Ballarat Magistrates’ Court

Need a Lawyer at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court? 

When you are facing a serious legal issue, you want the best lawyers for the job – those with skill, experience, and expertise in their area of law. At Armstrong Legal, we have many lawyers who have been formally recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria as experts in their area of law.

Our lawyers are based in the Melbourne CBD but appear regularly at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court. We can assist clients with their matters via phone or video appointments – so whilst you are welcome to come and visit us in person, that is not always necessary. We frequently assist people from all over Victoria with their legal problems, and clients come to Armstrong Legal because we are the best people for the job. 

Our experienced lawyers practise in a number of areas of law, including family law, corporate crime, contested wills, traffic law, and criminal law. Our lawyers can offer immediate advice and support when you need it most.

You can rely on our team to provide a prompt service and maintain confidentiality at all times. We are committed to providing our clients with thorough, high-quality legal advice. Get access to a qualified legal team and gain peace of mind with representation from true professionals who can provide valuable legal advice at an affordable cost. 

Armstrong Legal

Armstrong Legal is a professional law firm home to accredited law specialists. The legal practice has been established for a number of years and has helped thousands of Australians with legal advice. Our expert lawyers are here for you no matter your situation. We are available to help now. We can do appointments via phone or video link – whatever is most convenient to you. .

Ballarat Magistrates Court

The Magistrates Court is the court where all criminal matters involving adults commence. It is also the court that hears summary criminal matters including traffic offences, and domestic violence order applications. While the Magistrates Court deals with criminal matters where the accused is aged 18 or older, the Ballarat Children’s Court also deals with criminal matters where the accused is under 18 as well as hearing child protection and adoption matters on certain days.

If you have a matter in the Ballarat Magistrates Court, make sure you arrive at court well before the time your matter is listed to be heard. You should be neatly and conservatively dressed, and come prepared to be at court for most of the day.

When you arrive at the Ballarat Magistrates Court, you will need to pass through security, and this will usually require that you remove any items from your pocket and place them in a tray to be scanned through by security. You will then need to approach the court registry on the bottom floor and make your presence at court known. If you are represented on the day, your solicitor will usually advise the court registry of their appearance on your behalf and direct you as to where you need to go. If you are not represented, the court registrar will advise you which courtroom your matter will be heard in by searching the list and direct you to the room.