Access to Justice in Sierra Leone
Equity for Every Voice
Free legal aid, advice and representation for children, women, indigent persons and others facing barriers to justice.
Start with your situation
What legal problem are you facing?
You do not need to know the legal name of your problem. Start with the situation that sounds closest to yours.
How A4A can help
Legal assistance organised around real-life problems
A4A combines legal advice, representation and dispute-resolution support with wider access-to-justice services.
Explore all legal servicesCriminal Law
Free criminal legal aid for eligible accused persons and detainees who cannot afford a lawyer.
Civil Law
Civil legal aid covering family, land, property, contract, consumer and related disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Mediation, negotiation, conciliation and arbitration support aimed at resolving disputes efficiently and fairly.
Employment & Labour Law
Legal support on workplace rights, dismissal, wages, discrimination, harassment and employment disputes.
Who we help
Free legal assistance for people who need it most
A4A's services are intended for people who cannot afford a private lawyer, especially women and children, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, victims of rights abuses and people in rural or deprived communities. Eligibility may also depend on the nature of the legal issue, available resources, conflicts of interest, geography and applicable policy.
Check how eligibility worksWhat happens next
Three clear stages
- 01Contact A4A
Call, WhatsApp, email, visit the office or submit a short online request.
- 02Initial assessment
A4A reviews your circumstances, eligibility and the safest appropriate pathway.
- 03Legal assistance or referral
A4A explains the support it can provide or, where appropriate, signposts another service.
Institutional credibility
Working with Sierra Leone's justice institutions
A4A's formal relationships include a Service Level Agreement with the Ministry of Justice and accreditation and partnership with the Legal Aid Board.
Know your rights
Clear legal information for everyday situations
Use the Rights Centre to understand common legal issues, recognise when professional assistance may be needed and find the appropriate next step.
Search the Rights CentreUnderstanding Your Legal Rights
Knowing your basic legal rights can help you recognise unfair treatment, make informed decisions and know when to seek legal assistance.
What to Do if Your Rights Are Infringed
Preserve evidence, seek legal advice and report the matter to the appropriate authority where necessary.
The Right to Remain Silent
If you are suspected of an offence or being questioned in a criminal matter, understand your position before giving a detailed statement.
Protection Against Unlawful Search
Searches of a person, home, vehicle, device or property should have a lawful basis and may require judicial authority.
Beyond individual cases
Direct legal assistance backed by wider justice-sector work
A4A combines legal aid with public legal education, advocacy, institutional capacity building and rule-of-law strengthening.
Explore A4A's wider workDirect advice, assistance and representation for eligible people.
Practical rights information that helps communities recognise legal problems earlier.
Evidence-led engagement on access to justice and protection of vulnerable people.
Strengthening legal, institutional and community capacity.
Research and public-interest work that supports stronger justice systems.
Latest from A4A
News and legal resources
Signing of Service Level Agreement with the Ministry of Justice
Attorneys 4 All signed a Service Level Agreement with Sierra Leone's Ministry of Justice.
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A4A Accreditation and Partnership with the Legal Aid Board
A4A is accredited by and works in partnership with the Legal Aid Board.
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Attorneys 4 All Holds Inaugural Board Meeting
A4A's inaugural Board Meeting brought together the organisation's governance leadership.
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You do not have to face a legal problem alone
If you cannot afford private legal representation, Attorneys 4 All may be able to assist or guide you towards an appropriate service.