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For legal representation: non-family proceedings.
Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
For newly qualified duty solicitors or for duty solicitors that will have joined your firm by the date the rota starts.
Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases.
Sample letters to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic violence charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
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