Legal Aid - 60th Anniversary

Article date: 16.07.09

* Introduced in 1949, Legal Aid meant for the first time that there was equality of access to justice, seen as a fundamental part of our society. Initially focused on matrimonial issues, the scheme has extended over the years covering many different areas including civil, crime, housing and benefit advice.

Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP has been an active supplier of Legal Aid services for over 30 years. We offer assistance in the areas of Criminal and Family Proceedings. We are one of the largest Criminal Defence firms in the locality and are members of the local 24-hour Police Station and Court Duty Solicitor schemes. Our team of experienced solicitors are able to advise you whether you would qualify for publicly funded representation or alternatively if you are not financially eligible can provide full details of our private charging rates and give an estimate as to what costs are likely to be incurred in a particular case.
 
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* This is not legal advice; it is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues.