We’ll ask you some questions about your problem and financial situation. None of the information entered into the calculator is saved, so it is completely confidential and anonymous.

You can print out the results at the end for your own records.

The calculator's results do not guarantee that you will receive legal aid but will act as a guide.

To get the most accurate results you may need to have certain personal documents to hand. If you receive benefits from the National Asylum Support Service (NASS), special rules may apply to you. To find out if they do, you should contact a legal adviser. You can find an adviser by searching our directory.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence and are having problems securing the correct witnesses or evidence then perhaps it may be an idea to check what evidence is being used against you. This can take the form of witness statements, CCTV or video footage. More.

 

Important change

A recent change to the civil legal aid means test may affect you if you have also applied for criminal legal aid for a case proceeding through the Crown Court.

From the 11th of January 2010, we will need to consider any monthly payment you or your partner needs to make under a 'contribution order', towards the costs of legal representation in your criminal case. The contribution amount will need to be deducted along with other deductions you make for income tax, national insurance payments, housing costs, etc, when assessing your disposable income.

If you are making a monthly contribution towards the costs of criminal legal aid, and you believe that you will now qualify for civil legal aid, please give evidence of the amount paid to your solicitor.

Not sure what legal aid is and who can get it? Find out more.

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