Free advocate in Coimbatore
Free legal service for people with a low income who need help with a genuine legal problem. After a one-to-one meeting and a review of the case, the office takes up cases for people in need free of cost.
Who can ask for free legal service
- Low income. You or your family have a low income and cannot afford an advocate’s fees.
- In need. The problem affects your rights, your livelihood, your home, your safety or your family, and you need legal help to protect them.
- A genuine case. After reviewing the facts and documents, the case has a reasonable legal basis.
How it works
Call the office
Call +91 95970 96612 and say that you are asking for free legal service. Tell us briefly what the problem is.
A one-to-one meeting
You meet an advocate in person at the office in Perur. Bring your documents, and any proof of income you have, such as a ration card, an income certificate, a salary slip or pension details.
Analysing the case
We study the facts, the documents, the law and any time limits, and check that we have no conflict of interest.
Free of cost
If the case is taken up under this service, it is handled free of cost: we charge no fee for advice, drafting or appearing for you.
Please note
- The decision to take up a case is made after the one-to-one meeting and the analysis of the case. If we cannot take it up, we will explain why and tell you about other free legal aid.
- We will tell you at the start about any court fees or other government charges that may arise in your case.
- No advocate can promise the result of a case. We will give you a candid view of your position and options.
Other free legal aid in Coimbatore
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (official text, India Code), free legal services are also available through the District Legal Services Authority, Coimbatore, for women and children, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, persons with disabilities, persons in custody, industrial workers, victims of disasters or trafficking, and people whose income is below the limit set by the State. The national legal aid helpline is 15100.