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Fees/Legal Aid

At Bishop and Light we believe in being open about fees. Click here for details of our fixed fees and private client hourly rates. 

You may be eligible for legal aid. For advice at a Police Station or at a Mental Health Tribunal non means tested Legal Aid is available and we can attend without charge on such matters. Legal Aid in Criminal Cases is also non Means Tested for those under the age of 16 and those under the age of 18 in Full Time education. 

For all other proceedings Legal Aid is means tested which can be a complex process. Whether you qualify will depend upon:-

1. The Interests of Justice test - is the case serious or complex enough to require a lawyer                   

2. An assessment of your income and savings to determine if financially eligible (Many state benefits will "passport" you into the scheme).

You can contact us for advice on whether you may be eligible and we can assist you apply for Legal Aid where appropriate.

If you are not eligible for Legal Aid then we can advise you on a private client basis. This will require you to pay for our services. We shall be open with you about our costs. To find out details of our charges click here

 

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