Information about legal aid and eligibility when instructing Breen Lenzi Maguire Solicitors in Belfast for criminal, family, public law and other matters.
Legal aid depends on the matter
Different arrangements apply to different types and stages of legal work. Eligibility cannot be confirmed from a website enquiry alone.
The firm may need information about income, benefits, savings, household circumstances, the legal issue and any court or hearing date.
Bring financial and case documents
Where legal aid may be relevant, provide recent financial evidence and all available legal papers. Missing information can delay an application or prevent a proper assessment.
For criminal proceedings, retain the charge sheet, bail notice and court date. For family or public law matters, bring applications, orders, decision letters and correspondence.
Urgent advice should not be delayed
Do not wait to gather every document before contacting us about an arrest, imminent hearing, safeguarding issue or judicial review deadline. Telephone first and we will explain what is immediately required.