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Law turned into justice, free when you need it most.
We are a multidisciplinary legal advice centre providing civil, criminal and commercial legal support to individuals, businesses, charities and public bodies across the UK.
Recognised by the Bar Standards Board · 30+ years · Non-profit
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Practical help for difficult moments.
Benefit Appeals
Mandatory Reconsiderations, out-of-time applications, First-Tier and Upper-Tier Tribunals, handled end to end.
Explore serviceDebt & Insolvency
Licensed Money and Pensions Service debt advice, debt write-offs, and help avoiding or facing insolvency.
Explore serviceHousing, SEN & Education
Landlord and tenant disputes, special educational needs, school, college and university issues.
Explore serviceCriminal Defence
24/7/365 police station call-out, magistrates court hearings, motoring offences, prison law and fraud.
Explore serviceEvery area we cover
All our services.
Free & Pro Bono Legal Assistance
Free representation and advice for eligible vulnerable individuals.
Explore serviceSpecialist Benefit Appeal Unit
Specialist support from reconsideration to Upper Tribunal.
Explore serviceDebt & Insolvency Advice
Debt advice, write-offs, and insolvency support.
Explore serviceCriminal Defence
24/7/365 police station call-out and criminal defence.
Explore serviceCivil & Commercial Litigation
Advice for disputes, claims, property and professional negligence.
Explore serviceBusiness Reorganisation & Insolvency
Restructure, save and advise businesses through change.
Explore serviceSpecialist Employment Law
Contracts, workplace disputes, discrimination and exit packages.
Explore serviceFamily, Wills & Probate
Family matters, inheritance disputes and estate management.
Explore serviceAlternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation, arbitration and other routes to resolution.
Explore serviceCharity Law & Examination
Charity advice, examination, compliance and regulator support.
Explore serviceForensic Services & Expert Witnesses
The right expert for technical, financial and specialist needs.
Explore servicePublic Speaking & Training
Keynote speakers, trainers, lecturers, mentors and facilitators.
Explore serviceFor individuals
I need free legal advice.
Free help may be available if you are vulnerable, facing poverty or social exclusion, or need support with a benefit, criminal, contact or education matter.
Find out who we helpFor organisations
I need legal support for my business or charity.
From in-house counsel and commercial disputes to charity start-up, examination and dismantling advice, we support organisations at every stage.
Explore organisational supportTrusted with serious work
A community mission, with professional standards.
We are a regulated not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Our work is shaped by access to justice, practical advice and the long view.
Read about JAFLASTrusted nationwide
Most Trusted Nationwide Legal & Pro Bono Organisation in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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Every client surveyed in the last year was extremely satisfied.
“Dr Alan Blacker has an extraordinary legal mind and an extensive and current knowledge of the law. He is passionate about his subject and about achieving social justice.”
— Sheila Large, Director, STORM teacher training programme