Bendigo?
Bendigo has a Victoria Legal Aid office and a community legal centre.
- Victoria Legal Aid has a Bendigo office that gives family law advice and, where eligible, grants of aid. Its Legal Help line, 1300 792 387, runs from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays.
- Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, run by ARC Justice from Bendigo, provides free legal information, advice and representation, tenancy advocacy, and help with family violence, family law, child protection and civil law problems across Central Victoria.
- Consumer Affairs Victoria provides free information on buying and selling property and a public register of licensed conveyancers.
Our guide to Free Legal Advice in Australia explains how to check eligibility before an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the court in Bendigo?
The Bendigo Law Courts are at 188 Hargreaves Street. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria sits there, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia uses the building for circuit sittings.
Can I file family law documents in Bendigo?
No. Bendigo is a circuit location only, so applications are filed through the Commonwealth Courts Portal or at the Melbourne registry. Urgent matters may be heard in Melbourne or electronically.
Is there a free community legal centre in Bendigo?
Yes. Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, part of ARC Justice, gives free legal information, advice and representation in Central Victoria, including on tenancy, family violence and family law.