If a referral is made to a pro bono attorney, the client is only responsible for the cost of expenses (actual expenses), such as sheriff`s fees, and the attorney does not charge fees for work done and legal services. Legal Aid SA is an independent statutory body created by the Legal Aid Act 2014 SA to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford it. Counselling Line 0800110110 To qualify for free legal aid, a person must pass a «means test» (maximum monthly income or no income) and have a legal problem with the benefit. You will be referred by the Council of Legal Practice to a lawyer who will assist you free of charge (pro bono). Tune in to @AlexFMRadio891 (89.1 FM) today from 11am to hear supervising lawyer Matimba Hlungwane from Alexandra`s local office of Legal Aid SA talk about the legal succession #KnowYourRights Pride #legalaidsa Legal Aid South Africa derives its mandate from Article 35 of the Constitution. For the purposes of this article, every person arrested, detained or accused shall have the right to a fair trial, including the right to have a lawyer engaged by and at the expense of the State. Legal Aid South Africa`s mission is to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford legal representation. This includes the poor and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a «resource test» to see if you are qualified in terms of what you earn. For example, workers must earn less than R5,500 per month after tax deduction to qualify for legal aid.
Visit our self-help portal for advice, information and advice on various legal issues Legal aid is the provision of free or very low-cost legal services to people whose financial situation does not allow them to afford legal representation or advice. It is a system used by the government and other ministries or companies to ensure equality before the law, the right to a fair trial, as well as the right to advice. For a legal aid system to function effectively and efficiently, it is necessary to define the conditions under which individuals have access to legal aid. Before a potential client has access to legal aid, they go through a selection process. Legal aid providers have a screening process in place to ensure that the right people receive support. Legal aid is financed by taxation. As soon as a person is eligible for legal aid, his or her file is assigned to a lawyer. These legal practitioners are also called legal advisors, lawyers or lawyers. They provide legal services in legal areas such as family matters, debt matters, estates, crimes, work claims, separation and divorce issues, contract law and many other legal matters.
Lawyers often specialize in a particular legal discipline through extensive research, trend studies, and similar cases in the field. They are then able to offer legal advice on the basis of legal principles. For more information on legal aid, see our list of Yellow Pages. We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who cannot afford it View and find all our offices nationwide in our «Find Us» section TURN ON@vowfm (88.1 FM) Tonight from 7:25 pm to hear the head of the local office of Legal Aid SA Tembisa, Me Elizabeth Nieuwoudt, If tow trucks can tow your car without your permission 🚗 #KnowYourRights pride#legalaidsa Lawyers in these legal services can provide legal advice to low-income people who have legal problems. For some questions, they may refer you to another legal aid program or to a volunteer lawyer. These lawyers may not help you with criminal proceedings if you are trying to prosecute someone, or if you have an immigration problem. They cannot help solve problems in other states. Contact your nearest legal advice office to find out if you are eligible for legal advice.
Head of Office: Mr Mmeli MotsepePhone: (011) 938 3547Fax: (011) 983 8220Address: Maponya Mall, Office 403 & 411A, Chris Hani Road, KlipspruitPostal Address: PO Box 392, Pimville, 1808Address Docex: Docex 115, Johannesburg Head of Office: Mr Fhimani TshivhasePhone: (011) 786 8170Fax: (011) 786 0862Address: Yarona Building, 1st Floor, 89 Watt Avenue, Wynberg, 2090Postal Address: PO Box 1192, Bramley, 2018Docex Address: Docex 5, Glenhazel Visit our career portal, to find out more about working at Legal Aid SA. REMINDER – visit us and the @WLCCapeTown today from 11am for a webinar on attestations and intestate succession! #WillsWeek Head of Office: Mr. Thami ManabaPhone: (016) 421 3527Fax: (016) 421 4287Address: 8 Jasmine Mansions, 28 Senator Marks Avenue, Vereeniging, 1938Postal Address: PO Box 3948, Vereeniging, 1930Docex Address: Docex 25, Vereeniging Head of Office: Advocate Elizabeth NieuwoudtPhone: (011) 316 0197Fax: (011) 316 0198Address: Tembisa MegaMart Mall, Shop 42, Botswana Road, Tswelopelo Section, TembisaPostal Address: PO Box 563, Olifantsfontein, 1665Docex Address: Docex 30, Kempton Park Many Lawyers are willing to bring civil suits (e.g., personal injury and motor vehicle accidents) on a conditional basis (no winner, no cost) for individuals who may not be eligible for pro bono assistance.