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For newly qualified duty solicitors or for duty solicitors that will have joined your firm by the date the rota starts.
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.
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
Sample letters to get proof that a partner has been issued with a DVPO or DAPO, if you're applying for legal aid.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are self-employed sole traders.
Use this form if you if you wish to nominate someone other than your solicitor to contact the LAA to discuss the case on your behalf.
Use this sample letter to get proof a partner promised in court not to harass or threaten you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Sample letter to get a copy of a DVPN or DAPN, if you're applying for legal aid.
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form for recovery under the statutory charge and request to postpone enforcement.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Use this letter from a housing authority or housing association as evidence of domestic abuse, if you are applying for legal aid.
Summary sheet for claims submitted to the Legal Aid Agency: profit costs, disbursements, travel and waiting.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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