Melbourne's specialist immigration lawyer — expert legal counsel in Immigration Law, Family Law, and Wills & Estates, delivered with precision, care, and unwavering dedication to your outcome.
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15+
Years Experience
Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive legal services tailored to individuals, families, and businesses — combining deep expertise with a genuinely personal approach.
Comprehensive guidance for individuals and businesses navigating Australia's immigration system — from skilled visas and partner visas to complex residency matters.
Sensitive, considered legal support through life's most personal transitions — including marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, and guardianship arrangements.
Protect the people and things that matter most. We provide expert estate planning, will drafting, and probate administration with clarity and compassion.
Alfe Roder
Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
With extensive experience across immigration, family law, and estate planning, Alfe Roder founded this firm on a simple belief: every client deserves clear, consistent, and expert attention throughout their matter.
Alfe works personally with each client from initial consultation through to resolution, ensuring the advice you receive is always informed, honest, and in your best interest.
Admitted
Supreme Court of Victoria
Member
Law Institute of Victoria
Registered
Migration Agent (MARA)
Real Outcomes
Every matter behind these outcomes involved real stakes — visas, livelihoods, families. These are a few that remind us why this work matters.
A 44-year-old waiter from the Philippines — with 20 years of hospitality experience and a high school education — had his Student Visa refused for a Commercial Cookery course. We took the matter to the Administrative Review Tribunal, which ruled in his favour and remitted the decision, giving him a second chance to pursue his studies in Australia.
Two siblings faced cancellation of their Employer Nomination Scheme permanent visas under Section 109 of the Migration Act — with allegations of false qualifications and bogus documents raised two years after visa grant. We presented substantial evidence to the Delegate of the Minister, who ultimately decided the reasons to maintain the visas outweighed the non-compliance.
An applicant failed the mandatory health examination and suffered family violence during processing — with the sponsoring partner ultimately withdrawing the application. On the verge of giving up, we pursued every available avenue: a health waiver and a family violence provision. The visa was granted. A delegate of the Minister called personally to acknowledge the care taken in handling this matter.
All outcomes are real matters handled by Roder Lawyers. Details have been generalised to protect client privacy.
How It Works
Schedule an initial consultation via our online booking system. Choose a time that suits you.
Tell us about your situation. We listen carefully and assess your options with honesty and clarity.
With a clear strategy in place, we handle your legal matter from start to finish — keeping you informed at every step.
Client Stories
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Roder Lawyers
Common Questions
Roder Lawyers provides comprehensive immigration law services in Melbourne, including skilled and partner visas, permanent residency applications, business and employer sponsorship, visa refusal appeals, and citizenship applications. As a specialist immigration lawyer in Melbourne CBD, we handle both straightforward and complex immigration matters.
Yes. Roder Lawyers regularly assists clients with partner visa applications in Australia, including subclass 820/801 and 309/100 visas. Our immigration lawyer in Melbourne will guide you through the requirements, documentation, and Department of Home Affairs process from start to finish.
Yes. We assist with a wide range of skilled migration pathways, including the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), and permanent residency applications. Contact our Melbourne immigration lawyer to discuss your options.
A refusal or cancellation is not necessarily the end of the road. Roder Lawyers has experience taking matters to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and representing clients before the Delegate of the Minister. Time limits for appeals are strict — contact us as soon as possible after receiving a decision.
You can book an initial 30-minute consultation directly through our online booking system on this page — simply choose a time that works for you. Alternatively, call us on +61 423 965 368 or email info@roderlawyers.com.au.
Our Approach
At Roder Lawyers, we believe the best legal outcomes are built on deep understanding — of the law, and of you. Every matter we take on receives our full attention, strategic thinking, and genuine personal care.
You'll always have a clear point of contact who knows your matter inside out.
Clear communication, no hidden fees, no surprises. You'll always know where your matter stands.
We listen before we advise. Your goals, circumstances, and wellbeing shape every strategy we pursue.
Office
Level 3, 257 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone
+61 423 965 368Rating
4.9 ★ on Google (90 reviews)
