Legal Aid matters
Legal Aid Queensland may fund legal representation for people who cannot afford the full cost of a lawyer and whose matter meets its requirements.
R.A. Solicitors is a preferred supplier of Legal Aid Queensland. We can discuss whether your matter may be covered, help you prepare the application and submit it on your behalf.
Legal Aid Queensland makes the final decision about whether funding is approved.
Information needed for your application
The documents required will depend on your matter, but you will usually need to provide information about your finances and legal problem.
A completed application form and proof of income and assets are generally required.
Proof of income
Details of your assets
Centrelink information
Court documents
Charge sheets or bail documents
Child Safety documents
Existing family law orders
Details of upcoming court dates
Domestic violence applications or orders
Other documents supporting your application
What Legal Aid Queensland considers
Your financial position
Legal Aid Queensland looks at your income, assets and whether anyone regularly provides you with financial support.
The type of matter
Your legal problem must fall within an area and type of work funded by Legal Aid Queensland.
The strength of the case
For many matters, Legal Aid Queensland considers the prospects of success and whether funding the case is an appropriate use of public money.
The work required
Funding may only cover a particular stage, such as preparation, advice or representation at a hearing.
Meeting the financial requirements does not guarantee that funding will be approved.
A Legal Aid Queensland preferred supplier
Legal Aid Queensland works with approved private law firms known as preferred suppliers. These firms can help clients prepare applications and provide representation in matters approved for funding.
R.A. Solicitors is a preferred supplier and regularly assists with child protection, criminal and domestic violence matters.
Applying through our firm does not guarantee that funding will be approved. Legal Aid Queensland controls the assessment and approval of each application.
A clear process for your application
01.
Tell us about your matter
Let us know what has happened, which area of law is involved and whether there are any urgent dates.
02.
Check whether an application may be suitable
We will discuss the type of matter and the information Legal Aid Queensland is likely to require.
03.
Gather the documents
We will tell you which financial and legal documents need to be included with the application.
04.
Submit the application
As a preferred supplier, we can submit the application on your behalf. Legal Aid Queensland will assess it and decide whether funding is approved.
Questions about Legal Aid
The information on this page is general in nature and does not take account of your circumstances. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice about your own matter.