In recent years there have been a number of changes regarding who is, and who is not eligible for Legal Aid. However, it does still exist and many people may still be entitled. Our Lowestoft Legal Aid experts will be able to ascertain whether or not you qualify.
Legal Aid is available for a number of situations, some of which are outlined below;
If you are required to attend interview at a police station
If you have been accused in a criminal case
If you become involved in a road traffic incident
If you are under the age of 16, under 18 and in full-time education, or on certain benefits, you are automatically entitled.
However, if you do not qualify under any of these circumstances, you may still be eligible.
Entitlement depends upon factors such as income, assets and family situation, so if you approach our solicitors to check your eligibility, we may need to see documents such as any benefits statements, pay slips, bank statements and your National Insurance number.
If you are eligible for financial assistance, that's great. If not, we also offer legal support on a privately-funded basis and will do our best to offer our expert legal help within your budget.
We will be happy to provide you with an estimate for our legal costs at the outset, so you know exactly what you are getting into, financially speaking.
To find out if you might be entitled, call our Lowestoft Legal Aid specialists today, who will be happy to discuss your situation in detail.
You can call us directly on the number below, or complete the online enquiry form on the right and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Tel: 0845 603 0708
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Burglary, driving offences, fraud, violent crime. Whatever you have been accused of, we have the expertise to help.
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