Helping people be heard so that their rights are upheld

Evelyn's story - helping a victim of family violence be heard in the justice system Published on Wednesday 14, May 2025 We first met Evelyn through our duty lawyer service at Melbourne Magistrates Court. Recognising that she had a number of legal problems arising out of the family violence she was experiencing, our lawyer referred her through our Early Intervention Legal (EIL) Service for further legal help. Read More ›
Liam's story - sometimes accessing justice means help being heard Published on Wednesday 14, May 2025 Liam had a rough start. He grew up within a complex and underprivileged household and started drinking from a young age. Later on in life, his severe alcohol dependency got him in trouble with the law. Read More ›
Steve's story - bringing underlying circumstances to light to secure fair legal outcomes Published on Wednesday 14, May 2025 Steve’s circumstances may never have been taken into account if IMCL hadn’t taken on his case and represented him in court. He was homeless, and whilst accessing crisis accommodation in our area, he’d racked up parking fines in the thousands of dollars. Read More ›
Amal's story - ensuring a fair criminal justice response Published on Wednesday 14, May 2025 Amal has an acquired brain injury that significantly impairs his memory. The police didn’t know this when they charged him with theft after it was alleged that he used someone else’s credits in a pokie machine. Read More ›
Bruce's story - working in partnership to create meaningful and sustainable change Published on Wednesday 14, May 2025 Bruce ran a business as a concreter. He earned a good income and was able to successfully maintain this work for many years, despite having suffered from depression for most of his life. Read More ›