Find legal advice and information
Find a legal adviser
A legal adviser might be able to help you solve a problem, or give you advice about what to do next.
You can find and pay for a legal adviser yourself, or get help to pay if you鈥檙e eligible for legal aid.
You might also be able to get free or lower cost advice from a legal adviser.
Find a solicitor
You can get legal advice from a solicitor. They usually charge for their services.
A solicitor can also:
- write legal documents like wills
- research and prepare court cases
- help to resolve disputes and disagreements
- work with other legal professionals, for example hire a barrister to represent you in court (if needed)
Find a solicitor through:
- if you live in England or Wales
Find free and lower cost legal advice from a legal adviser
You might be able to get help paying for a legal adviser such as a solicitor if you鈥檙e eligible for legal aid.
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Legal aid
Legal aid can help you pay for the costs of a legal adviser, for example for:
- legal advice out of court from a solicitor
- representation in a court or tribunal by a barrister or solicitor
You鈥檒l usually need to show that:
- your case is eligible for legal aid
- the problem is serious
- you cannot pay for legal costs
Find out more about legal aid, and whether you鈥檙e eligible.
Legal aid can also cover the costs of family mediation to solve problems out of court.
If you鈥檙e not eligible for legal aid
A solicitor may be able to help you for free (also known as 鈥榩ro bono鈥� work).
You can . A law clinic usually also gives free initial advice.
If you鈥檙e on a low income, you can from volunteer solicitors.
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Find a barrister
A barrister will usually be hired by a solicitor to represent you if a case goes to court. You may be able to if you live in England or Wales.
Find a barrister (known as an 鈥榓dvocate鈥� in Scotland) in your area through:
- if you live in England or Wales
- if you live in Scotland