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Victoria · Melbourne's bayside & south

Lawyers in Cheltenham

Lawyers of Preston acts for people and businesses in Cheltenham and across Melbourne's bayside & south — from family and injury matters to property and commercial. Speak to a lawyer online, or from our Reservoir office.

How we help in Cheltenham

One firm for life & business in Cheltenham

Whatever's brought you here — a family matter, an injury, a property deal or a business decision — we'll explain it plainly and give Cheltenham residents a clear next step.

Cheltenham is an established bayside suburb south of Melbourne, home to families, retirees, and small traders who value its proximity to shops, schools, and the beach. Residents and local business owners here often need help with property sales and transfers, neighbour disputes, wills and estate planning, and family matters arising from life changes or separation.

Older suburbs like Cheltenham see regular work around deceased estates, when someone passes and their property or savings need to be managed and distributed. People also commonly need to sort out what happens to a family home after divorce, or clarify ownership when a property has been in the family for decades. Starting is usually about gathering documents—the title, any old agreements, or family records—and sitting down to map out what you actually own and what the next step should be.

Serving Cheltenham & nearby: Albert Park · Aspendale · Beaumaris · Bentleigh · Brighton.  Consultations online across VIC, or in person at our Reservoir office.
Your local court & court appearances: If you have a hearing, your nearest Magistrates' Court is the Moorabbin Magistrates' Court — we appear there in person, and for many mentions and hearings we can appear online, so you don't have to travel or lose a day's work. We also represent clients at the County and Supreme Courts and at Magistrates' Court venues right across Victoria.
Common questions

Lawyers in Cheltenham — FAQs

My mum passed away and left her house in Cheltenham to me and my brother, but we can't agree on what to do with it. Do we have to sell?
When property is owned by more than one person, you generally need to work out together what happens next. Some siblings sell and split the money; others one buys the other out; some keep it jointly. You'll want to gather the title documents, understand what debts or mortgages sit on the house, and write down what each of you actually wants. A lawyer can walk through your options and help you think through the practical and legal sides of each path.
Do you have lawyers in Cheltenham?
Yes — we act for people and businesses in Cheltenham and right across Melbourne's bayside & south. You can speak with a lawyer online from anywhere in Victoria, or in person at our Reservoir office.
Which court would my matter go to near Cheltenham?
The nearest venue to Cheltenham is the Moorabbin Magistrates' Court, and that is where most local matters are heard. Where a matter is actually listed depends on the charge and the stage it has reached — committals and some specialist lists sit at other venues, and matters can be transferred — so we confirm the venue before any date rather than assume it. We appear in person, and for many mentions and hearings we can appear online, so you don’t have to travel or lose a day’s work.
Do you offer fixed fees and online consultations for Cheltenham clients?
Many of our services are fixed-fee and quoted upfront, and consultations are available online across Victoria or in person — so getting clear legal help in Cheltenham is simple and predictable.
How quickly can I speak to a lawyer?
In office hours we reply within one business hour — otherwise first thing the next business day. Take the free claim check or call us, and we’ll tell you where you stand and the next step — at no cost.

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