Legal Aid Work in England and Wales
The reason why Howells Solicitors is one of the country’s leading providers of publicly funded legal services – Legal Aid as it’s often referred to – is our belief in justice for all.
Everyone should have the right to high quality legal advice, regardless of their ability to pay. For over four decades, we’ve been providing that high quality advice to the people of South Yorkshire – including those with low income – and giving them the equality to which they’re entitled.
Despite the changes to Legal Aid that came into force on April 1st 2013, which reduced the amount of public funding for many areas of the law, we still continue to offer the services where applicable and the government will still pay all or part of your legal costs for different types of cases and legal problems, depending on your eligibility.
For those who are not entitled to the costs being fully paid, you may be required to contribute to the costs, or repay the costs if you receive money or property from a settlement. In exceptional case funding, however, the costs may be covered by the government if certain criteria are met. Remember to explore all options available to you before making any decisions.
Personal Injury
Children Law
Civil Liberties & Inquests
Claims and Complaints Against the Police
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Medical Negligence
Motoring Offences
Conveyancing
Wills, Trust & Probate