Legal advice and legal aid
Getting free help with legal problems, finding a solicitor and applying for legal aid.
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Help with a legal problem
Who can help you if you need advice about a legal problem, such as debt, housing, benefits, employment, divorce or claims for money.
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Legal aid
Help with the costs of legal advice and representation in court if you can’t afford it.
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Complain about a solicitor or advocate
How to complain about a solicitor or advocate using their procedure or by contacting the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
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Instead of going to court
If you have a dispute with someone or an organisation, there may be ways to deal with it without going to court.
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Report legal aid fraud
How to report legal aid fraud to the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
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Using a solicitor
Solicitors can give you legal advice and representation at court.
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Complain about the Scottish Legal Aid Board
How to complain to the Scottish Legal Aid Board if you’re unhappy with their service.
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