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We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems.
LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.
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Unit B8
Berkley Way
Viking Business Park
Jarrow
South Tyneside
NE31 1SF
United Kingdom
Civil general enquiries
0300 200 2020
DX 742350 JARROW
General information - this email should not be used for Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) queries.
For information on how to submit a CCMS query visit the contacts page of the CCMS website: http://ccmstraining.justice.gov.uk/contact-use
Criminal Application Enquiries
Telephone number
0300 200 2020
For information on how to contact us by post or e-mail visit the contacts page: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-legal-aid
Criminal Billing Enquiries
Telephone number
0300 200 2020
For information on how to contact us by e-mail visit the contacts page: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-criminal-legal-work-under-graduated-fee-schemes
Civil Legal Advice
Telephone enquiry line
0345 345 4 345
Get free and confidential legal advice in England and Wales if you’re eligible for legal aid. Work out if you qualify for legal aid at https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
The service will check if you qualify for legal aid and if you do you can speak to a CLA operator who will check your details and put you through to a CLA legal adviser.
Public Defender Service
The Public Defender Service (PDS) is a criminal law supplier, funded by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) and has offices in Cheltenham, Darlington, Pontypridd and Swansea.
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Postal Point 13.53
Floor 13
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
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Central Legal Team
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Postal Point 13.51
Floor 13
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
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0300 200 2020
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0800 368 4850
Recovery Services
PO Box 10620
Nottingham
NG6 6DY
United Kingdom
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0203 8144 366
DX. 324204
Nottingham 59
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