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Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic abuse support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
For legal representation: non-family proceedings.
Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that you've been abused by a partner, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Legal aid application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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