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If you’re in a legal emergency — eviction, domestic violence, sudden benefit loss or debt crisis — here’s how to get help fast and where to turn now.
Learn what to gather and know before contacting legal aid — income records, documents, deadlines, and how to organize your information for the best chance of help.
Clear, plain-English summary of how legal aid and pro bono differ — who provides them, how they’re funded, and when each might help you.
An easy-to-understand guide to how legal aid lawyers are paid — where the money comes from and why free legal help is possible.
Learn how to qualify for legal aid — what income, household, and case-type requirements you need, and what to expect when you apply for free or low-cost legal help.
A plain-English look at common myths about legal aid — what it can’t do, why it can’t help every case, and when it may turn you away.
A straightforward plain-English guide to when legal aid can help — from housing and benefits to debt, family law and more.
A simple, plain-English guide to what legal aid is, who it helps, and how it works — so you know where to turn when you need free legal help.