Welcome to the Legal Aid Board
We provide professional civil legal aid, advice and family mediation.
We also manage certain criminal legal aid schemes.
What is Legal Aid?
What is Legal Aid?
Find out about legal aid in civil and criminal cases
How Can I Get Legal Aid?
How Can I Get Legal Aid?
Find out how to apply for legal aid in civil and criminal cases
Do I Qualify for Legal Aid?
Do I Qualify for Legal Aid?
Find out about the criteria for getting civil and criminal legal aid
What is the Difference Between Civil & Criminal Legal Aid?
What is the Difference Between Civil & Criminal Legal Aid?
Criminal legal aid is for people charged with a criminal offence. Civil legal aid helps people resolve family and civil disputes. Find out more
What is Family Mediation?
What is Family Mediation?
Family mediation is a free service to help couples and parents whose relationship has broken down to negotiate their own agreement. Find out more.
Common Legal Problems
Common Legal Problems
Information on common family and civil law issues.
Smithfield Law Centre & Dublin Office
Please note that due to technical difficulties Smithfield Law Centre and the Board's Dublin Office at North Brunswick Street cannot be contacted by phone at present. You can call the Board's Head Office at 066 9471000 and leave a message and we will call you back.
Abhaile Solicitors Panel
We welcome applications from solicitors who have attended our training for the Abhaile Solicitors Panel.
Find Services Near Me
Find Law Centres and Mediation services near you.
Apply Online
Am I Eligible?
Calculate if you are likely to qualify financially for civil legal aid.