View and find all our offices nationwide in our “Find Us” section When a reference is made to a pro bono attorney, the client is only responsible for the cost of expenses (actual expenses), such as sheriff`s fees, and the attorney does not charge a fee for work done and legal services. Legal aid in South Africa derives its mandate from Article 35 of the Constitution. For the purposes of this article, every person arrested, detained or accused shall have the right to a fair trial, including the right to have a lawyer engaged by and at the expense of the State. Legal Aid South Africa`s mission is to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford legal representation. This includes the poor and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a “resource test” to see if you are qualified in terms of what you earn. For example, workers must earn less than R5,500 per month after tax deduction to qualify for legal aid. Family Law Clinics: Somerset West Address: 3 Griselda Close, Somerset West Tel: 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 851 7506 E-mail: somerset@familylawclinic.org.za Macassar clinic Tel: 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 851 7506 Email: macassar@familylawclinic.org.za Cape Town Tel: 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 894 5051 E-mail: capetown@familylawclinic.org.za Paarl Mobile: 072 804 5210 E-mail: michelle@familylawclinic.org.za If you are entitled to legal aid, and Legal Aid SA undertakes to: To represent you, the service is completely free of charge and you are not responsible for any associated costs. Women`s Legal Centre: This is a non-profit legal centre that provides free legal advice and legal support to advocacy campaigns of other organisations. For further information, please contact: Cape Town office address: 7th Floor Constitution House, 124 Adderley Str.
(corner of Church Street) Tel: 021 424 5660 Media enquiries: communications@wlce.co.za Support requests: info@wlce.co.za HIRE @AlexFMRadio891 (89.1 FM) today from 11am to hear supervising lawyer Matimba Hlungwane of Legal Aid SA Alexandra`s local office discusses legal succession #KnowYourRights pride #legalaidsa If you need more information or advice, please contact the nearest Legal Aid Commission offices (also called justice centres). or 1 of the following legal aid clinics: Legal Aid SA is an independent statutory body created by the SA Legal Aid Act 2014 to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford it. Consultation Line 0800110110 We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who cannot afford it Family Law Clinic: This is an NGO that provides free legal advice in family law matters. They help families with matters related to domestic issues such as: To qualify for free legal aid, a person must pass a “means test” (a maximum monthly income or no income) and have a legal problem with the benefit. You will be referred by the Council of Legal Practice to a lawyer who will assist you free of charge (pro bono). Human Rights Defenders: It provides free legal advice to vulnerable, marginalized and impoverished individuals and communities, foreign and South African, victims of unlawful violations of their constitutional rights. For further information, please contact: South African Society for Labour Law: They provide high quality advisory service and limited legal services in labour law for those who do not have access to justice. Note: Legal Aid South Africa`s lawyers cannot demand or be paid if they assist you in your case. In this case, please report the lawyer to Legal Aid SA by calling the ethics hotline on 0800 153 728, visiting their website or visiting their offices.
Pro bono lawyer (free) There are lawyers and law firms that offer free legal help to people who have a well-founded legal problem. A resource test will be conducted to determine if you are eligible to support a pro bono lawyer. Where can I access a pro bono lawyer? Visit the Legal Practice Council website to find out how to file a complaint and download the application form. You can also contact the following organizations to get help from a pro bono lawyer: ProBono.Org: They facilitate the provision of free legal services to the poor by pro bono private lawyers. Fatima Rustin E-mail: westerncape@saslaw.org.za Opening hours: Cape Town: 09:00 to 14:00 Friday Who is entitled to legal aid? Anyone living in South Africa can apply to legal aid if their case is civil, involves children or involves asylum seekers. Civil cases involving non-citizens are not entitled to legal aid. To get legal aid, you must pass a “means test”, which shows that you earn less than an amount determined by the Legal Aid Commission. The amount is reviewed annually and the following are taken into account: They also help in any other areas of family conflict that require legal advice and/or resolution. For more information, please contact: Connect to @vowfm (88.1 FM) Tonight from 7:25 pm to meet with the head of the local Legal Aid SA Tembisa office, Adv. Elizabeth Nieuwoudt, hearing him talk about whether tow trucks can tow your car without your permission ?, #KnowYourRights proudly #legalaidsa you can access quality legal services from a legal aid office near you.
If you are suspected of having committed a crime, or if a judge has to decide a dispute between you and another person or company, you will need legal assistance. Getting reliable legal advice and support can be an overwhelming task, given that standard lawyer fees range from R1,500 to R2,500 per hour. If you can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, there are various legal organisations in South Africa that support those who are entitled to free legal aid when faced with criminal and civil cases. Visit our self-help portal for advice, information and advice on various legal issues It is important that we make sure that the people we help need our help the most. Visit our career portal to find out more about working at Legal Aid SA Many lawyers are willing to conduct civil litigation (e.g. personal injury and motor vehicle accidents) on a conditional basis (without gain or cost) for individuals who may not be eligible for pro bono assistance.