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Best Law Firms in Dandenong

Updated 22 September 2026

Law firms in Dandenong act in matters heard at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court, 35 Pultney Street, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court registry at 53–55 Robinson Street, with trials in the County Court going to Melbourne. Compare firms below by practice area; Dandenong is the main court centre for Melbourne's south-east.

Dandenong has both a Magistrates' Court and a full federal family law registry, so filing and hearings for most local family and criminal matters take place in the suburb. The grid ranks firms for each area, including Criminal Lawyers in Dandenong, Family Lawyers in Dandenong, Immigration Lawyers in Dandenong and Conveyancers in Dandenong.

Law firms in Dandenong by practice area

Family Lawyers

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  1. 1Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (181)
  2. 2Courtesy Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (76)
  3. 3Dandenong Family Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (93)

Conveyancers

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  1. 1KP Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (139)
  2. 2SLA Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (206)
  3. 3Star Property Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (180)

Immigration Lawyers

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  1. 1Aussizz Migration & Education Consultants - Dandenong★★★★★ 5.0 (822)
  2. 2Kateb Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
  3. 3Global Move Services★★★★★ 5.0 (41)

Criminal Lawyers

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  1. 1Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (181)
  2. 2Courtesy Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (76)
  3. 3PRD Compensation★★★★★ 4.9 (132)

Which courts and tribunals are in Dandenong?

Dandenong has a Magistrates' Court with several specialist lists and a federal family law registry.

Court What it hears Where in Dandenong
Magistrates' Court of Victoria Summary offences, driving charges, indictable offences heard summarily, civil disputes up to $100,000, intervention orders 35 Pultney Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Divorce, parenting and property cases for the south-eastern suburbs 53–55 Robinson Street
County Court of Victoria Indictable matters committed for trial 250 William Street, Melbourne
Supreme Court of Victoria The most serious charges, probate Melbourne

The Dandenong Magistrates' Court also runs a Drug Court program and a Koori Court for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander defendants. Families who live nearer the city may instead be listed at the Melbourne registry, 305 William Street.

Which Dandenong court will hear my matter?

  • Criminal or driving charge: Dandenong Magistrates' Court; a lawyer can appear at the first mention and seek the police brief before a plea.
  • Separation: the Robinson Street registry or the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
  • Family violence intervention order: the Magistrates' Court, separate from family law.
  • Visa matter: decided federally by the Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Review Tribunal, not by a local court.

For the wider metro, see Law Firms in Melbourne.

Where can you get free legal help in Dandenong?

Dandenong has a Victoria Legal Aid office and a community legal centre for the south-east.

  1. Victoria Legal Aid has an office at 14 Mason Street, Dandenong, giving criminal and family law information and advice and, where eligible, grants of aid.
  2. Legal Help, Victoria Legal Aid's free phone line, 1300 792 387, runs from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and arranges a free interpreter for callers who need one.
  3. South-East Monash Legal Service is a community legal centre serving the City of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. It gives free, confidential help with problems ranging from housing to work, including family violence, rental scams and the exploitation of migrant workers, and can arrange interpreters.

Our guide to Free Legal Advice in Australia explains how legal aid eligibility is assessed.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Dandenong Magistrates' Court?

The Dandenong Magistrates' Court is at 35 Pultney Street, Dandenong, and is open from 9 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays. It hears criminal and driving charges, civil disputes up to $100,000 and intervention orders.

Is there a family court in Dandenong?

Yes. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has a registry at 53–55 Robinson Street, Dandenong, where applications can be filed and heard.

Where is Victoria Legal Aid in Dandenong?

Victoria Legal Aid has an office at 14 Mason Street, Dandenong. It gives criminal and family law advice and, where eligible, grants of aid.

Where do Dandenong criminal trials take place?

Indictable matters committed for trial are heard by the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne, and the most serious charges go to the Supreme Court of Victoria.