Phone 0117 924 8662, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm
Civil Litigation Clinic
We run a free legal advice clinic with the help of volunteer lawyers who provide general advice and guidance on a range of civil dispute matters.Â
Our volunteers can advise on a range of issues including contract, consumer and debt recovery.Â
If you are in need of legal advice and cannot afford to talk to a solicitor elsewhere, please get in touch.Â
What we do
We will offer you a half hour telephone appointment with a qualified lawyer, or in some cases a trainee who is being supervised by a more experienced lawyer.
We will take your details and carry out a conflict of interest check with the firm that will be advising. This is done to make sure that they are not representing any other parties involved in your dispute.
Following the appointment, we will provide you with a written summary of the advice/guidance given. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer ongoing casework or representation.
What you need to do
You can make an appointment by emailing lawclinic@bristollawcentre.org.uk or calling 0117 9248662 9.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday.
You will be asked to provide a summary of your legal issue and key documents such as court orders or contracts.
Contact usYou may find some of these online resources useful:
Advice Now have useful guides on civil law court proceedings, consumer and money issues.
Consumer Helpline is run by Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133.
GOV.UK website details what to do if you’re owed money.
Legal Expenses Insurance can help fund legal advice. Please check if you have car/home or any other type of insurance. It may include cover for free legal advice.
Ombudsman complaints information from Citizens Advice on the different types of Ombudsman and ways to lodge a complaint.
Shelter’s website has lots of useful information about the county court process if you are involved in court proceedings against a landlord or tenant.
StepChange is a national debt charity that can offer advice and support.
Support Through Court have volunteers to help people representing themselves in court, including help with form filling and explaining court processes.
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If we can’t help you, try the search buttons below to find someone who can. For example, we’re unable to advise on criminal issues, actions against the police, civil litigation, personal injury, wills/probate.
