Legal Aid Solicitors in Exeter
If you need urgent legal advice, we can connect you with a solicitor serving Exeter. 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 Exeter
Useful if you have a hearing, bail appointment, or you need to check venue details.
Crown Courts
- Southernhay Gardens Exeter EX1 1UH, EX1 1UH01392 415 300bailiffs.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk0.3 mi
- (Currently Closed for building works) The Shire Hall Taunton TA1 4EU, TA1 4EU01823 257 084Enquiries.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk27.0 mi
- 34.0 mi
- The Law Courts 10 Armada Way Plymouth PL1 2ER, PL1 2ER0300 123 5577enquiries.plymouth.countycourt@justice.gov.uk36.5 mi
County Courts
- Southernhay Gardens Exeter EX1 1UH, EX1 1UH01392 415 300bailiffs.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk0.3 mi
- The Willows Nicholson Road Torquay TQ2 7AZ, TQ2 7AZ0300 123 5577family.plymouth.countycourt@justice.gov.uk16.5 mi
- (Currently Closed for building works) The Shire Hall Taunton TA1 4EU, TA1 4EU01823 257 084Enquiries.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk27.0 mi
- Barnstaple Law Courts North Walk Barnstaple EX31 1DX, EX31 1DX0300 123 5577hearings.barnstaple.countycourt@justice.gov.uk34.0 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.