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Find out if you can get legal aid, which can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal if you can’t afford it
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The home of Legal Aid Agency on GOV.UK. We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems.
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
How to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice in England and Wales.
Duty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2022 and contact details.
Controlled work form: client seeking legal help, help at court or family help (lower).
Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts and other agencies to help you get legal aid.
The 2024 standard civil contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Crown Court legal aid graduated fee guidance for barristers and solicitors.
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
Content directory signposting to essential guidance and resources for organisations delivering legal aid services funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Contact the Legal Aid Agency with general enquiries, questions about criminal applications and criminal billing
Guidance about expert witnesses in cases funded by legal aid, including fees, prior authority and provisions for specific types of expert.
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