Legal Aid in England and Wales

Legal aid pays for legal advice and representation when you cannot afford to pay yourself. Browse the categories below to find solicitors offering legal aid in the area you need help with.

Crime

Crime

Defence representation for people arrested, charged, or facing prosecution, including police station, magistrates court, and Crown Court work.

1,029 firms

Family

Family

Family law support where there is documented domestic abuse, plus care proceedings, child protection, forced marriage, and international child abduction.

837 firms

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery

Legal support for people identified as potential victims of trafficking or modern slavery.

283 firms

Debt

Debt

Help with priority debts that put your home or essentials at risk.

195 firms

Housing

Housing

Possession proceedings, unlawful eviction, serious disrepair, and homelessness reviews.

195 firms

Immigration Asylum

Immigration

Asylum claims and a limited set of immigration matters where legal aid remains available.

153 firms

Prison Law

Prison Law

Specialist representation for people in prison on parole, sentence calculation, adjudications, and conditions.

94 firms

Public Law

Public Law

Judicial review challenges against decisions made by public bodies.

90 firms

Mental Health

Mental Health

Representation at Mental Health Tribunal hearings and related capacity matters.

116 firms

Community Care

Community Care

Disputes over adult social care, support packages, and care home funding.

70 firms

Claims Against Public Authorities

Public Authority Claims

Civil claims against councils, the NHS, the police, or other public bodies for wrongful acts.

63 firms

Clinical Negligence

Clinical Negligence

Compensation claims for harm caused by medical treatment.

50 firms

Mediation

Mediation

Family mediation as a legal aid funded alternative to court, often required before a court application.

24 firms

Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service

Housing Loss Prevention

Free early advice in county court when you face a possession claim, available before and on the day of your hearing.

42 firms

Welfare Benefits

Welfare Benefits

Appeals against benefits decisions at the Upper Tribunal level.

25 firms

Discrimination

Discrimination

Discrimination claims under the Equality Act in services, education, and public functions.

22 firms

Education

Education

Special educational needs, school exclusions, and disability discrimination in schools.

13 firms

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