Criteria for Obtaining Legal Advice
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In order to qualify for legal advice, you must pass the merits test and the means test.
Legal advice may be given in relation to any legal matter with the exception of the following:
- a criminal law matter, unless the person seeking advice is a complainant in a sexual assault case.
- cases that are not covered by the Legal Aid Board
- a matter that in the opinion of the Board could be dealt with by obtaining appropriate advice other than state-assisted legal advice.
The Board may decide to stop providing advice where it considers it is no longer reasonable to do so or that the person receiving the advice is no longer eligible because of his/her means to receive it.
How to apply
To find out whether you qualify for legal advice, you should simply complete the Means Test Form available in the Law Centres. You will give details about your income and your expenses on a confidential basis. If your application is accepted, you will be asked to make a minimum contribution.
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Related Documents
- Civil Legal Aid
This document describes civil legal aid in Ireland. - Eligibility for Legal Aid
This document describes the eligibility criteria for civil legal aid in Ireland. - Civil Legal Advice and Legal Aid
An explanation of legal advice and legal aid.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.