The counselling and support program allows low-income individuals to receive free legal advice and assistance with a range of legal issues, such as: Download PDF lists of all registered law firms by type of legal aid. If you have been charged with a crime, legal aid can help cover the costs of legal advice from a lawyer and representation in court. What do we do? We provide free specialist legal advice to those who need it most and use legal procedures to combat social exclusion. We stand up for people, challenge unfair decisions, take cases to court and work in partnership with other support services. Our vision? We are a team of lawyers who provide specialist legal advice to the people of Dundee. We want to live in a society where people`s rights are respected, their needs are met and where they can thrive. Every day, we help the people of Dundee know and enforce their legal rights. That is the power of legal advice and representation. In partnership, our work increases early action, prevents homelessness, gives people a voice and improves quality of life.
Legal aid is the general term used to refer to arrangements available to cover the costs of legal advice or representation. The Dundee Lawe Centre addresses “unmet legal needs” and will assess and label people wherever we can. If we can`t help, we`ll do our best to point people in the right direction. Our team understands that legal documents can be intimidating and difficult to process, but we will explain everything to our clients in plain language. The Dundee Law Centre does not deal with criminal law. Lawyers must be registered with us in order to provide legal assistance. Consult our bar records. At Duncan and McConnell Solicitors, we are committed to providing a high quality criminal and civil law service tailored to each case. Therefore, we offer evening, weekend and holiday appointments to provide unlimited legal advice. How can we do that? We provide free specialist legal advice and representation through our public relations, in-person and telephone advice to people who cannot afford to pay for it in the following areas of employment law: Your eligibility depends on a number of factors, including a financial fitness test based on the income of the person applying for legal aid and the nature of the case.
where she needs help. If you don`t know how to find a legal aid lawyer, you should read these frequently asked questions. Legal aid plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and equal access to justice for those most at risk of exclusion from our legal system. If you need help paying for legal advice, you may be able to get legal help. Family law covers a wide range of legal issues relating to marriage and children. Family law issues include divorce, separation, child support, access, residence and related matters. Civil legal aid can cover the costs of legal advice, mediation or representation before the courts on issues such as housing, debts and family. We are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) as a law firm authorised to provide legal aid in criminal and civil matters. Legal aid ensures that people who may not be able to afford private legal representation have access to legal representation. Our lawyers can advise you on your eligibility for legal aid and will be happy to offer you free advice, whatever your situation. People often assume they don`t qualify for legal aid if they have a job, but even if you do, you may still be eligible for funding. The Scottish Legal Aid Board has its own website where you can find more information, including eligibility calculators, to assess whether you qualify for legal aid.
We provide criminal legal aid and civil legal aid to eligible individuals. The ability to offer both legal aid and civil litigation allows us to protect the rights of individuals regardless of their financial situation. We are based in Dundee, but we act on behalf of criminal and civil aid clients across Scotland. We offer a free initial consultation to advise you on your rights and explain how Duncan and McConnell Solicitors can provide you with important help and advice. Duncan and McConnell Solicitors are passionate about providing simple, reasonable and competent criminal and civil legal advice. Our service is client centred and we strive to go above and beyond what is expected of any other criminal or civil law firm in the Tayside area and across Scotland. We appear before criminal, civil, labour and social tribunals in Dundee and throughout Scotland on a daily basis. The firm is led by partners David Duncan and Douglas McConnell. Both partners bring extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
If you are dealing with Duncan and McConnell Solicitors, you can speak to one of the partners directly and at will. We strive to establish a relationship that allows your case, whether criminal or civil, to move forward and be completed. If your case is likely to go to court, civil legal aid can ensure that you are represented by a lawyer in your case. Duncan and McConnell Solicitors are highly qualified in this technical field. We know that maintaining your license can be crucial to your livelihood and we aim to provide you with a legal service that allows you to do so. In road traffic cases, we have defended individuals and acted on behalf of insurance companies in Dundee and throughout Scotland. As a small charity, we are able to provide our specialist legal services thanks to the generosity of our donors as well as the income of the Scottish Legal Aid Board. We sincerely thank the Dundee Partnership and the Scotland Foundation for their continued support. Without it, we would not be able to do what we do. The Scottish legal system and legal aid can be intimidating when you are first confronted with this, which is why Boyles Solicitors offers advice to reassure you and give you a solid understanding of the criminal legal aid options available to you. An interactive tool that allows you to consult information on the projects we fund in your municipality. You can use this website to automatically detect your current geolocation.
Note that the page refreshes when you select this option. You can also manually search for a location (in Scotland). If you think a decision about your benefits is wrong and you need help and advice on how to appeal. Your location has been automatically set to Edinburgh, Scotland. If your exact location cannot be determined, or if your location is outside Scotland, distances from Edinburgh city centre will be measured. The Dundee Law Centre deals with all types of debts, including rent arrears. If you are ready to take your business forward with Boyles or have questions about legal advice and assistance, please contact our team directly on 01382 527158 or click here to submit an online request. We offer work at very competitive prices. The fees will be discussed with you during a first consultation either by conversation or by phone. This is done before the work is done so that you are fully informed in the future. There will be no surprise fees and we will do our best to inform you of the applicable fees.
You will not be charged until we discuss the fees with you. We can also offer you a flat fee rate for certain cases that some people prefer and give you peace of mind.