How to Get Free Legal Advice in Nigeria
Due to the continuous crippling economic situation, getting legal aid has become a financial burden for most Nigerian due to the high fees charged by most private lawyers.
Also, as most Nigerians lack enough information about the law and their constitutional rights they become easily swayed by these supposed legal practitioners who are supposed to stand up for them.
It is very important to get legal advice first, before going ahead with any court case whether such legal advice relates to issues bothering on Employment Law, Tenancy or Divorce.
Getting legal advice or legal help is quite important but it would also cost you a lot depending on the lawyer you take your case to. That is why this article is important as you’ll gain information on how to get free legal advice in Nigeria.
How to Get Free Legal Advice Services in Nigeria
From Lawyers
You can get free legal advice in Nigeria from private lawyers who practice in the country. However, there are only a few private lawyers who offer such service and these lawyers term such service as “pro bono” work.
The only way to find out if a lawyer offers free legal advice is to ask the lawyer for such service. However, most lawyers will only consider you if only they are convinced you are unable to pay for their legal services.
From Legal Organizations
There are several legal organizations both in Nigeria and abroad that offer free legal services to individuals who do not have the funds to get legal assistance. These organizations are reputable and could be the best option if you are unable to get the legal help you need.
These organizations include the BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, Human Rights Monitor, Human Rights Law Service (HURILAWS) and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.
Of all these organizations, only the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is fully operational and offers complete free legal service to Nigerians.
Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (Lacon)
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria was set up in 1961 when the Chief Justice of Nigeria at the time, Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, set out to bridge the gap between less privileged individuals and quality legal services. Due to his quest for quality legal aid for poor Nigerians, the Nigerian Legal Aid Association was born to provide legal aid to less privileged individuals in the country.
That means you can easily get free legal help from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria if you are less privileged or unable to pay for the services of a legal practitioner.
How to Get Free Legal Aid in Nigeria
If you require legal help or assistance of any kind, all you need to do is to simply contact the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria through any of their social media handles or contact information. You can also visit any of their branches in Nigeria and they will look into your case.
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Offices of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria
Legal Aid Council of Nigeria Headquarters
22 Port-Harcourt Crescent, Gimbiya Street, Area 11,
Garki Abuja, Nigeria
Email: info@legalaidcouncil.gov.ng
Website: www.legalaidcouncil.gov.ng
ADAMAWA STATE & NORTH-EAST ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Contact Details: 08036341640, 08035462279
BORNO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Contact Details: 08167155022
GOMBE STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry Of Justice Complex
5 New Commercial Road, Gombe
Contact Details: 08058615087
BAUCHI STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Contact Details: 08056168357
Legal Aid Council Ningi Centre
Gurama Hall
Along Ningi/Kano Road
Ningi, Bauchi State
Contact Details: 08036316796
TARABA STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice
Jalingo
Contact Details: 08033928429
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Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice
Damaturu
KADUNA STATE & NORTH-WEST ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
3rd Floor Room 323 – 328
Contact Details: 08030921543, 08036148133
JIGAWA STATE
Legal Aid Council
Room C 409, Federal Secretariat
Dutse
Contact Details: 08183221224
KANO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Gidan Murtala, 1st Floor
Contact Details: 08054374225
KATSINA STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Dandagoro, Kano Road, Katsina
Contact Details: 08023500657
SOKOTO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Contact Details: 08034526260
ZAMFARA STATE
Opp Photo Palace
Sani Abacha Way
Gusau
Contact Details: 08026164604
KEBBI STATE
Old High Court Complex
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Contact Details: 08099131416
PLATEAU STATE & NORTH-CENTRAL ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
1st Floor Ministry of Education Building
State Secretariat Complex,
Contact Details: 08035946711, 08032199014
BENUE STATE
Legal Aid Council
Block GP, 508,
Fmr Ministry of Finance
Contact Details: 08039650978
Legal Aid Council Katsina Ala Centre
Local Government Secretariat Complex
Katsina Ala, Benue State
Contact Details: 08032101193
KOGI STATE
Fmr. Premises of ministry of commerce & industry
Behind Sub-treasurer,
IBB Way, Lokoja
Contact Details: 08035867020
KWARA STATE
Legal Aid Council
Governor’s Office
Ahmadu Bello Way, G.R.A
Contact Details: 08034838318
NASARAWA STATE
56 Jos Road
Opp Oceanic Bank, Lafia
Contact Details: 08055083960
Karu Legal Aid Centre
Karu Local Government Secretariat
New Karu, Nasarawa State
Contact Details: 08028505824, 08072829059
NIGER STATE
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Federal Secretariat Complex
8-83 Ground Floor, Minna
Contact Details: 07068875605
Legal Aid Council Suleja Centre
Old Local Government Secretariat
Kantoma Bridge, Suleja
Contact Details: 08035926608
Legal Aid Council Bida Centre
Local Government Secretariat, Bida
Contact Details: 08037393273
ENUGU STATE & SOUTH-EAST ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
RM 251 – 258, Enugu
Contact Details: 08034537752, 08034513338
ABIA STATE
Legal Aid Council
31 School Road, Umahia
Contact Details: 08032889382
ANAMBRA STATE
State Secretariat, (Old Building)
Ground Floor, Opp Uba Plc
Secretariat road, Awka
Contact Details: 08033459707
IMO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice Complex
Contact Details: 08063079364
EBONYI STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice
Abakiliki
Contact Details: 08035059290
DELTA STATE & SOUTH-SOUTH ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
Asaba
Contact Details: 08029426828
EDO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
2nd Floor Auchi Road
Aduwawa, Benin City
Contact Details: 08035754605
Legal Aid Council Auchi Centre
Behind FRSC Office
Off Ibienafe Road, Akhaluma Village
Auchi, Edo State
Contact Details: 08060384449
AKWA IBOM STATE
LEGAL AID COUNCIL
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Abak Road 321, 3rd Floor, Uyo
Contact Details: 08052231092
BAYELSA STATE
High Court Complex
Onopa, Yenogoa
Contact Details: 08032870008
Legal Aid Centre Sagbama
Local Government Secretariat Sagbama
Bayelsa
Contact Details: 08034507277
Legal Aid Centre Ogbia
Ogbia LGA Secretariat
Bayelsa
Contact Details: 08033383415
CROSS RIVERS STATE
Legal Aid Council
2nd Floor Left Wing
Federal Secretariat Complex
Calabar
Contact Details: 08053363287
RIVERS STATE
Legal Aid Council
High Court Complex
Port Harcourt
Contact Details: 08033395471
Legal Aid Council Abonema Centre
Akuku Toru Local Government Secretariat
Abonema
Contact Details: 08035518476
LAGOS STATE & SOUTH-WEST ZONAL OFFICE
Legal Aid Council
10 Okotie Eboh Road
South West Ikoyi
Lagos
Contact Details: 08023154578, 08035063339
EKITI STATE
Ministry Of Justice Complex
Secretariat Phase III, Ground Floor
Ado Ekiti
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OGUN STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
RM 201-204
Abeokuta
Contact Details: 08033823631
ONDO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Federal Secretariat Complex
2nd Floor, Rooms 220-225, Igbatoro Rd
Akure
Contact Details: 08029514412
OSUN STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice
Oshogbo
Contact Details: 08036785949
OYO STATE
Legal Aid Council
Ministry of Justice Annex
State Secretariat, Ibadan
Contact Details: 08057072560
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