Apply for Legal Aid Online

Apply for Legal Aid online
Leonard Solicitors contracted with the Legal Aid Agency

Your earnings

To qualify for legal aid you must:

  • have £8,000 or less in savings
  • Earn £2,657 or less per month

or you can qualify to receive legal aid if you receive:

  • Universal Credit
  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)
  • State pension

Before your start

Please note that this online Legal Aid application is only available for matters involving family law. For matters involving criminal litigation or immigration, please contact our office. To complete your legal aid application you will need to have ready documents that apply to your income, proof of domestic violence and where you live. Additionally, be sure to have the following ready, as your progress may not be saved when you return:

  • Proof of ID
  • Bank statements
  • Wage slips
  • Student grant/loan letter
  • Pension statements
  • Tenancy/mortgage agreement
  • Tax credit awards

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACTUAL DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING PROCESSED

Need help with your application?

Leonard Solicitors contracted with the Legal Aid Agency

Your earnings

To qualify for legal aid you must:

  • have £8,000 or less in savings
  • Earn £2,657 or less per month

or you can qualify to receive legal aid if you receive:

  • Universal Credit
  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)
  • State pension

Need help with your application?

Not entitled to Legal Aid?

Don’t worry, we can still take on your case. We charge competitive fixed fees and hourly rates, helping you move forward with confidence on a budget you can afford.