Legal aid and advice
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The Legal Aid Board provides legal aid and advice in civil cases to people in Ireland who meet certain requirements (mainly,their means must be below a certain limit and there must be merit in the case. -
An explanation of civil legal aid and legal advice and the eligibility criteria to be able to avail of it. -
If you have a legal dispute in another EU country you may be able to avail of legal aid in that country by applying to the Legal Aid Board. -
Under the Garda Station Legal Advice Revised Scheme legal advice may be provided to those detained under certain legislation in Garda stations. -
You must fulfil certain criteria to qualify for criminal legal aid. Find out about the cases where legal aid is granted and how to apply. -
There are a range of different legal aid certificates issued in Ireland. Find out what each certificate means and how to obtain one. -
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is an independent voluntary organisation that offers free basic legal information and advice. -
Legal aid is available to people who are applying for international protection in Ireland.This document is in: Services for asylum seekers in Ireland