At RP Crawford Solicitors Limited, we believe in making legal services accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer comprehensive support and guidance on legal aid, ensuring that our clients can receive the legal representation they need, regardless of their financial situation. Here’s everything you need to know about legal aid and how we can help you determine your eligibility.

 

Free Eligibility Consultation

Are you unsure if you qualify for legal aid? We provide a free eligibility consultation to discuss your circumstances and assess your potential for receiving legal aid.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about your options.

 

What is Legal Aid?

Legal aid is designed to help individuals who may not have the financial resources to pay for legal representation. It can cover a variety of legal issues, including family law, criminal defence, personal injury and other civil cases. Legal aid aims to ensure that everyone has access to justice.

 

Do You Offer No Win No Fee?

No, in Northern Ireland it is illegal to offer ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements. You likely heard this on TV or on the radio and it is common in England but not here. However, there are plenty of alternative funding options available and during your initial consultation, we can discuss whether this option is suitable for your case.

 

How Do I Apply for Legal Aid?

Applying for legal aid involves assessing your financial situation and the merits of your case. Our team can assist you with the application process, ensuring that all the necessary paperwork is completed and submitted correctly.

 

Will Legal Aid Cover My Case?

The coverage of legal aid depends on the type of legal issue, your financial status, and the strength of your case. We can help you understand the types of cases typically covered by legal aid and evaluate whether your case is likely to qualify.

 

Free Consultation

To make the process as straightforward as possible, RP Crawford Solicitors Limited offers a free consultation to discuss your legal needs. This is an opportunity to speak with one of our experienced solicitors who will provide personalised advice and guidance on how to proceed with your legal issues, including potential eligibility for legal aid.

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Your Legal Aid Specialists

Solicitor

Ciaran Steele
Director

Andrew Millar

Solicitor

Ciaran Steele

Ciaran studied Law at Queen’s University Belfast (1975-1979) before being admitted to the roll of solicitors in Northern Ireland in 1981. 

For the past 40+ years Ciaran has represented clients throughout Northern Ireland facing a wide range of charges, including terrorism, murder, fraud, serious assault and sexual offences and drug-related offences.

Ciaran is widely regarded as a leading specialist in all matters of criminal defence law.

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Director

Andrew Millar

Meet Andrew, our Director and head of the Criminal and Conveyancing Department. With a wealth of experience, Andrew is a leading criminal law defence solicitor, representing clients in some of the largest and most notable drugs cases in Northern Ireland. Notably, Andrew has defended multiple clients in a £20,000,000 drugs importation conspiracy case.

Andrew’s extensive experience extends to all aspects of criminal law, including murder, manslaughter, sexual offenses, terrorism, death by dangerous driving and serious assaults. He is also highly specialised in “White Collar Crime,” covering areas such as corporate manslaughter, Health and Safety Offenses, Tax Evasion, and money laundering. As an acknowledged PACE expert solicitor, Andrew was admitted to the Belfast Solicitor PACE rota, ensuring clients receive robust advice right from the start in the Police Station.

In addition to his expertise in criminal law, Andrew is well-versed in various other legal areas, primarily property law. He represents individuals in remortgaging, purchases, and sales, as well as companies in sales and acquisitions, commercial Leases and Remortgages. He acts for local developers in relation to Commercial Property Developments.  

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