What is the duty lawyer Service?

The duty lawyer service is free and can be accessed by everyone. Duty Lawyers help people who have a legal issue but do not have their own lawyer. They provide assistance on a ‘one off’ basis but do not provide ongoing help.

What is a duty lawyer Victoria?

Duty lawyers help people who are attending a court or tribunal hearing and who require assistance on the day. This service is free and can cover: child protection.

Is a duty counsel a lawyer?

Duty Counsel are lawyers who assist people without a lawyer and can offer limited advice. Duty Counsel services are provided free of charge.

Where can I find a lawyer in Hong Kong?

If you wish to hire a solicitor, you may consult the Law List and the Directory of Law Firms on its website. On the website, you can search solicitors or law firms in Hong Kong according to the areas of practice. You should go to a solicitor first for advice on whether you need a barrister.

Can I get a duty solicitor at court?

You can get your own solicitor or you can ask to speak to the duty solicitor at court who will be able to give you some advice and maybe represent you. You can apply for legal aid to pay for a solicitor at the Magistrates’ Court. For instance, if you are likely to go to prison if found guilty, you will get legal aid.

What can a duty solicitor do?

Duty counsel will advise clients and sometimes speak for them in court, but will not take on cases in the long-term. They can also assist with paperwork and, depending on the court, attend case conferences with clients.

Is duty counsel the same as legal aid?

Duty counsel is a free service available to all Albertans. The Legal Aid Society of Alberta provides duty counsel in the following Alberta courts: family matters (in both Provincial court and Court of Queen’s Bench); and. child welfare dockets in Provincial court.

How much is a lawyer in Hong Kong?

Most lawyers charge at a hourly rate from HK$2,500.00 – 5,000.00 per hour. Some lawyers charge even higher or lower depending on the specific background and experience. Clients often ask for the total legal costs for a whole litigation.

How much does it cost to hire a lawyer in Hong Kong?

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Can I ask for a duty solicitor?

You can: ask for the police station’s ‘duty solicitor’ – they’re available 24 hours a day and independent of the police. tell the police you would like legal advice – the police will contact the Defence Solicitor Call Centre ( DSCC )

Are duty solicitors free at court?

Any person who is charged with an offence for which you can receive a prison sentence for is entitled to a duty solicitor free of charge at court for the first court hearing. The duty solicitor is from a panel of local solicitors who take turns to be on rota for the day.

How does the duty lawyer system work in New Zealand?

The monthly rosters are generated to provide the courts with the required number of duty lawyers to effectively service the court. These are released periodically as and when the court provides Legal Aid with the required information.

Where can I apply for the duty lawyer scheme?

A defendant wishing to apply for the service of the Scheme should approach the Court Liaison Office of the Magistrates’ Court where he / she will appear. Defendants held in custody are automatically contacted by the staff of the Court Liaison Office offering the service on the day of their first court appearance.

Where to apply for duty lawyer in Hong Kong?

The Service has its Court Liaison Office in each and every Magistrates’ Court in Hong Kong. A defendant wishing to apply for the service of the Scheme should approach the Court Liaison Office of the Magistrates’ Court where he / she will appear.

Where can I find list of duty lawyers?

The Duty Lawyer Operational policy for the AODT Courts and other relevant information can be found on the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) courts page. The monthly rosters are generated to provide the courts with the required number of duty lawyers to effectively service the court.