Legal Aid is the Government-assisted Programme that offers advice and assistance to persons who cannot afford to pay the full legal cost of a lawyer in private practice. The Service is not free.
There is no absolute entitlement to legal aid. Assistance is based on need, circumstances and available resources. Thus, the programme ensure that those who can afford to contribute towards their legal cost do so.
Who Do We Help?The LAAC was set up to assist person of low income. Particularly women and children. The elderly also qualify for advice and assistance.
Juvenile (youth), accompanied by an adult, are also eligible for legal assistance.
What Are The Areas or AssistanceThe LAAC can help you if you have a problem in the following areas:
Family Matters-domestic violence, Child Support, access to and custody of Children, adoption, divorce and maintenance.
Juveniles-Children under the age of 18 years. Consumer Affairs Matters, Landlord and Tenant, Wills and Inheritance Matters, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, Deeds Poll, Notarising of documents, Writing of Letters, Citizenship and Passport forms
How to Get Help?The Centre observes complete confidentiality about your case; and may also refer you to other agencies or departments for other services and support.
LAACThe Centre is a government initiative which was implemented in collaboration with the OECS-CIDA JLR project.
For further information contact:
The Legal Aid and Advice Centre
Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
Government Complex
P.O. Box 1726
Parliament Drive
St. John’s, Antigua
Office Hours:
Mon-Thur: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am -3:00pm
Call for an appointment, or special visits
Tel: (268) 562-4764, (268) 562-4933, (268) 462-0017/9 Ext. 238
Fax: (268) 562-4765
Email: legalaid@antigua.gov.ag
GENERAL INFORMATION
OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Office - | (268) 462-0017 |
Fax - | (268) 462-2465 |
E-mail - | LegalAffairs@antigua.gov.ag |
Address - | Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs Government Complex P.O. Box 118 Parliament Drive St. John’s, Antigua |