Kyneton Lawyers
Family law, criminal defence, conveyancing and family dispute resolution for people in Kyneton and surrounding areas — with appointments by phone, video or in person, and representation at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court.
Legal help for Kyneton
Practical advice, wherever you are
Kyneton is a historic town in the Macedon Ranges Shire, on the Calder corridor between Melbourne and Bendigo.
Shane McClure has a strong, long-standing presence at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court, and we help clients across Kyneton, Carlsruhe, Malmsbury, Woodend, Trentham and the wider Macedon Ranges with family, criminal and property matters. See our guide to the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court.
How we help
Legal services for Kyneton
Choose the area you need help with.
Family law
Family lawyers Kyneton
Separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and property settlements, handled with care.
Criminal law
Criminal lawyers Kyneton
Advice before police interviews, bail, pleas and contested hearings at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court.
Property
Conveyancing Kyneton
Buying, selling and contract reviews for properties in the Macedon Ranges Shire area and beyond.
Mediation
Family dispute resolution Kyneton
Accredited mediation to resolve parenting and property disputes without court.
We also help with intervention orders, court appearances and deceased estates.
Courts & local knowledge
Where Kyneton matters are heard
Under the Magistrates’ Court’s venue lookup, Kyneton Magistrates’ Court is the listed court for Kyneton and much of the Macedon Ranges, including Woodend, Gisborne, Romsey, Lancefield, Macedon, Malmsbury and Trentham. Your charge sheet, summons or bail papers will confirm where your own case is listed. Family law matters go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia instead.
- Phone and video appointments, so there is no need to travel for advice
- Court representation at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court and other courts across Victoria
- Family law in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Electronic conveyancing through PEXA for Macedon Ranges Shire properties
- In-person meetings at our Melbourne CBD office, Clarence Chambers, 456 Lonsdale Street
Kyneton legal services
No-nonsense legal support for Kyneton
Legal problems can be frustrating, time-consuming and stressful. We explain your options clearly, without jargon, and focus on the best possible outcome for you.
Criminal defence
We represent clients at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court facing:- assault and violent offences
- drug-related charges
- theft, fraud and property offences
- traffic offences, including drink driving
Divorce & separation
From divorce applications to negotiating financial agreements — through mediation if possible, or in court if needed. Kyneton family lawyers ›
Parenting arrangements
Practical parenting plans focused on what’s best for your children, and parenting orders when agreement isn’t possible.
Conveyancing
Buying and selling in Kyneton and across the Macedon Ranges, with fast contract reviews. Kyneton conveyancing ›
Intervention orders
Applying for, responding to and varying family violence and personal safety intervention orders, which are heard at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court. Intervention orders ›
Probate & estates
Probate applications, estate administration and estate disputes. Deceased estates ›
Court guide
Appearing at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court
Kyneton Magistrates’ Court sits in a heritage-listed bluestone courthouse on Hutton Street, more than 160 years old. A 2018 refurbishment added an accessible entrance, separate waiting areas and interview rooms. The court does not sit every day: a registrar attends on sitting days only, which are published on the Magistrates’ Court’s calendar. Criminal and traffic charges from the local area are heard here, and so are family violence and personal safety intervention order matters. At your first mention, the magistrate will ask whether you are pleading guilty, need an adjournment for advice, or intend to contest the charge. If police want to speak with you first, Kyneton Police Station is on Jennings Street. Call us before any interview.
- your charge sheet, summons or notice to appear
- photo ID, such as your driver licence
- character references, signed and dated
- any medical, counselling or treatment reports
- proof of completed courses, such as a drink-driver education program, if relevant
FAQs
Kyneton questions
Where is Kyneton Magistrates’ Court?
In the heritage bluestone courthouse on Hutton Street, Kyneton. Parking is on-street only. Our guide to the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court.
Is Kyneton Magistrates’ Court open every day?
No. A registrar attends on sitting days only, and the sitting days are published on the Magistrates’ Court’s online calendar for Kyneton. Outside sitting days, registry help is available through the Bendigo Law Courts. Always go by the date and time on your own court papers.
What happens at my first mention at Kyneton?
The magistrate checks how you want to proceed. You may plead guilty and be sentenced that day, seek an adjournment to get advice or see the evidence, or have the case set down for a summary case conference if you plan to contest the charge. Bring your court papers, photo ID and any references.
Can you appear for me at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court?
Yes. Principal lawyer Shane McClure has a strong, long-standing presence at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court and appears there regularly for criminal, traffic and intervention order matters. Advice before court can be given by phone or video.
Do you handle conveyancing for Kyneton properties?
Yes. Victorian conveyancing is completed electronically, so we act on purchases and sales in Kyneton and across the Macedon Ranges Shire. Conveyancing in Kyneton.
How much will it cost?
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call. A 30-minute conference is $150 and a 60-minute conference is $385. Ongoing matters are covered by a written costs agreement. How our costs work.
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Appointments by phone, video or in person.
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