One of the most common reasons people delay contacting a solicitor is simple. They assume they cannot afford one. In reality, many people are surprised to discover they may be eligible for Legal Aid.
Legal Aid exists to help ensure that everyone can access legal representation when they need it, regardless of their financial circumstances. Depending on the type of case, eligibility may be based on your income, your savings or the nature of the proceedings themselves.
The rules are different for different areas of law, which is why it is always worth asking rather than making assumptions.
At MSM Law, one of the first questions we are often asked is:
“Will I qualify?”
The honest answer is that every case is different. What we can do is explain the process clearly, assess your circumstances and tell you whether Legal Aid may be available.
If an application is required, we will guide you through it and explain what information you need to provide.
Many clients tell us that simply understanding how Legal Aid works removes a great deal of unnecessary worry.
Seeking legal advice should never feel out of reach because of uncertainty about cost.
As Director Eoghan McKenna explains:
“People often assume Legal Aid won’t apply to them and delay getting advice. In many cases, that simply isn’t true. The most important thing is to ask. We can explain your options from the outset and help you understand what support may be available.”
At MSM Law, we believe legal advice should be accessible.
That is why we explain costs clearly, discuss Legal Aid wherever it may apply and make sure clients understand their options before important decisions are made.
Sometimes the hardest step is making the first phone call. We aim to make the next steps much clearer.
No drama. Just clear legal advice.
