Free Legal Advice Scheme
Preliminary legal advice at 9 centres across Hong Kong. No means test. Completely free
About the Scheme
The Free Legal Advice Scheme provides preliminary one-off legal advice on civil and/or criminal matters to members of the public. The objective is to enable people with genuine legal problems to have preliminary advice as to their legal position.
Legal issues are explained in the most basic way to help applicants understand the nature of their problem, rights and obligations under the law, and the channels available for resolution.
Volunteer lawyers are not expected to provide full analysis or representation. There is no means test and the service is absolutely free of charge.
How to Apply
Attend a designated referral agency to make an appointment to meet a volunteer lawyer at a Centre of your choice. An appointment card with date, time and address will be given to you.
Advice Centre Locations
| District Office | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Sha Tin District Office | Every Monday |
| Central and Western District Office | Every Monday and Wednesday |
| Wan Chai District Office | Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
| Tsuen Wan Home Affairs Enquiry Centre | Every Tuesday |
| Kwun Tong Home Affairs Enquiry Centre | Every Wednesday |
| Yau Tsim Mong District Office | Every Wednesday |
| Islands District Office | Every Thursday |
| Eastern District Office (Chai Wan Liaison Team) | Every Thursday |
| Wong Tai Sin Home Affairs Enquiry Centre | Every Thursday |
Session Times
First session starts at about 6:25pm
Last session starts at about 7:45pm
Each lawyer interviews around 5 cases each evening
Each interview is allocated 20 to 30 minutes
Wait Time
Standard: approximately within 2 weeks
Urgent cases: approximately within 1.5 weeks
Interpreters available for non-English/Cantonese speakers
When Advice May Be Refused
Although the scheme does not have a means test, free legal advice will be refused in the following situations:
Referral agencies
The Free Legal Advice Scheme has 22 referral agencies (with 150 branches), including the Family & Child Protective Services Units of the Social Welfare Department, the Integrated Family Service Centres of the Social Welfare Department, the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres, Caritas Centres, Hong Kong Playground Association, etc.
Need to Talk to Someone?
Our team is here to help. Whether you're facing a court date, need legal advice, or just have a question — don't hesitate to reach out.
Suites 808-9 Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai