Johnston Ryan Legal

Johnston Ryan Legal Your legal big sister in Melbourne/Naarm. Civil + criminal law, personal safety + family violence matters. Please get in touch with us to find out more.

Welcome to Johnston Ryan Legal, based in Melbourne/Naarm, Victoria. Led by Founding Principal Rebecca Johnston-Ryan, we specialise in criminal law, personal safety matters, and family violence matters. We have witnessed first hand the barriers that often deter people from seeking essential legal help. Our mission is deeply rooted in a commitment to making legal support accessible for everyone. We

offer flexible pricing options to ensure high-quality legal support is accessible to all, especially those facing financial challenges.

🏳️‍🌈 Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day.Family violence can occur in any relationship. Yet LGBTQIA+ people a...
27/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

Family violence can occur in any relationship. Yet LGBTQIA+ people are still too often excluded from national conversations surrounding domestic and family violence.

This is despite alarming statistics showing that 1 in 2 LGBTQIA+ people will experience DFV in their lifetime.

Everyone deserves the right to live a life free from violence and abuse - in every relationship.

Need support? These Victorian organisations offer specialised services for LGBTQIA+ victim-survivors:

🌈 Our health in our hands. - Queerspace offer specialist counselling, case management, and family violence support for LGBTQIA+ people across Victoria through the WithRespect program.

🌈 Switchboard Victoria - Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTQIA+ helpline offering support for family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and relationship issues.

🌈 Thorne Harbour Health - provides LGBTQIA+ family violence counselling, case management, and flexible support packages.

If you need legal support from someone experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ victim-survivors, Beck is here to help. 💚

You’ve called 000 to report family violence.It can feel overwhelming to think about what comes after making that call.Go...
08/05/2026

You’ve called 000 to report family violence.

It can feel overwhelming to think about what comes after making that call.

Going to court alone can feel daunting, especially if it’s a contested hearing.

If you’re seeking legal protection from family violence and want the process to be as swift as possible, get in touch with Beck today. 💚

🌐: johnstonryanlegal.com.au

They may sound similar, but a Family Violence Safety Notice (FVSN) and a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) serve...
16/04/2026

They may sound similar, but a Family Violence Safety Notice (FVSN) and a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) serve distinct functions.

Both are designed to keep you safe from family violence, but they operate in different ways.

👉 A Safety Notice is issued by police, usually on the spot, when immediate protection is needed. It puts conditions in place straight away and remains in force until the matter goes to court.

👉 An Intervention Order is made by the Magistrates’ Court. It can be interim (short-term) or final (long-term), and provides ongoing, tailored protection tailored to your circumstances.

If you don’t feel comfortable contacting the police, you can apply directly to the court for an FVIO.

If you’re unsure where to start, that’s ok. There are a number of pathways available, and the right one depends on what feels safest for you. 💚

🌐: johnstonryanlegal.com.au

“Wonder Woman”? We’ll take it!Thank you so much to this lovely client for sharing this. It means the world. 💚
09/04/2026

“Wonder Woman”? We’ll take it!

Thank you so much to this lovely client for sharing this. It means the world. 💚

Family violence isn’t just physical. It can be verbal. It can be psychological. And it often shows up as a pattern of be...
09/04/2026

Family violence isn’t just physical. It can be verbal. It can be psychological. And it often shows up as a pattern of behaviour designed to wear you down over time.

👉 If your partner criticises, mocks, or humiliates you - that is family violence
👉 If they isolate you from your friends and family - that is family violence
👉 If they monitor your phone, messages, or social media - that is family violence
👉 If they tell you where you can and cannot go - that is family violence
👉 If they control your finances or limit your spending - that is family violence

These behaviours are more common than people think, and they are taken seriously under the law.

A Family Violence Intervention Order from the Magistrates’ Court can put protections in place to help keep you safe.

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth paying attention to that feeling.

And if you’re ready to talk, we’re here to help you take the next step safely. 💚

🌐: johnstonryanlegal.com.au

For many experiencing family violence, long weekends like Easter bring fear, isolation, and heightened risk.If you’re fe...
02/04/2026

For many experiencing family violence, long weekends like Easter bring fear, isolation, and heightened risk.

If you’re feeling unsafe, or you’re worried about someone you care about, support is still available across the Easter break. You are not alone. 💚

📞 If you need help in Victoria, you can reach:

Safe Steps: 1800 015 188
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817

Family violence doesn’t pause for the holidays. Neither does your right to feel safe.

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ is about lifting up our trans and gender-diverse friends, neighbours, co-worker...
30/03/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

is about lifting up our trans and gender-diverse friends, neighbours, co-workers, family members, and those we may never meet, but who deserve to feel safe and supported all the same.

It’s more important than ever for trans people to feel seen, respected and celebrated for who they are.

Trans rights are human rights. And trans joy is something to protect, not question.

Show your support by signing Transgender Victoria's TDOV pledge (it only takes a minute!) 👇

https://www.tdov.org.au/

💙🤍💗🌈

YOUR LEGAL BIG SISTER is officially live 💚If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by legal jargon or unsure where to even start,...
26/03/2026

YOUR LEGAL BIG SISTER is officially live 💚

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by legal jargon or unsure where to even start, this podcast is for you.

Our first season is packed with incredible guests, powerful conversations, and real insight into the family violence crisis from the frontline.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/your-legal-big-sister/id1887447454

The legal system can be empowering when you have the right advocate by your side. 💚Rebecca Johnston-Ryan brings years of...
10/03/2026

The legal system can be empowering when you have the right advocate by your side. 💚

Rebecca Johnston-Ryan brings years of frontline legal experience to every matter. Having previously worked as an investigator and prosecutor with Victoria Police and the Coroners Court of Victoria, she understands evidence. She understands courtrooms. And she understands how deeply the legal process can affect your life long after a case is finalised.

That insight is what compelled her to start her own practice.

Beck has seen how overwhelming the legal system can feel when you’re navigating it alone - confused by jargon, unsure of your options, and worried about what comes next.

Working with Beck means receiving advice that is informed, compassionate and firmly on your side.

Book a virtual consultation with Beck today. 📞

🌐: johnstonryanlegal.com.au

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the bold, beautiful, badass women we love working with, like the fabul...
07/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the bold, beautiful, badass women we love working with, like the fabulous Iolanthe Gabrie from LexNova Guild, who can always be counted on to brighten up any room she enters! 💚

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