Legal Aid Solicitors in Cardiff
If you need urgent legal advice, we can connect you with a solicitor serving Cardiff. Legal Aid may apply depending on your circumstances and the stage of the case.
No guarantees. Eligibility depends on circumstances and solicitor assessment.
How Legal Aid eligibility works
Legal Aid is not automatic. Eligibility depends on the type of matter and the stage of the case. In many criminal matters, advice may be available at the police station stage and may continue if the case goes to court.
A solicitor will confirm what applies, what evidence is needed, and what options you have if Legal Aid does not apply.
All Legal Aid services we can help with
Choose the service that matches your situation. These pages explain what usually happens next and how funding may work.
What to do next
- 1) If you have an interview or court date, get urgent legal advice as soon as possible.
- 2) Note key dates, any paperwork, and any bail conditions.
- 3) Use the form below to request a free eligibility check and we will connect you with a solicitor.
Nearest courts to Cardiff
Useful if you have a hearing, bail appointment, or you need to check venue details.
Crown Courts
- The Law Courts Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3PG, CF10 3PG02920 678730Enquiries.Cardiff.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk0.2 mi
- 029 2067 8730Listing.Cardiff.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk10.5 mi
- The Law Courts Glebeland Place Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BH, CF47 8BH03308084407sw-merthyrmcenq@justice.gov.uk20.3 mi
- The Law Courts Small Street Bristol BS1 1DA, BS1 1DA0117 976 3030courtsupport.bristol.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk25.2 mi
County Courts
- 2 Park Street Cardiff CF10 1ET, CF10 1ET03001235577enquiries.cardiff.countycourt@justice.gov.uk0.2 mi
- The Courthouse Courthouse Street Pontypridd CF37 1JR, CF37 1JR03001235577enquiries.pontypridd.countycourt@justice.gov.uk10.8 mi
- 5th Floor Clarence House Clarence Place Newport NP19 7AA, NP19 7AA03001235577enquiries.newportgwent.countycourt@justice.gov.uk11.0 mi
- 8 Hall Street Blackwood NP12 1NY, NP12 1NY03001235577blackwood.enquiries@justice.gov.uk12.8 mi
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Confidential and sensitive enquiries. A solicitor will confirm whether Legal Aid may apply.
Legal Aid may apply depending on your circumstances and the stage of the case. A solicitor will confirm eligibility.