Legal Aid Council of Jamaica

Free Legal Aid · Island-Wide

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The Legal Aid Council of Jamaica is the statutory body providing free and subsidised legal representation to those who cannot afford a lawyer, established under the Legal Aid Act 1997. With around 330 attorneys on its panel, the Council assigns counsel for criminal defence, family law matters including custody and maintenance, and selected civil cases. Headquartered at 72 Harbour Street, Kingston, with parish offices across the island. Call 876-948-7275 to apply; indigency is assessed through a simple means test. Website: legalaidcouncil.moj.gov.jm. An essential safety net in a country where private legal fees can be prohibitive.

Contact Information

Address: 72 Harbour Street, Kingston

Website: https://legalaidcouncil.moj.gov.jm

About legal in Jamaica

Jamaica's legal system is based on English common law. The Jamaican Bar Association regulates attorneys, with major firms in New Kingston, Mandeville, and Montego Bay handling everything from corporate transactions to real-estate conveyance, immigration, and family law. Legal Aid Jamaica provides free representation for those who qualify. The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) handles business registration, and the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) handles tax matters.

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