Legal Aid

Legal aid legal blogs (blawgs) published by lawyers and law firms publishing useful information about the value of legal aid. And in addition to a list of free legal advice providers in the UK, we’ve listed free legal advice providers in Canada, free legal advice providers in Australia and free legal advice providers in the United States too).

10 Reasons to make a Will

by EdwardHandsandLewis May 7, 2013 Estate Planning

  We know that many people put off making Will as it feels morbid to them, but making a Will is not about planning for death.  It is about securing peace of mind for many years to come knowing that your affairs are in order.  Some clients renew their Wills annually to ensure that they […]

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Limiting Access to Justice: Cost Reforms

by barlowrobbins May 1, 2013 Legal Aid

With the latest cuts to welfare state, and the infamous bedroom tax, Conservatives are still ten points behind the Labour party; not the most popular step ever made by a government in power. Legal aid, like any of the support that the coalition calls ‘something for nothing,’ was inevitably going to feel the sharp end […]

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What evidence do I have to provide to get legal aid?

by Tom April 25, 2013 Legal Aid

What evidence do I have to provide to get legal aid? On 1st April 2013 the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (‘LASPO’) came into force in England and Wales. LASPO makes it harder to get legal aid for family matters, because in order to get legal aid you may have to provide […]

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The LSC pledges to cut the number of civil legal aid bills being incorrectly rejected

by duncan12 November 29, 2012 Law

The Legal Services Commission (LSC) has assured that it would find ways of cutting down on the number of civil legal aid bills that are incorrectly rejected. The commission is going to work along with The Law Society, The Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) and family lawyers group Resolution, to examine how it could help […]

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Emerging Legal Trends Are Changing the Course of Legal Professionals

by Ryancaulker August 29, 2012 General Law

For the first time ever, the U.S. is experiencing a multi-generational workforce consisting of Generation X & Y, the Baby Boomers and Traditionalist. With four generations attempting to labor together in the single workplace, comes a unique set of challenges and dynamics. As millions of Baby Boomers begin make their way toward retirement, Generation Z […]

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Barristers May Strike Over Legal Aid Fees

by Ralli May 18, 2012 Criminal Law

The Criminal Bar has it seems had its voice heard at last. All too often the press publish the fees of the highest paid solicitors and barristers from public funding but do not publish what the “average” remuneration for a 12 month period is. Quite often a case which pays a significant amount in fees […]

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How to Select the Right Criminal Lawyer

by Penny Cooper May 1, 2012 Law

Despite being innocent, you may find yourself in legal trouble. Accidental acts of criminal behalves can get you in trouble but with the right lawyer, you can evade severe punishments like jail time, steep fines and probations. However, finding the right criminal defense lawyer can be challenging. It is important to find an attorney who understands your situation and […]

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Should you go for a Short Sale or Short Payoff?

by Penny Cooper April 26, 2012 Legal Aid

When you are not in a position to pay off the outstanding on your mortgage loan and your lender is beginning to hint at foreclosure, it is time to start exploring options that will help avoid this extreme step. If you have a trusted Florida foreclosure attorney this is the time to go to her […]

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5 Reasons to Guest Blawg

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ September 13, 2011 Accident Claims

A key component of blogging, guest blogging is, as the term suggests, where a blogger writes as a guest on another blogger’s blog. While this may be obvious, it may not be apparent to some why guest blogging can be useful. Here are 5 reasons why you may wish to increase your own or your […]

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What are Legal Aid Solicitors in Edinburgh, Scotland?

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ December 18, 2010 Criminal Defence Lawyers

If you want to know if you’re entitled to legal aid to cover the costs of a solicitor representing you either in criminal or civil proceedings in Scotland, then see the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s website, which provides free online guidance on Scottish legal aid.

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