Clear scope
Before work begins, the task, fee arrangement and next practical step should be clear.
About
Practical legal help for Darwin and rural or remote NT communities.
NT Rural and Remote Legal Services is led by Jacqui Griffin, a solicitor with 26 years' experience in family law, criminal law, domestic violence orders, wills and estates, and practical court work.
Jacqui Griffin
Jacqui Griffin works across Jacqui Griffin Mobile Solicitor, Family Law Assist and NT Rural and Remote Legal Services. This site focuses on the Northern Territory pathway for clients in Darwin, Humpty Doo and rural or remote communities.
Jacqui Griffin, Solicitor, LLB (University of NSW), MA (University of NSW), BEd (Flinders University), was admitted to practice in NSW in 1999.
Before becoming a lawyer, Jacqui worked as a high school teacher in Darwin and Sydney. That teaching background continues to shape her approach: clients should understand the process, the choices available and the work that needs to be done.
Her practice includes family law, criminal law, domestic violence orders, wills and estates, and related court work. NT Rural and Remote Legal Services brings that practical court experience into a Northern Territory pathway for Darwin, Humpty Doo and rural or remote clients.
Jacqui splits her work between Sydney and Darwin and has longstanding personal and professional connections to the Northern Territory. The service is intended to be practical for people dealing with distance, limited local access, urgent court timing or the need for a clear next step.
The first conversation is kept practical: what issue needs attention, whether there are court dates or deadlines, what documents exist, where you are located, and whether the matter is suitable for an appointment, phone call or online consultation.
No solicitor-client relationship is formed by reading this website or making an enquiry. Jacqui will confirm whether she can assist before legal work starts.
Approach
Plain-English, careful and practical.
The aim is to reduce confusion, identify what matters next and avoid taking on work until the scope and pathway are clear.
Remote-aware
Where distance affects communication, documents or attendance, the process needs to be planned early.
Plain English
Jacqui's teaching background supports a direct, practical style focused on what the client needs to understand and do next.
Appointments
A practical appointment pathway.
Initial enquiries should identify the type of matter, any current court date or deadline, where you are located, and whether you are seeking ongoing representation or help with a defined task.
If the matter is suitable and there is no conflict, Jacqui can confirm the next step, what information is needed, and whether the appointment should be by phone, online or by arrangement through the Darwin office pathway.
Before the appointment
- Have the court date, current orders or key letters ready if available.
- Do not send sensitive documents until requested.
- Be clear about the outcome you are asking for: advice, document review, preparation or representation.
- Remember this website is general information only and not legal advice.
Connect
Book or check professional details online.
Online booking and updates are available through the NT Rural and Remote Legal Services Facebook page. Jacqui's LinkedIn profile is also available for professional background.