Melbourne’s Leading IVO Lawyers

Intervention Order Lawyers Who Protect Your Rights and Your Future

Whether you are seeking an Intervention Order for your protection, or you’ve been served with one and need to defend yourself, Emma Turnbull Lawyers (ETL) are Melbourne’s leading IVO specialists.

We are accredited criminal law specialists. We are courtroom advocates. And we are the firm other lawyers refer cases to when it matters most. We are not intimidated by the courtroom or by our opponents. Defending yourself is not about creating conflict, it’s about protecting your future.

Our lawyers appear daily in Magistrates’ Courts across Melbourne and suburban areas, fighting for clients in Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs) and Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIOs).

When you choose ETL, you’re choosing a firm trusted by both clients and fellow lawyers to handle high-stakes intervention order cases with precision, urgency, and strength.

What Is an Intervention Order?

An Intervention Order (IVO) is a civil order that protects a person from another person’s abusive, threatening, or harassing behaviour. Breaching an IVO is a criminal offence, with serious legal consequences.

There are two main types:

• Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs): Where the applicant and respondent are family members or former partners.
• Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIOs): Where the dispute involves non-family members, such as neighbours, colleagues, or strangers.

Who We Help

We represent:

• Applicants: People seeking protection from family violence, stalking, harassment or intimidation.
• Respondents: People who have been served with an IVO and need to defend themselves against allegations or to avoid unfair or harsh conditions.

Why Choose Emma Turnbull Lawyers?

• Accredited Criminal Law Specialists
• Daily Court Appearances Across Melbourne and Suburbs
• Strong Advocacy & Strategic Negotiation
• Client-Focused, Clear Legal Advice
• Trusted by Clients and Lawyers for Complex IVO Matters

We understand that these matters involve more than legal arguments. They affect your wellbeing, your family, your home, and your future.

Our IVO Services Include:

• Applying for Intervention Orders
• Defending against IVO applications
• Negotiating IVO conditions and modifications
• Defending IVO breach allegations
• Advocacy at mention, directions, and final hearings

Contact Melbourne’s Leading IVO Lawyers Today

IVO matters can move quickly. The sooner you get advice, the more control you’ll have over the outcome.

Emma Turnbull Lawyers for when experience, strategy, and strong advocacy matter.