About legal aid

On this page:

• Legal aid information leaflets
• Alternative sources of information 
• Free, confidential and independent legal advice
• Leaflets about key areas of the law
• For more information

Legal aid information leaflets

Our information leaflets on the right give practical information on civil legal aid. They explain:

• how and when you can get legal aid
• when you might have to repay your legal aid, and how to do it

You can view or download the leaflets from the documents section. Copies of the leaflets can be ordered using the order form on the right hand side of this page. The table below explains what you'll find in each.

Alternative sources for leaflet topics which have been discontinued

Access to information
LSC website: Requesting information

Complaints
LSC website: Complaints

Special Investigations Unit
LSC website: Investigating High Cost Claims

Representations
LSC website: Complaints

A practical guide to CDS
Directgov: Government, citizens and rights

CDS at the Police Station
Directgov: Government, citizens and rights

A step by step guide to finding an advisor
Law Society website

Free, confidential and independent legal advice

If you would like legal information on specific areas of law Community Legal Advice  can help with legal problems such as debt and housing if you are eligible for legal aid. 

Call the helpline now on 0845 345 4345

Calls cost no more than 4p per minute from a BT landline but calls from mobiles are usually more. If you're worried about the cost you can ask an adviser to call you back.

The helpline has a translation service if you would like advice in a language other than English or Welsh.

For more information

Queries or comments about the leaflets can be directed to:

Tracy Scott
Community Legal Advice

Email: tracy.scott@legalservices.gsi.gov.uk

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Last updated: 05 October 2011