INTERVENTION ORDERS · HEIDELBERG
Russo Lawyers acts for clients across Heidelberg and surrounding areas.
Every matter is handled personally by Sam Russo, Principal and former Court Registrar.
Your Local Court
69 Bell Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
What to know
Heidelberg Magistrates' Court covers a wide north-eastern catchment including Eltham, Greensborough, Bundoora and the inner north. The registry handles a higher than average proportion of family violence intervention order matters.
Clients in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Magistrates' Court and courts across Victoria. Heidelberg Magistrates' Court covers a wide north-eastern catchment including Eltham, Greensborough, Bundoora and the inner north. The registry handles a higher than average proportion of family violence intervention order matters.
Heidelberg sits at the meeting point of established suburbs and the City of Banyule's growing residential corridor. Matters at this court often involve clients commuting in from outer areas like Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge. Our Level 19 / 263 William Street office is approximately 14 km from Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg 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
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Heidelberg 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.
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Russo Lawyers acts for intervention order lawyer clients across the Heidelberg 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