Is there a duty solicitor at a magistrates court?

You should attend the Magistrates’ Court in good time for your hearing. 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.

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.

Can a non solicitor represent you in court?

You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or other legal professional. You may choose to do this because: you think it’s better to talk directly to the judge, jury or magistrates yourself. you cannot afford to pay legal fees.

What is a duty attorney?

A duty lawyer is a lawyer who offers services on a volunteer basis. Often, they represent clients who meet income eligibility requirements. There may be a small fee for the duty lawyer service, which may be lowered if the defendant is unemployed or waived in cases of financial hardship.

Where can I get a duty lawyer in Queensland?

What is a duty lawyer? A duty lawyer is a free lawyer who may be able to give you legal advice or help with your criminal law matter on your court date. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence and you’re going to the Magistrates Court, they may be able to help. There is a duty lawyer available at most Magistrates Courts in Queensland.

Who is the duty lawyer in Magistrates Court?

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence and you’re going to the Magistrates Court, there’s usually a lawyer at the court who may be able to help you on your court date. This lawyer is called the criminal law duty lawyer (duty lawyer).

When is duty lawyer available at Perth Magistrates Court?

A DVLU duty lawyer is available from Monday to Friday, from 9 am – 1 pm, to assist with applications. Enquiries on Level 5 of the Perth Magistrates Court building.

Where can I find a duty lawyer in Pilbara?

Our Pilbara Regional Office provides duty lawyers for Magistrates Court and Children’s Court circuits to the following towns: Duty lawyers are available on Mondays and fortnightly on Thursdays for criminal matters. Duty lawyers may be available on other weekdays for arrest matters where the person is still in custody.

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