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You must see a lawyer to apply for legal aid. You may see a private lawyer or one of the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania lawyers. The lawyer that you see will be able to apply for a grant of legal aid on your behalf. To make an appointment with one of our lawyers, contact your nearest office.
Whether you can get legal aid will depend on your income and assets. You are likely to be eligible for legal aid if you hold a health care card or pension card. You may contact our telephone advice service or attend one of our clinic advice sessions and a lawyer will be able to tell you whether you are likely to receive a grant of legal aid.
Yes you may. It does not matter if the other party has received legal aid - you may still apply and receive legal aid. However, you will need separate lawyers because the same lawyer cannot represent you both.
No. Each party involved in a dispute must be represented by a different lawyer.
You can apply for legal aid through a private lawyer. Contact our telephone advice service and they will be able to give you details of a lawyer in your area.
Yes. Make an appointment with your lawyer and they will be able to apply for a grant of legal aid on your behalf.
No. For more information see the factsheet Wills - General Principles.
Yes. The amount you have to pay depends on your income and assets. Your lawyer will be able to advise you of the amount. However, it will be at least $60.
Family law and Criminal law matters.
These details are provided in the Our Services section.
Contact our telephone advice service and they will be able to provide you with details of your nearest Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations or Notary Public.
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania has four offices in the state: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie.