Thanks to our success so far, we are able to apply for legal aid on your behalf. This can give you the best chance of securing funding for your cause. Obtaining this financing is likely to significantly reduce your legal costs without compromising the quality of your representation. When someone makes an appointment with us, we check to see if they or the other party to a dispute has already seen us. If both parties to the dispute apply for legal aid and both are eligible, an ACT legal aid lawyer may represent one party and the other party will be referred to a private lawyer whose fees will be paid by the Legal Aid Act. In this way, the rights and interests of both parties are protected. Chadi Irani has all these skills and more. He previously worked in a legal aid office in New South Wales and is very familiar with the application process, requirements and assistance protocols. Call Chadi today and let him help you apply for legal aid.
If you live in Sydney or other parts of New South Wales and think you qualify for legal aid and have not yet applied for legal aid, George Sten & Co Criminal Lawyers Sydney may be able to help you with your case. For more information, please contact our defence lawyers at our Sydney office on (02) 9261 8640. No, anyone can get legal aid if they qualify. The Legal Aid Act has two distinct functions under the Legal Aid Act 1977. One is to provide legal assistance and the other is to represent persons receiving legal assistance. The two functions are performed by separate departments – Client Service provides support and the law firm represents individuals. The law firm can only represent one party in a dispute, but customer service can provide assistance to any party in a dispute, provided they are eligible. If our firm is unable to act for you due to a conflict of interest, we can always: You can expect our employees to adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Our lawyers and private lawyers remunerated by us are required to fulfill their professional and legal obligations as lawyers. www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/get-legal-help/applying-for-legal-aid/policy-easy-guide/legal-aid-tests Legal Aid NSW is a government organization that provides legal services to the public. This is done in part by funding private lawyers to help socially and economically disadvantaged people across New South Wales in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. To apply for legal aid, you must complete an application form, also known as legal aid. Legal aid means that you have appointed a lawyer to represent you in court, either employed by Legal Aid NSW or by a private lawyer paid by Legal Aid NSW. If you need ongoing legal representation, you should seek legal counsel. If you successfully submit a legal application, you will have to pay a contribution fee. The standard fee is $120. If you are experiencing serious financial hardship, you can waive these contribution fees. The contribution may also be cancelled for certain legal issues such as domestic violence.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are If you have a criminal or family law case, Legal Aid NSW may fund a private or in-house lawyer to represent you in legal aid for your case. Legal Aid NSW can also assist in civil matters and transportation in some cases. Legal Aid NSW helps thousands of people with legal problems each year and can use several tests to determine if you qualify for the organisation`s support. Unfortunately, Legal Aid NSW does not have the resources to help anyone with a legal problem. This can only be useful if a case falls under certain policies and guidelines. If you need an interpreter, please let us know when you contact us. If we provide you with legal information or advice, we can arrange an interpreter free of charge. Ad hoc legal advice and mandatory pleading are free of charge. When it comes to applying for legal aid, you must complete an application for legal aid, which is then used by the organisation to assess your eligibility for a grant. Anyone can apply for legal aid, but to be eligible, you must pass three tests.
First, you need to pass an income and wealth test. This means that your income and assets must be below the prescribed limits. Second, your case must meet a test of merit or reasonableness. This criterion includes an assessment of whether it is appropriate to provide assistance in the circumstances, including whether your case is likely to succeed. Finally, your case must comply with the guidelines for the types of cases that can be supported by the Legal Aid Act. For more information about eligibility testing, see Funding cases. A legal aid lawyer can speak on your behalf in court, help you prepare legal documents related to your case, make an agreement for you with the other party and give you legal advice. Other criteria that may be used include the competency test, which assesses whether your case falls within a jurisdiction and area of law covered by legal aid, or verifying the availability of funds based on the amount of funding available to legal aid at the time of your application.
If the first three tests are successful, Legal Aid NSW may refuse a legal aid grant if sufficient funds are not available. This may depend on the complexity and scope of funding required to advance your cause. In addition to the application form, you must also submit documents demonstrating your financial situation, proof of income, as well as documents related to your legal file. If you go to court and need an interpreter, ask your legal aid lawyer to arrange one. In many cases, it will also be free. If you qualify for legal aid, our defence lawyers can appear and defend you in court. Simply nominate Chadi Irani as your preferred lawyer on the application form or let us apply for legal aid on your behalf.