Welcome To O’Grady Legal
O’Grady Legal provides skilled, compassionate legal advice and representation for children, young people, parents, and carers with matters before the Children’s Court of Victoria.
Our principal lawyer, Laura O’Grady, was admitted to legal practice in 2010 after completing her studies at the University of Tasmania. Since then, she has dedicated her entire career to working in children’s law. Laura began her legal journey at a small firm and, in 2018, established her own practice to focus more closely on supporting families and young people navigating the legal system.
Laura is known for her calm, kind approach and her strong, effective advocacy. She brings empathy, clarity, and strength to every case — qualities that matter when legal issues feel overwhelming or deeply personal.
As a member of the Victorian Legal Aid private practitioner panel, Laura is able to offer legally aided representation to eligible clients.
At O’Grady Legal, we’re committed to helping families find their way through complex legal situations with care, respect, and expert guidance.
Our Services
Child Protection Law
We represent parents, carers, and children in Child Protection proceedings brought by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).
Our services include:
Protection Applications
Breach of Order Proceedings
Extension and Variation Applications
Other related Child Protection matters
We understand how stressful and complex these cases can be. Our approach is sensitive, steady, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Youth Crime
We represent young people charged with criminal offences in the Children’s Court. Our priority is to ensure that young people are treated fairly and given every opportunity to move forward with their lives.
We provide:
Strong, clear advocacy in court
Practical advice tailored to the needs of young clients and their families
Support navigating the justice system with a focus on rehabilitation and future wellbeing
Intervention Orders
We can assist clients in both applying for and responding to Intervention Order applications in the Children’s Court.
This includes:
Family Violence Intervention Orders
Personal Safety Intervention Orders
Whether you’re seeking protection or defending against an application, we offer respectful, strategic advice to help you understand your options and rights.