What happens if legal aid is refused?
What happens if legal aid is refused?
If your grant application was refused you should have received a letter from us giving you the reasons for our decision. If you want that decision reviewed you will need to make an appeal to the Legal Aid Review Committee (LARC). Please note that not all grant decisions can be appealed to LARC.
What types of cases does a legal aid office handle?
Also, legal aid agencies cannot help with all types of cases. Legal aid agencies usually help with domestic violence cases, family law, evictions, public benefits, immigration, employment issues, and other types of cases that can cause serious problems in a person’s every day life.
How do I change my legal aid lawyer?
If you need to change your lawyer because of exceptional circumstances, you can ask your current lawyer to submit a transfer via Grants Online.
Can you request a new lawyer?
Yes. You can replace your lawyer if you have lost faith or confidence in your lawyer to represent you, you have the right to change counsel. However, firing your lawyer and hiring a replacement does carry with it certain consequences. First, the lawyer that you fire is likely entitled to be paid for work already done.
Can I fire my attorney after settlement?
You cannot fire your first lawyer and not compensate him or her for the legal services. In most personal injury cases, you sign a contingency fee agreement that gives your attorney a certain percentage of your settlement if you win, along with deductions for any costs incurred during the case process.
