Provides advice on a number of different legal issues, such as debt, discrimination, residential rentals (rental properties), elder abuse, guardianship, mental health, neighborhood disputes, and small businesses. Find information and apply for legal aid from OKLegalConnect.org Free legal advice providers can give you legal advice and assistance and answer your questions about: Provides legal services to people with low income or other disadvantages in Canberra and the area. The legal services they offer relate to: The Legal Helpline is a free and confidential telephone service that connects you with a paralegal who: The Small Business Clinic helps small business owners with legal issues or questions about their business. Call 6243-3471 for a 30-minute consultation between 2pm and 5pm on Thursdays. Canberra Community Law has launched a website covering common areas of law affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. People received legal advice and representation to access health care and the crucial benefits of the safety net. Provides free legal advice to low- and middle-income consumers, particularly in the areas of consumer law, consumer credit, telecommunications and utilities, bankruptcy and general consumer protection in fair trade. We have lawyers specializing in domestic and family violence who offer you free legal assistance every day of the week, regardless of your income or property. * New self-help and DIY forms to waive court fees and enforce the law against your landlord. For general legal information and resources, choose a topic below to get answers to your legal questions, find a legal aid office near you, court information, public forms, and more. Free and independent legal assistance to participate in the Royal Commission on Veterans` Defence and Suicide.
Free legal assistance for holders of ACT subclass 449 to apply for a permanent visa. — Participation in focus groups — Access to the IICLE(R) online library — Writing legal articles The ACT helps ACT people solve their legal problems, especially with socially or economically disadvantaged people. They can help in criminal law, family law and some civil law cases. ILAO members who are lawyers, law students or navigators can: Call (02) 6173 5410 or email ylc@legalaidact.org.au for free legal assistance. BayLegal`s thanks go to Napa County Women Lawyers (NCWL), which today launched an online fundraising site in support of Bay Area Legal Aid. For many years, NCWL and its members have provided community partnership, voluntary support, advocacy, and fundraising support for legal services in Napa County, initially in partnership with Legal Aid of Napa. Provides free legal advice and representation on environmental issues. Rental boards help residential tenants in the ACT. It offers a free and confidential telephone service that puts you in touch with a paralegal who can provide you with legal advice and assistance in a range of rental matters. Provides a legal referral service that connects eligible candidates with private law firms and lawyers for free legal advice.
The Women`s Legal Centre has a team of experienced lawyers who can provide you with information, legal advice and representation. Call 1300 654 314 512 (Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email TAS@legalaidact.org.au. If you have tested positive for coronavirus or are not feeling well, please do not contact the reception. Call our toll-free helpline at 1300-654-314 or email Legalaid@legalaidact.org.au so we can find the best way to help you. Remote appointments are possible by phone. For more information on free legal advice, see the Free Law Directory on the ACT Legal Aid website. BayLegal`s mission is to provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through high-quality legal advice, regardless of a client`s location, language or disability. We can provide additional non-legal support through our Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Cultural Liaison Officer and Family Violence Officer.
The Office of Animal Advocates provides free legal advice and services to people who wish to protect animals. The Office of Animal Advocates is run exclusively by volunteers who volunteer their free time to help people and animals. CLC has a Consumer Law Clinic [PDF 827 KB] that provides legal advice and supports individuals affected by debts that are being executed or at risk of being enforced in court. Provides legal advice and representation to indigenous peoples in Canberra and the surrounding area. Youth Law Australia is a national community legal service that provides free legal advice and information to children, young people under the age of 25 and their lawyers. You may also be eligible for assistance from the ACT`s Pro Bono Clearing House if you are likely to suffer a serious injustice without legal counsel, if you are not eligible for legal aid, and if you do not have sufficient funds to provide legal services at professional rates. Please note that the pro bono clearinghouse does not deal with family law issues. Visit the menu below and the rest of the VaLegalAid.org website for general information on civil law matters. They recently launched their Young Workers` Rights Department, an ACT`s employment service for children and youth that provides free records and representation. We have lawyers in the ACT Trial Court, the Children`s Court and the Family Court. They will give you advice and help if it is urgent without an appointment.
— Track your progress on legal issues — Sign up for legal updates — Save legal reference information on your profile We provide legal assistance to seniors in the community who are struggling with a range of legal issues. The Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can provide legal advice to people on issues such as employment, financial hardship, rent, fines, parenting arrangements, family law, domestic violence and victim support, and other civil law issues. Customers should call 1800-229-529 or info@shoalcoast.org.au to make an appointment by phone. Need legal advice, but can`t afford to pay the professional dispute fee? Does your legal need not fall within the established rights guidelines? The Consumer Rights Centre also offers the free performance information service for the ACT`s traffic accident system. It`s hard to know where to start if you`re looking for legal advice. Legally Explained outlines common legal issues of what to expect in a courtroom and provides advice on how to find the best lawyer for you. You can get free and punctual legal advice (for 30 minutes), regardless of your income or assets. Additional support is put to the test of means and merits.
Canberra Community Law does not provide advice/assistance on: If you are looking for private lawyers and law firms in Canberra, you can use the search «Find a Law Firm» on the ACT Law Society website. Care Consumer Law is a municipal legal centre that provides free legal advice and support to ACT members. They help consumers solve the problems of financial service providers (e.g., banks), telecommunications and utilities, as well as other businesses and merchants. The Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Orders Unit provides free legal assistance from lawyers specializing in domestic and family violence. Call 6207-1874 or 1300-654-314 for an appointment. For emergenices, SMS 0427 143 401 or email Civil@legalaidact.org.au. A free, independent legal advice service that provides information and advice to individuals who wish to share their stories with the Royal Commission on The Abuse, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Persons with Disabilities. ACT`s Legal Service for the Elderly provides legal assistance to older people in the Canberra area for legal issues, including elder abuse. Call 6243-3436 for help or contact the National Elder Abuse Hotline at 1800 ELDERHelp (1800-353-374).
When you call the Law Society, we can help you by referring you to a law firm with expertise in a particular area of law, helping you find a lawyer who speaks your language, or helping you find free or low-cost legal services. Please note that the Law Society is not a legal department and cannot provide legal advice. Community legal centres provide free advice and resources to the public in the Canberra area.
