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Victoria · Melbourne's inner north

Lawyers in Thornbury

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

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How we help in Thornbury

One firm for life & business in Thornbury

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

Thornbury sits in Melbourne's inner north, a mixed residential and commercial area where established families, small business owners and rental investors make up the community. People in Thornbury typically come to a lawyer about property transfers and refinancing, family breakdowns, estate planning, and disputes with neighbours or tenants. Employment issues and small business questions also bring locals through the door.

Thornbury's mix of older weatherboard homes, newer apartments and local shops means property-related matters often have a practical edge—boundary questions, building disputes, and landlord-tenant friction happen regularly. When these situations arise, gathering documentation early and understanding your own position clearly makes working with a lawyer more straightforward. A letter from a neighbour, a rental lease, or records of what's happened over time gives a lawyer real material to work with.

Family Law

Separation, parenting & property settlements.

Personal Injury

TAC, WorkCover & public liability claims.

Not-at-fault Car Claims

Repairs, hire car & costs recovered.

Wills & Estates

Wills, powers of attorney, probate.

Conveyancing

Buying, selling & transferring property.

Criminal & Traffic

Charges, court & licence matters.

Commercial & Business

Contracts, leases, disputes.

Court Representation

We appear for you across VIC.

Serving Thornbury & nearby: Brunswick · Brunswick East · Clifton Hill · Coburg · Fairfield.  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 Melbourne 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 Thornbury — FAQs

I'm renting a unit in Thornbury and my landlord hasn't fixed a leak in the bathroom for weeks. What can I do?
Start by writing down when you first reported the problem, how you reported it, and what damage or inconvenience has followed. Keep copies of any messages or emails to your landlord. Gather photos if they help show the issue. Once you have that information clear, a lawyer can discuss what steps make sense in your situation and what needs to happen next.
Do you have lawyers in Thornbury?
Yes — we act for people and businesses in Thornbury and right across Melbourne's inner north. 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 Thornbury?
The nearest venue to Thornbury is the Melbourne 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 Thornbury 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 Thornbury 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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