What is Legal Advice?
Legal advice is the giving of a professional or formal opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law in relation to a particular factual situation.
How To Get Free Legal Advice In South Africa
Free legal advice is available online in South Africa at no cost to you. If you cannot afford to pay expensive lawyers and need advice on legal matters.
The following will help you with fair and proper guidance relating to your lawful rights in SA.
Free legal advice often includes:
Divorce law
Child custody
Bankruptcy
Business law
Accident claims
Maintenance issues
Family law
Who Qualifies for Free Legal Advice In South Africa?
Legal Aid South AfricaLegal Aid South Africa’s role is to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford their own legal representation.
This includes poor people and vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a ‘means test’ to see whether you qualify in terms of what you earn.
How do I contact free legal advice in South Africa?
You can call our toll-free Advice Line on 0800 110 110, weekdays between 7 am and 5 pm, to receive legal advice.
If you cannot call, send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179 and we will call you back.
Who can give legal advice in South Africa?
Legal Aid South Africa.
Pro bono (free) legal services by attorneys; administered by the Legal Practice Council.
Other organizations offering pro bono legal services.