Legal Centres NSW

The following services offer free or low-cost legal advice or support. Sydney District Court provides a Duty Registrar Service, primarily for unrepresented litigants. The duty registrar does not provide legal advice, but can provide procedural advice in relation to proceedings that have commenced or are to be commenced. Legal Aid commissions provide free legal information, including free brochures, information sessions or legal advice over the phone. In many situations, you might not actually need to be given a lawyer. A lot of the time, we can help you through a legal problem by giving legal advice and some minor help. Many centres have client intake policies, to ensure they are providing services to people most in need. When you contact the centre they will ask you some questions about your situation to find out if you are able to access help. Read our website, chat to us online or call our Legal Help team. This is usually the quickest way to receive uncontested divorce solicitor canterbury legal advice and determine your next steps. See The Court Registry for information about what a registrar can and cannot do. There are pro bono referral schemes and organisations (PBROs) in every state and territory in Australia. There are a range of legal advice, information and court support services directed at Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. New South WalesNSW is one the easiest Legal Aids in the country to see if you meet their means test because they provide a Means Test Indicator directly on their website. Although it is not a definitive decision, it does give a standard indication if you will meet their means test for legal aid in your situation. If you’re representing yourself in your matter, then you won’t have to pay a cent for legal advice. Further, the internet means you can find a lot of useful information which may be relevant to your case online. However, self-representation is usually not recommended for those who do not have a good working knowledge of the law. Referrals to volunteer solicitors are generally for legal advice, with potential representation depending on the solicitor’s assessment of your matter and capacity. Free legal advice is available to any person on many legal matters. Our legal staff will identify a client's problem, inform a client of their rights and obligations and help them understand what courses of action can be taken. Our legal staff may also provide further assistance where appropriate. Our free Legal Helpline is available for preliminary information, general advice and referrals. Advice is usually restricted to a client's basic legal rights and obligations about a particular situation. To find out which services your local CLC provides, you should contact them directly or visit their website. Eligibility criteria apply to our pro bono referral service, and we cannot always guarantee that we will find a pro bono firm who is able to take on your matter. Justice Connect Answers connects people with real lawyers who can provide free advice online. Previously named the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre and known as Lawstuff, they are Australia’s only national, technology-based community legal service. If you want to find out about a legal topic or take steps to resolve your problem yourself, the My problem is about section of our website covers most areas of the law. This report summarises the impact of the CLSP in the 2024–25 financial year, as recorded in CLCs’ service data and progress reports. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their Elders past and present as the Traditional Custodians of the unceded Country (Boodja) on which we work. We extend this respect to Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Western Australia. Our vision is equal access to justice for all Western Australians. The Family Law Service works with people who suffer disadvantage or family violence to make workable arrangements after separation. The Strata Collective Sales Advocacy Service offers free legal information, advice, assistance and advocacy to owner occupiers of strata units and townhouses in NSW. Legal Aid help people in the ACT with their legal problems, especially people who are socially or economically disadvantaged. Legal Aid NSW with our team at LawAccess NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters. Community Legal Centres NSW acknowledges the Gadigal People as the Traditional Owners on whose Country we work. Community legal centres give free and confidential legal help to people in need. The Law Society of NSW may be able to do a pro bono referral to a solicitor if you have been turned down by Legal Aid and cannot afford legal fees.