How we can help

Community Justice has three Community Justice Centres across South Australia that offer free, confidential legal advice.

The Centres consist of practicing solicitors as well as experienced mental health workers, family advocates and support staff.

Call us on 1300 850 650 to find out more.

Areas of Practice

We can assist with a broad range of legal matters, including Family Law, Criminal law, Employment law, Civil law.

Family Law

  • Children’s Issues
  • Separation
  • Property Settlements, both marital and de facto
  • Child Support
  • Contravention and Enforcement of Orders
  • De facto Relationships and Domestic Partners Matters, including same sex couples
  • Domestic Violence matters
  • Location and Recovery Orders

Criminal Law

  • Assault
  • Theft
  • Fraud
  • Harassment
  • Property Damage
  • Drink Driving
  • Traffic Matters
  • Minor Drug Offences

Civil Law

  • Debt related matters
  • Neighbourhood Issues
  • Bank Foreclosure on Mortgages
  • Consumer Complaints
  • Contract Law
  • Employment Issues
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Small Claims
  • Tenancy

Our solicitors are also trained to advise on Family Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation). We will assist you to better understand the mediation process and how it relates to your family law situation.

CJSSA practices in a broad range of legal matters. The main areas of law are outlined here, though we are not limited to these areas of law, and provide assistance in many other areas, subject to practice guidelines.

Contact Us

Legal services are provided by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to consult with a solicitor at any of our offices (including our outreach offices) see below:

Southern Community Justice Centre Christies Beach Head Office

Office Hours: 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Mon to Friday
(08) 8384 5222
Toll free 1300 850 650

Limestone Coast Community Justice Centre Mount Gambier Head Office

Office Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
(08) 8723 1396
Toll free 1300 850 650

Riverland Community Justice Centre Berri Head Office

Office Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
(08) 8582 4998
Toll free 1300 850 650


Community Justice Services SA acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities where our offices stand, their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We extend our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and recognise the continuing deep spiritual connection to the land, that have been places of ceremony, learning lore, and customs that is an important role in our community.

Community Justice Services SA provides safe and quality services to all culturally and linguistically diverse communities and embraces diversity regardless of age, faith, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity where people feel valued and empowered.