Find free legal help, fast
Choose your problem. We'll show you where to get free advice, in the order to try them. No sign-up, no jargon.
Court date, eviction or tribunal deadline soon? Don't wait. Contact Citizens Advice today and say how many days you have left. Deadlines can't usually be moved later.
What's your problem about?
Housing: where to get free help
Try these in order. All are free.
- Citizens AdviceFree
Start here for eviction notices, repairs and deposits.
- Shelter (England) or Shelter Cymru (Wales)Free
Housing specialists. Contact them quickly if you've had an eviction notice.
- Your nearest Law CentreFree
Solicitors who can take on your case, not just advise.
- Check if you can get legal aidFree
If you could lose your home, you may get free legal help whatever your income.
Work: where to get free help
Most employment tribunal claims have short time limits, often 3 months less a day. Start now.
- AcasFree
You usually have to contact Acas before making a tribunal claim.
- Citizens AdviceFree
Help with dismissal, pay and grievances.
- Your trade union, if you're a memberFree
Unions often pay for a solicitor for members.
- A LawWorks free legal clinicFree
One-off advice from a volunteer solicitor.
- AdvocateFree
A volunteer barrister for your tribunal hearing. You need a referral from an adviser.
Family: where to get free help
If you are in danger now, call 999.
- Check if you can get legal aidFree
Often available if there's been domestic abuse or a child is at risk.
- RCJ AdviceFree
Family law advice if you're involved in a court case.
- Rights of WomenFree
Confidential legal advice lines for women.
- Child Law AdviceFree
Questions about children, contact and where they live.
- AdvocateFree
A volunteer barrister for a court hearing, by referral.
Debt: where to get free help
Never pay for debt advice. These charities are free.
- StepChangeFree
Debt plans and help with creditors.
- National DebtlineFree
Advice by phone or online, including court claims.
- Citizens AdviceFree
Face-to-face help, including with bailiffs.
Benefits: where to get free help
Appeals have deadlines, usually one month from the decision letter.
- Citizens AdviceFree
Help asking for a decision to be looked at again.
- Your nearest Law CentreFree
Can help with tribunal appeals.
- A LawWorks free legal clinicFree
One-off advice from a volunteer solicitor.
Something else: where to get free help
These cover most other problems, including faulty goods and disputes.
- Citizens AdviceFree
Covers almost any everyday legal problem.
- A LawWorks free legal clinicFree
One-off advice from a volunteer solicitor.
- Your nearest Law CentreFree
Specialist help in some areas of law.
- Check if you can get legal aidFree
The government's own checker.
Who gives free legal help
Couldn't get free help? Paid option
Many solicitors offer a fixed-fee first appointment, so you know the cost upfront. Search the Law Society's register for a solicitor near you.
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