About Us
Our Firm
Malewska & Associates Lawyers is a Melbourne-based law firm committed to delivering clear, practical and personalised legal advice.
The firm was established in January 2020.
Our firm works collaboratively with a network of trusted legal associates, barristers and professionals, allowing us to provide comprehensive and effective legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
We pride ourselves on transparent communication, efficient problem-solving and high-quality representation.
Principal Lawyer
Hannah Malewska is the Principal Lawyer and founder of Malewska & Associates Lawyers.
Hannah is a Melbourne-based solicitor with extensive experience across immigration law, wills and estates, deceased estates, family law and administrative law. She is known for delivering clear, practical and personalised legal advice, and for guiding clients through complex legal matters with confidence, care and precision.
Hannah is also a NAATI-Certified Translator (Polish ↔ English), enabling the firm to provide bilingual legal advice and professional legal translation services where accuracy and legal nuance are essential. This is particularly valuable in immigration matters, cross-border estates and legally sensitive documentation. Malewska & Associates Lawyers offers consultations in both English and Polish.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Solicitor admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria (21 June 2016)
Legal practitioner registered with the Department of Home Affairs
NAATI-Certified Translator (Polish ↔ English)
Member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)
Education & Academic Background
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
Bachelor of Laws, Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
Our Services
Immigration Law
We provide strategic immigration advice and representation, including visas, permanent residence and citizenship. We also assist with complex matters such as refusals, cancellations, health and character issues, appeals and ministerial intervention, drawing on extensive prior experience in migration law practice.
Wills & Estate Planning
We assist clients with clear, legally effective estate planning, including simple and complex wills, enduring powers of attorney and medical decision-maker appointments. Our approach focuses on clarity and certainty, with secure safekeeping of original wills available at no additional cost.
Deceased Estates
We provide clear, compassionate guidance in deceased estate matters, including probate, letters of administration and family provision claims. We act for executors, beneficiaries and claimants, assisting with court applications, estate administration and disputes, ensuring estates are managed lawfully, efficiently and with care.
Family Law
We assist with divorce applications, property settlements and financial agreements. Our approach is practical and strategic, focused on protecting your interests, achieving fair outcomes and resolving matters efficiently, while minimising conflict wherever possible.
Defamation Law
We advise and represent clients in defamation matters, including assessing publications, protecting reputation, issuing concerns notices and negotiating resolutions. We provide strategic advice on risk, defences and remedies, and act in disputes involving online, media and private publications.
Professional Translation Services
We offer NAATI-certified Polish–English legal translation services for immigration, court and estate documents. Having legal and translation expertise within the same firm ensures accuracy, consistency and efficiency, particularly where precise legal meaning and compliance are essential.
Consultations
We are dedicated to delivering clear, practical and personalised legal advice tailored to your circumstances. Consultations with Hannah Malewska, the Managing Principal Lawyer are available online, by phone or in person.
After you make a booking, we may ask you to provide a brief summary of your circumstances. The more information you are able to provide prior to the appointment, the better we can assist you.
If your matter is urgent, please contact our office directly.
Consultation Fees
30-minute consultation – $330 (incl GST) For straightforward legal advice and general eligibility discussions.
60-minute consultation – $550 (incl GST) Required for complex matters, including document review, advice based on evidence, prior refusals, disputes, urgent matters or multiple legal issues.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Consultations for wills, powers of attorney and guardianship matters are charged.
If you proceed with us to draft the documents, the consultation fee is credited toward the drafting fee, provided instructions are given within 30 days.
Payment & Policies
Payment is required at the time of booking
All fees are in AUD and include GST
Free rescheduling with at least 24 hours’ notice
50% fee applies to late cancellations (less than 24 hours’ notice)
No-shows are non-refundable
PRINCIPAL
Hannah Malewska
Principal Solicitor,
NAATI Certified Translator, Polish into English
OFFICES
Level 1, 441 South Road
Bentleigh, Victoria 3204
HOURS
Monday to Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
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