Richmond Legal Advice Service

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.