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Find your Local Law Centre
Find your local Law Centre below and contact them. If they can help you, they will!
Law Centres can't help with every legal problem
Every Law Centre is different, so it is really important to check directly with your local Law Centre to see what they can help with before you visit them.
Depending on your problem, you might need to meet certain eligibility criteria to receive advice.
If you do not meet the criteria the Law Centre might not be able to assist, in which case you will need to find other sources of help.
Law Centres can help with
• Problems with your home or landlord
• Problems at work
• Problems with your benefits
• Problems with your immigration status
Some Law Centres can also help
• If you are being discriminated against
• If you cannot get the care you need
• If you and your partner are separating
• If your child is unfairly excluded from school
Law Centres do not help with
• Wills and probate
• Personal injury claims e.g., whiplash
• Traffic or parking offences
A Law Centre will never call you to market its services.
Law Centres can’t help in every place
Due to funding conditions, most Law Centres can only provide legal advice to people who live in their local area or a defined catchment area.
If you do not have a local Law Centre, it is unlikely that a neighbouring Law Centre will be able to help you.
You can check directly with the next nearest Law Centre or visit our Other Sources of Help page to see where else you can try and get some help instead.
How can I get in touch with my local Law Centre?
You can typically contact your Law Centre by phone, email or via their website. You should be able to find these details using our postcode finder below.
Will I be able to speak to someone straight away?
Whilst Law Centres aim to help as quickly as possible, the demand for Law Centre services is at an all time high so you might not be able to speak to someone straight away.
What other things might affect my ability to get help?
Depending on how the service is funded, you may need to qualify for legal aid or other funding to access the service. The Law Centre can advise on this when you speak to them.
Can I visit my local Law Centre in person?
Some Law Centres may accept in-person visits, although we recommend you always contact the Law Centre to make sure they can help before you plan a visit. You may need to book an appointment in some cases.
What do I do if my local Law Centre can't help me?
If your local Law Centre cannot help, you can:
ask for guidance on where to access help instead, or
check out our Other Sources of Help page