The Law Centre provides free legal advice for Camden residents on debt and Small Claims procedures.
Evening Advice Sessions
Evening advice sessions are held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings by appointment only, staffed by volunteer solicitors. This service includes advice and assistance with drafting letters and completing forms, no casework in undertaken. Contact the law centre for an appointment.
At evening session appointments you can get advice on the following type of problem:
Debt Casework
We now have a part-time debt adviser and caseworker, funded by Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust. The current funding is until May 2009, however we will be seeking further funding to continue this service. The debt caseworker can advise Camden residents who have multiple debts including at least one 'priority debt', such as rent, gas and electricity, and council tax. Appointments are generally held on Monday afternoons, please call reception to book an appointment on 0207 284 6510
How we work
We are a free service. Where you are eligible for assistance under the Community Legal Service we will help you complete the necessary forms. If we take your case on we will be acting on your behalf, with your instructions, in the same way as private solicitors. Our work is governed by Law Society rules.
Confidentiality
NO information is disclosed to anyone, nor any steps taken, without your permission.
Home visits:
We provide home visits for housebound clients who cannot visit the Law Centre.
Language
Law Centre staff speak a number of languages. We can normally arrange for an interpreter or signer where necessary (this requires notice).
Equal opportunities
The Law Centre is an equal opportunities organisation. We aim to ensure that we do not discriminate in the provision of our services.
The Law Centre will not accept oppressive behaviour towards clients, members of staff or management.
Complaints
We try to provide the highest possible standard of service. Complaints about any aspect of our services will be investigated and should be directed to the Chair of the Management Committee of the Law Centre.