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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Pascoe Vale
At Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators, we specialise in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape to provide tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Our team of skilled lawyers combines local and international expertise to deliver compassionate, client-focused guidance across family law, criminal law, employment law, and more. With a commitment to excellence, we prioritise understanding client needs, offering affordable strategies, and fostering collaborative teamwork to achieve optimal outcomes.Our practice is built on core values of approachability, innovation, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their legal journey. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through transparent communication, ethical practices, and a dedication to continuous professional development.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Child Custody
Divorce Proceedings
Intervention Orders
Property Settlements
Wills Disputes
Traffic Offences
Personal Injury Claims
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in family and criminal law.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency legal consultation for urgent matters.
- We implement a client-centric approach with transparent fee structures.
- Our lawyers are fluent in Turkish and culturally attuned to diverse clients.
- We guarantee court-advocated solutions for complex legal disputes.
What people say
Compassionate legal support
Expertise in child custody
Cultural sensitivity
Successful divorce outcomes
Responsive communication
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice specialises in resolving relationship breakdowns through divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property settlements. We provide compassionate guidance for parenting plans, spousal maintenance, and intervention orders. Our team ensures equitable outcomes while prioritising children's welfare and protecting client assets.
Criminal Law
We defend clients facing criminal charges including assault, traffic offences, and drug-related cases. Our approach combines strategic court representation with diversion program advocacy to minimise penalties. We specialise in DUI defence, breach of intervention order cases, and youth crime matters in the Children's Court.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on creating parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. We assist with custody disputes, visitation rights, and enforcement of court orders. The team specialises in complex cases involving international abduction and grandparent rights under the Hague Convention.
Employment Law
We provide employment law solutions for unfair dismissal claims, workplace disputes, and contract negotiations. Our services include drafting employment agreements, representing clients in unfair dismissal hearings, and advising on workplace safety compliance for Victorian businesses.
Intervention Orders
Our family violence specialists assist with obtaining or defending intervention orders (IVOs). We guide clients through the court process for protection orders, handle breach allegations, and provide support for associated matters like child custody and property settlements during domestic abuse cases.
People
Meryem Apak
Principal Barrister & Solicitor
Meryem Apak leads the firm with 15+ years of family law experience. She specialises in complex divorce cases and international custody disputes, combining legal expertise with cultural sensitivity for diverse client needs.
Rose Gulcan Bolat
Special Counsel
Rose Gulcan Bolat serves as Special Counsel focusing on criminal law. With expertise in DUI defence and youth crime, she advocates for reduced penalties through diversion programs and court representation.
Nilufer Okur
Senior Associate
Nilufer Okur specialises in property settlements and spousal maintenance. As a senior associate, she ensures equitable asset division while maintaining client confidentiality during emotionally challenging cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and intervention orders with compassionate, client-focused representation.
Do you handle criminal defence cases?
Yes, we defend clients against traffic offences, DUI charges, assault allegations, and youth crime matters with strategic court representation and penalty reduction advocacy.
Can you assist with international custody disputes?
Our team specialises in Hague Convention cases and international child abduction matters, ensuring cross-border enforcement of parenting arrangements.
Are your lawyers culturally diverse?
Yes, our team includes Turkish-fluent lawyers and culturally attuned professionals to serve Melbourne's diverse communities effectively.
What are your office hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM with after-hours consultation available for urgent legal matters.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal consultation for urgent family violence cases and critical criminal law matters.
