We give legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children in NSW and ACT.

We work in two areas of law, Criminal law and Children's Care and Protection law. For Family or Civil law matters, we give information and referral to other legal practices.

We have 23 offices and 185 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff across NSW and ACT determined to get justice for Aboriginal people and the community.

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	Been arrested? Give the Police your name and address. Don't say anything else. Tell the Police to call ALS. When Police arrest an Aboriginal person, they must ring the ALS. It's the law. The ALS lawyer will give legal advice and check you're OK.
	In trouble with Police? Phone 1800 765 767 Our lawyers and field officers can help you.

	Is child protection talking to you? Phone 1800 733 233 Our lawyers and field officers can help you.

	Getting out of gaol soon? Phone 1800 826 966 Our lawyers and field officers can help you.

	Need help? Phone 1800 765 767





There's so many ways to be involved with the ALS A team of volunteers including Joe Williams, previously halfback with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, starred in our film about what to do when arrested by Police . When an Aboriginal person is arrested, the Police must ring the ALS. It's the law. An ALS lawyer will talk to the person arrested, given them legal advice, and make sure they're OK. We call this our Custody Notification Service, or CNS. Thanks Joe and the rest of the crew for helping make the film CNS: who you gonna call?