Legal Services
Legal help organised around the problem you are facing
You do not need to identify the legal category before asking for help. Start with the situation closest to yours and A4A will explain the available service or referral pathway.
Find the right service
Start with your situation
Each service explains the kinds of matters A4A may assist with, the support that may be available and the next step if you need advice about your own circumstances.
Arrest, detention, bail or criminal proceedings
Criminal Law
Free criminal legal aid for eligible accused persons and detainees who cannot afford a lawyer.
View service02Family, land, property, contracts and civil disputes
Civil Law
Civil legal aid covering family, land, property, contract, consumer and related disputes.
View service03Mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Mediation, negotiation, conciliation and arbitration support aimed at resolving disputes efficiently and fairly.
View service04Dismissal, wages, discrimination and workplace rights
Employment & Labour Law
Legal support on workplace rights, dismissal, wages, discrimination, harassment and employment disputes.
View service05Protection, vulnerability and wider access-to-justice support
Specialised Access-to-Justice Services
Community legal education, paralegal support, advocacy, policy reform and support for vulnerable groups.
View serviceNot sure where to start?
You do not need to diagnose the legal issue yourself
A4A can review a short summary and help identify the appropriate service or referral pathway.