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How to Get Free Legal Aid

Call, write online or visit a legal aid bureau.

Start with a free consultation. A lawyer will listen, help you understand the situation and explain the next steps. Choose the contact method that works best for you.

Quick start

How to contact us

Messengers and social media

Write to a lawyer

Choose Telegram, Viber, Facebook or Instagram for a written consultation.

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In person

Visit a legal aid bureau

You may contact any legal aid bureau regardless of your registered address.

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Consultation hours

When lawyers respond

Monday–Friday, 08:00–18:00Telephone consultations · Kyiv time
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00Written consultations · Kyiv time
Three steps

What happens after you contact us

  1. Describe the situation

    Briefly explain what happened and ask your question. Keep any relevant documents nearby.

  2. Receive legal guidance

    A lawyer will explain your rights, possible solutions and the type of service you may need.

  3. Agree on the next step

    If necessary, we will explain which documents to prepare, how to submit an application or where to receive further assistance.

Types of assistance

What help is available

Legal information and consultations

  • information about your rights and how to protect them;
  • guidance on next steps;
  • help drafting applications, complaints and other non-procedural documents.

This assistance is available to everyone under Ukraine’s jurisdiction.

Defence and representation of interests in court

  • defence in criminal proceedings and other cases provided by law;
  • representation of interests in courts and before public authorities;
  • drafting procedural documents.

Eligibility is determined by the Law of Ukraine “On Free Legal Aid”.

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Written consultation

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