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Need a lawyer in Castlemaine? LawyerLink connects you with a verified Victorian partner firm. Our AI intake handles urgent matters 24/7 on 1800 959 981. Castlemaine sits in Central Victoria's Goldfields region, about 120km north-west of Melbourne and 40km south of Bendigo, and is the seat of the Mount Alexander Shire. Our intake covers Castlemaine and surrounding localities including Chewton, Campbells Creek, Harcourt, Maldon, and Guildford. Submit an enquiry online, speak to our 24/7 AI agent on 1800 959 981, or book a callback. Every enquiry is reviewed and routed to a partner firm registered to practise in Victoria.
9 practice areas live in Castlemaine
Family Law
Divorce, custody, property settlements, and domestic matters handled with care.
Common Castlemaine matters: Parenting and property under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), intervention orders, and Children's Court matters listed at Bendigo.
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Criminal Law
Defence for criminal matters, from minor offences to serious charges.
Common Castlemaine matters: Summary matters at Castlemaine Magistrates' Court, Calder Highway traffic prosecutions, family-violence intervention orders, and drug and property offences in the Goldfields region.
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Personal Injury
Compensation claims for accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries.
Common Castlemaine matters: TAC claims from Calder Highway accidents, WorkCover claims, public-liability injuries, and medical-negligence matters.
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Property Law
Conveyancing, property disputes, leases, and real estate transactions.
Common Castlemaine matters: Conveyancing of heritage and rural-residential properties under the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic), heritage-overlay considerations, and easements.
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Commercial Law
Business contracts, partnerships, corporate governance, and commercial disputes.
Common Castlemaine matters: Small-business sales (tourism, hospitality, retail), commercial leases on Mostyn Street, supplier and contractor agreements, and franchise arrangements.
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Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration services.
Common Castlemaine matters: Wills, enduring powers of attorney, supportive attorneys, probate, and Part IV family-provision claims under the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic).
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Dispute Resolution
Mediation, arbitration, and litigation for civil and commercial disputes.
Common Castlemaine matters: Mediation under the Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic), VCAT lists, and pre-litigation negotiation.
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Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, commercial claims, and civil court matters.
Common Castlemaine matters: Contract and debt disputes, VCAT consumer and tenancy claims, building disputes, and County Court matters at Bendigo or Melbourne.
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Employment Law
Unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, and employment contracts.
Common Castlemaine matters: Unfair dismissal claims, general protections applications, and long-service-leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic).
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Courts and tribunals serving Castlemaine
Castlemaine Magistrates' Court at 16 Goldsmith Crescent is the principal venue for matters originating in the Mount Alexander Shire. The court hears summary criminal charges, committal mentions, family-violence intervention-order applications, traffic prosecutions, and civil claims within Magistrates' Court limits. Children's Court matters are typically heard at Bendigo. Indictable trials proceed to the County Court of Victoria sitting at Bendigo or Melbourne; the Supreme Court of Victoria sits in Melbourne for the most serious matters. VCAT operates from Melbourne with regional hearings. Family-law matters proceed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at Melbourne.
Local courthouses in Castlemaine
- Castlemaine Magistrates' Court16 Goldsmith Crescent, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Lawyers near Castlemaine
Our network reaches Bendigo to the north, Daylesford, Kyneton, and Maryborough across the Goldfields, and Ballarat to the south-west. Where the matter can be conducted by phone or video we route to the nearest firm able to act. For Castlemaine Magistrates' Court appearances we route to a firm regularly attending sittings.
Suburbs covered in Castlemaine
- Chewton
- Campbells Creek
- Harcourt
- Maldon
- Guildford
Castlemaine legal help — FAQs
- What happens after I submit my enquiry?
- Most enquiries are routed to a partner firm without delay, including out of hours via our 24/7 AI agent. Urgent court dates and bail applications are prioritised in the queue.
- Which courts will my lawyer attend for a Castlemaine matter?
- Summary and intervention-order matters are heard at Castlemaine Magistrates' Court. Children's Court matters are typically heard at Bendigo. Indictable trials move to the County Court at Bendigo or Melbourne, and family-law matters run in the Federal Circuit and Family Court at Melbourne.
- Do you cover the wider Goldfields region?
- Yes. We cover Castlemaine, Bendigo, Kyneton, Daylesford, Maldon, and surrounding localities. Where a partner firm is not yet onboarded in your immediate town we will say so honestly.
- What if my matter is beyond Castlemaine Magistrates' Court?
- Indictable trials and larger civil claims proceed to the County Court of Victoria at Bendigo or Melbourne. The partner firm represents you through committal at Castlemaine and the trial at the higher court.
- Can I get help by phone or video from Castlemaine?
- Yes. Phone and video consultations are standard. The partner firm attends Castlemaine Magistrates' Court in person where the matter requires it.