Government subsidy to cover the costs of out-of-court legal consultation for low-income individuals.
Damit wir Apply for legal aid mit dem zuständigen Amtsgericht in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Statement of Personal and Financial Circumstances · Proof of income
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
15 € an, die der Anwalt vor Ort einfordern kann
Apply for a certificate of entitlement at the local court
Accompanied by a statement regarding personal and financial circumstances.
Consult a lawyer who is licensed to practice
A copayment of €15 may apply.
Get advice
The lawyer bills the state for the consultation.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals whose income and assets do not exceed the limits for legal aid and who cannot afford a lawyer.
Income limit
Individuals: disposable income of less than approximately €50 per month; assets exceeding the exemption thresholds are taken into account.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
As a rule, there is a €15 copayment, which the local attorney may collect.