About us
What we do and who we are
The Richmond Legal Advice Service aims to provide clients with initial and basic legal advice.
RLAS has been giving free advice for more than 50 years.
This web site provide information about who we are and what we do.
In addition, we have prepared a leaflet for clients which can be
downloaded from here.
There is a continuing need for our service with the continuing
withdrawal of legal aid and the emphasis on contingency and conditional
fee arrangements. RLAS exists to advise regardless of creed, colour,
sex, politics or how much you may earn.
We are a registered charity (our charity number is 1094365).
Grants and donations
RLAS receives no income. However we have been supported by a grant from Richmond Parish
Lands Charity. Most recently for the year 2007-2008, which has allowed us to purchase professional indemnity
insurance and books.
Who provides advice
Our advisers are qualified lawyers (solicitors or barristers) and are
all volunteers. On occasion, advice is provided by trainee solicitors
or pupil barristers, under supervision.
They all do not receive any payment for the advice they give.
Comments and criticisms
If you have any comments or criticisms please feel free to tell the
adviser you see or contact the secretary on the 020 8891 2105 or by
email.