There are forty municipal law centres in New South Wales. Community law centers can help with a range of issues, including family law, domestic violence, debts, fines, leases, discrimination, loans, insurance, centerlink, and more. Contact the Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service for help finding a private law firm. Please note that this mediation service is NOT for free legal aid – you will receive contact details of private law firms. Most often, private law firms or lawyers charge money for their services. Legal Aid NSW provides legal services to NSW`s disadvantaged clients in most areas of criminal, family and civil law. LawAccess NSW can direct you to the community legal centre best suited to your legal problem. Answer a few quick questions via our online directory app to find the most suitable community legal centre in New South Wales that can help you with a legal issue. Trying to solve legal problems can be stressful, exhausting and scary. If you have any problems, help is available. Check out the Australian Pro Bono Centre`s guide to finding legal aid in New South Wales. This includes free legal services as well as the ability to contact private law firms.

Community legal centres are independent non-governmental organizations that provide free legal aid to individuals and communities when it is most needed. There are a wide range of websites, apps, and phone services that offer free legal information that you can use without – or first – consulting a lawyer. These can be helpful if you want to research your options or understand a common legal issue. Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited (ALS) is a community-controlled organisation responsible for legal aid to Aboriginal New South Wales and ACT. The ALS provides legal advice, referrals and records in the areas of criminal and family law (including care and protection) and, in some cases, civil law. Access the Law Association`s Legal Aid Referral Program. This system arranges appropriate requests for mutual legal assistance with a lawyer or mediator who can advise, represent or help you resolve your legal problem. Learn about the self-help resources developed by Justice Connect. This is a database of free fact sheets to help you understand and resolve your legal issue. Legal issues covered include tenancy, employment, advance care planning, COVID-19 related issues, financial matters, natural disasters, bankruptcy, discrimination, construction disputes, and LGBTQI+ resources.

Apply for free legal help through the Justice Connect online tool. This tool helps people understand if they are eligible for Justice Connect services and contact free legal aid lawyers and volunteer lawyers. Ask your legal question online with Justice Connect Answers. This online platform connects people with real lawyers who can answer simple legal questions – for free and online. Search the Find Legal Answers database. Find Legal Answers is a service provided by the State Library of New South Wales to the NSW community. Free legal information is available via links to fact sheets, online books, laws and publications. The Under-18 Helpline provides legal advice and information to young people under 18 and operates weekdays from 9am to midnight with 24-hour service from Friday 9am to Sunday midnight and also on public holidays. LawAccess NSW is the best place to solve a legal problem in New South Wales. This is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, advice and recommendations to people who have a legal problem in New South Wales. Legal Aid NSW is a legal service provided by the New South Wales Government that deals with family law, criminal matters and certain civil matters. They provide free legal advice, legal representation, and legal aid to pay for a lawyer or private lawyer.

A person`s ability to get legal help depends on the nature of their legal problem and their income. LawAccess NSW staff can help people find out if legal aid is available and fill out the NSW Legal Aid Application Form over the phone. Central Square Building, 323 Castlereagh Street Haymarket NSW 2000 We have fact sheets and resources to help you resolve your issue Phone: 1300 888 529 Website: www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Visit the Australian Pro Bono Centre website. This website contains links to a number of fact sheets and resources that may be helpful to you. We have lawyers to assist you in many courts and tribunals across NSW Hours: 9am to midnight weekdays, 24pm Friday to Sunday and public holidays. Explore LawAccess NSW online. This website contains how-to guides and resources on various aspects of the law, including debts and small claims, car accidents, AVOs, fines, fences, labour rights, property recovery, traffic offenses, and crime.