Law & Courts
This page links to information about legal and civil rights. This includes taking legal action, being a witness in court, police powers, personal injury & parking tickets.
Hertfordshire Law Clinic provides free legal advice to members of the public and University of Hertfordshire staff and students.
T: 01707 284115 – leave a message with your contact details
E: probono@herts.ac.uk or call
The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales.
T: 0300 332 1000
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Calls cost up to 10p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from a mobile – if you have inclusive minutes, it’s the same as calling a normal landline.
Victim Support give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Hertfordshire. They’re an independent charity and you can contact them for support regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place.
T: 0300 3030165
Mon-Fri 10:30am-6:30pm
Calls cost up to 10p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from a mobile – if you have inclusive minutes, it’s the same as calling a normal landline.
E: vcu.eastofengland@victimsupport.org.uk
This Law Society search is designed to help you find a solicitor. You can narrow down your search by area of law, languages spoken, disabled access and whether they accept legal aid.
You can also use the ‘pro search’ to search for solicitors with specialist accreditations.
T: 020 7320 5650
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Calls cost up to 13p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 55p per minute from a mobile – if you have inclusive minutes, it’s the same as calling a normal landline.
This page explains the types of cases which are covered by legal aid, the financial conditions and how to apply.
You can also use the legal aid checking tool on the gov.uk website.
RCJ Advice is a unique Citizens Advice Service delivering free legal advice to people with a court case in the civil and family courts.
RCJ Advice is not able to advise on criminal or probate matters or assist if you live outside of the UK.
A McKenzie Friend is anyone who accompanies you to court to help you as a Litigant in Person – those who are unrepresented by a Solicitor or engage a barrister.
Your McKenzie Friend is able to sit with you in the court and offer advice and support as well as taking notes to help you.
This page provides information about court and tribunal fees.
It also links to information about help with fees.
This search provided by the Ministry of Justice allows you to find a solicitor, adviser or mediator with a legal aid contract.
You should first check if your case is eligible for legal aid, and whether you meet the financial conditions.
You can narrow down your search by area of law and/or by the type of organisation you are looking for.
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid if you’re in England or Wales.
If you’re eligible, you can get help from CLA for problems including:
- debt, if your home is at risk
- housing, if you’re homeless or at risk of being evicted
- domestic abuse
- separating from an abusive partner, when you’re making arrangements for children or sorting out money and property
- a child being taken into care
- special education needs
- discrimination
- some child abduction cases
You can use the legal aid checking tool to check if you are eligible.
Helpline
T: 0345 345 4 345
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-12:30pm
Calls cost up to 9p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from mobiles – if you have inclusive minutes, it’s the same as calling a landline.
This search allows you to find forms and guidance notes on the HMCTS website
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