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GOV.UK: Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator

Search for solicitors and family mediators near you who do legal aid work.

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About GOV.UK: Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator

This official search finds organisations with a legal aid contract in England and Wales. You can search by postcode and filter by legal problem, including family and family mediation. The adviser will ask about your problem and finances to work out if you can get legal aid.

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  • Search by postcode
  • Filter for family law and family mediation
  • Lists legal aid providers only

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