INTERVENTION ORDERS · FRANKSTON
Russo Lawyers acts for clients across Frankston and surrounding areas.
Every matter is handled personally by Sam Russo, Principal and former Court Registrar.
Your Local Court
Corner Davey Street and Fletcher Road, Frankston VIC 3199
What to know
Frankston Magistrates' Court covers the Mornington Peninsula and the south-eastern bayside corridor. The registry is known for a steady volume of drink-driving and traffic matters generated by the Frankston and Peninsula freeways.
Clients in Frankston speak directly with Sam Russo. No junior files, no intermediaries. You get the principal attention from the first call.
Sam's career began as a Court Registrar at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. He knows how matters move through the court system that will likely hear your case.
Sam appears at Frankston Magistrates' Court and courts across Victoria. Frankston Magistrates' Court covers the Mornington Peninsula and the south-eastern bayside corridor. The registry is known for a steady volume of drink-driving and traffic matters generated by the Frankston and Peninsula freeways.
Frankston serves clients from a wide bayside and peninsula catchment including Seaford, Carrum Downs, Mount Eliza, Mornington and Hastings. Travel time from outlying parts of the catchment can be significant; phone or video consultations are often the practical first step. Our Level 19 / 263 William Street office is approximately 41 km from Frankston. In-person, phone and video consultations are all available.
Reach Sam directly by phone or email. For urgent matters, same-day advice is available.
Sam reviews your matter, explains the law and your options. No obligation after the consultation.
Before any work proceeds, Sam provides a clear costs agreement under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. Fixed-fee arrangements are available for eligible matters.
Sam appears at Frankston Magistrates' Court, the County Court, Supreme Court, and Children's Court as required by your matter.
Working with Russo Lawyers
Direct principal access
Sam Russo runs every file
Free initial consultation
No obligation, no time limit
Same-day response
Including after hours by mobile
Level 19, 263 William Street, Melbourne CBD
These are the questions our clients ask most often. Nothing too basic. Nothing off-limits.
Time-sensitive?
Do not wait. Early legal advice significantly changes outcomes in criminal matters. Call Sam directly on (03) 7040 9825 for a same-day response.
Frankston Magistrates' Court hears both Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) applications under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) and Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSIO) applications under the Personal Safety Intervention Orders Act 2010 (Vic).
FVIOs apply between family members, including current and former partners. PSIOs apply between non-family members including neighbours, colleagues or acquaintances. The legal test and available orders are different under each Act.
Do not breach the interim order, even if you disagree with it. Breaching an IVO is a criminal offence. Contact Sam immediately to understand the conditions and your options at the next court date.
An interim IVO is made without you being present. The conditions take effect immediately. The next court date gives you the opportunity to contest the application, consent without admission, or seek undertakings. Sam will advise on the best approach for your circumstances.
Yes. An IVO is a civil protective order. Having an IVO made against you, including by consent, does not result in a criminal conviction. However, breaching an IVO is a criminal offence that can result in a conviction and imprisonment.
An IVO can still have practical consequences: it may affect your employment in regulated industries, your accommodation, your custody arrangements, and your firearm licence. Before consenting to an IVO, Sam will ensure you understand the full consequences of the conditions.
ALSO SERVING
Russo Lawyers acts for intervention order lawyer clients across the Frankston catchment and the surrounding suburbs below.
Speak with Sam directly for a free initial consultation. Phone, video, or in-person at our Melbourne CBD office.
Same-day response to all matters
samuel@russolaw.com.au