Information about the law or tools to solve simple legal problems. The South Australian Legal Services Commission has also published the Law Handbook Online, which provides an overview of the law in everyday language. This service should only be used as a starting point and not as a substitute for legal advice. You may also want to seek legal advice from duty counsel on the day you are in court. Duty counsel is a lawyer who is in court to give free legal advice to those present in court that day. Duty counsel are available at most criminal court hearings, mainly to assist people who have been arrested overnight or who were previously unable to obtain legal assistance. The Commission employs both lawyers and paralegals as legal advisors. Paralegal`s employees come from a wide variety of fields and have a legal background. The advisory service deals with a wide range of legal and non-legal issues and clients are often referred to other service providers as appropriate. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with pro bono lawyers who agree to take on their cases free of charge.
Please note that our phones are still in operation. We can make an appointment by phone if you need legal advice. Please visit our contact page for contact details. Several organizations provide or organize free legal assistance. If an issue goes beyond counselling and minor help, costs may be incurred, or you may need to meet eligibility criteria (usually a resource test) to avoid or reduce these costs. CJSSA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality professional legal aid that changes the lives of individuals, families and communities. At each centre, qualified lawyers, consultants and support staff take the time to explain your legal obligations, rights and options. While court staff can provide information and access forms, they are not able to provide legal advice.
The material is not intended to be legal advice. Legal or other professional advice should be sought before negotiating or relying on the material or any part thereof. Family law and child custody advice for inmates is available by telephone and telephone. Mount Barker District Council makes no warranties or representations with respect to this website or the materials, including any warranties or representations as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the material will be free from infection by computer viruses or other contaminants. To the extent permitted by law, we exclude any liability arising from the use of the Website or the Materials. Insofar as liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the subsequent delivery of the material or the reasonable costs of delivery of the material. 24 Legal gives you quick and convenient access to reliable legal information written in plain English and available 24/7. The free service covers more than 60 common areas of law and is particularly useful for legal issues that arise outside office hours. When you access a 24Legal theme, you will be asked to agree to a disclaimer and then enter your gender and zip code before being guided through common questions and answers.
Federally funded legal aid firms provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. For quick legal information, use our legal chat service, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. For people residing in other regional areas, a telephone consultation appointment can be arranged by calling the Legal Helpline on 1300 366 424 and requesting advice by phone. One of our advisors will then contact you at the agreed time to discuss your problem. Legal advice by telephone is available for prior information, advice and recommendations. Advice is usually limited to a client`s fundamental legal rights and obligations in a particular situation. If the issue is too complex or time-consuming for a phone call, the client is offered an appointment at a Board office or is referred to other sources of support. Law students from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia run legal aid clinics that offer free legal advice. Community Justice Services SA continues to operate and offers limited personal appointments in all offices under certain circumstances. We will continue to provide telephone legal advice to those who do not receive in-person appointments. If possible, please contact us by phone or email instead of participating. If you have never been involved in a trial, you may be confused at some point.
Whether it`s a criminal or civil matter, there are legal regulations that can make things a little confusing. Free legal advice is available to everyone in most legal matters. The role of the legal advisor is to identify the client`s problem, inform him of his rights and obligations and help him understand what measures can be taken. The consultant can also write letters for clients if necessary. For professional reasons, legal advisers cannot give a second opinion if the case is already being handled by another lawyer. However, we may be able to give general advice to solve a problem. Here are some examples of areas in which we can advise you: These are independent, not-for-profit organizations that provide free legal advice to the public. The centres have lawyers, support staff and legal advisors who can explain your rights and discuss your options with you. Visit their website under www.clcsa.org.au/ for more information. CJSSA provides free legal services to the community in a professional and friendly environment. The Adelaide office has specialized legal advisors who can advise and assist you on certain matters relating to Centrelink.
Every year, more than 15,000 people in South Africa receive free legal advice through our network of centres in South Australia`s major cities and rural areas. The South Australian Legal Services Commission provides legal advice, legal representation and training in community law and can help you with criminal, family and civil law. If you do not have your own legal representation, we recommend that you access their services. We provide free civil, criminal, family, and immigration legal advice to most community members, as well as free legal representation in state and federal courts, as well as cases, all of which are eligible. Callers in South Australia can use the Legal Helpline to contact the Adelaide office for the cost of a local call. For clients who are unable to attend an in-person appointment, a telephone consultation appointment can be made and all relevant documents can be emailed or faxed to us. Apart from such permission and use, which is permitted by the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved. Mount Barker District Council reserves the right to modify, supplement, modify or otherwise modify the materials at any time without notice.
For people living in or near Mount Barker or Murray Bridge, the Commission des services juridiques offers a weekly appointment service for each of these locations. *Please note that our legal advice applies to the cost of a local call (excluding mobile phones) if you are calling from South Australia. If you are calling from the motorway, please call 08 8111 5600. Appointments can be made at our Adelaide office or at one of our suburban and regional offices, including Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Noarlunga, Port Augusta and Whyalla. For a list of office contact information, see Contact.