So, You've Been Served with an Intervention Order
The conditions of the order likely significantly affects your ability to see your family and/or access your property.
If made final, the order can have serious consequences for your personal rights and freedoms.
If you're seeking the best possible strategy to defend your position, protect your interests and be treated fairly, call us today
So, You've Been Served with an Intervention Order
The conditions of the order likely significantly affects your ability to see your family and/or access your property.
If made final, the order can have serious consequences for your personal rights and freedoms.
If you're seeking the best possible strategy to defend your position, protect your interests and be treated fairly, call us today
Concerns:
That your reputation, relationships, or rights will be unfairly damaged or restricted.
That, in future, you will be treated differently by the police or the Family Court and others because of this Order.
That the allegations will be accepted without proper scrutiny or challenge.
Your side of the story won’t be properly heard - or even considered.
Why should I get a lawyer?
We will devise a clear strategy that puts you back in control of how your matter is presented and decided.
To ensure a fair process, where your version of events is fairly presented - not dismissed or distorted.
Preventing criminal charges for future breaches - We will ensure that, if conditions are made final, those conditions are fair and reasonable, and you are not being ‘set up to fail’.
Intervention Orders - what most people don't know
Inside the legal system, there are several not-so-obvious factors at work, often against you as the defendant:
The police and their prosecutors have the apparatus of State behind them - who do you have?
In the current political climate, are you going to be listened to?
Are you best placed to present your side of things calmly and without inadvertently making things worse?
The legal system often prioritises precautionary measures to ensure safety. - and that’s fine, but it MUST BE JUSTIFIED; accusations do not make truth.
Even with weak or unreliable evidence, a defendant may face significant legal and reputational damage without a proper representation.
Rushed Decisions
Interim intervention orders are ordinarily granted in the absence of the person whose rights are being restrained.
This means you are not present to challenge the claims when the order is first issued.
McLeod Lawyers will ensure that your voice is heard before those interim orders become final.
Intervention Orders - you have rights
There is a way to ensure you have a fair hearing
You need:
Experience in how the system and the police work - and
The ability to communicate your side of the story to ensure that the court sees the whole picture, not just the allegations.
With 15+ years thousands of cases - countless negotiations with police, and prosecutors - McLeod Lawyers we believe you voice matters.
Other Solutions:
1. Legal Aid
In some cases, you may be eligible for Legal Aid - particularly if you’re unemployed, on a low income, or facing very serious charges. Legal Aid lawyers can provide important assistance, especially for those who would otherwise go unrepresented.
But Legal Aid is not available to everyone — and even when it is, the service is often stretched, with limited time for personalised strategy or in-depth
preparation. If your matter requires careful handling, consistent support, or proactive defence — private legal representation may be a better fit.
At McLeod Criminal Lawyers, we offer clear, tailored legal strategy - we listen, prepare thoroughly, and fight for your best outcome.
2. Self Representation
It’s possible to represent yourself in an Intervention Order matter — and some people do. But we don’t recommend it if the outcome matters to you.
Without training, it’s easy to make mistakes — say the wrong thing, miss a key point, or accept conditions that weren’t necessary. Once the order is made,
you’re bound by it, and the consequences of even a small breach can be serious.
We recommend having experienced representation — someone who can speak clearly for you, challenge the evidence, and protect your rights. At McLeod
Criminal Lawyers, that’s exactly what we do — with focus, experience, and a relentless commitment to your outcome.
Contact us today to discuss how we can work together to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Frequently Asked Questions:
No. An IVO is a civil matter — but breaching it is a criminal offence, and a breach can lead to a conviction.
The order itself doesn’t go on your criminal record, but if you are convicted of a breach it will go onto your criminal record; it is also worth noting breach charges carry serious penalties.
Yes. You can consent without admission, but the order is still enforceable and any breach will likely result in criminal charges.
Possibly. While an IVO isn’t a criminal matter, it may still affect employment — especially in: law enforcement, security, teaching, healthcare, or any role requiring a Working with Children Check or a firearms licence.
Yes. As of 2024, the Family Court MUST consider an Intervention Order when making decisions concerning children..
Final orders typically last for anywhere between 6 months up to 3 years (no maximum time limit). Also, the affected person is free to seek an extension of the Orders.
That depends, but not before getting legal advice. What you say to police and in court can be used as evidence — and can affect the outcome.
Any breach — however minor and even if unintentional — can lead to arrest and criminal charges. Courts treat breaches very seriously. Director of Public Prosecutions v Cormick [2023] VSCA 186.
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