Duty Lawyer Service Free Legal Advice Scheme
The Free Legal Advice Scheme provides one-off, preliminary legal advice on genuine civil or criminal matters through volunteer lawyers. The scheme is free, has no means test and does not provide follow-up representation.
| Location | Nine Legal Advice Centres in district offices across Hong Kong, including Central and Western, Wan Chai, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Yau Tsim Mong, Islands, Eastern and Wong Tai Sin |
| Service area | Hong Kong SAR |
| Languages | English, Cantonese |
| Price indication | Free of charge |
| Opening hours | Advice sessions generally run from about 18:25 to 19:45; centre days vary by district |
| Customer rating | No verified reviews yet |
| Licensing / registration | Qualified volunteer lawyers under the Duty Lawyer Service scheme |
| Verification status | Details checked against the provider's official website. Listing is not an endorsement or official approval. |
| Last verified | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Disclosure | Editorial listing · no commercial relationship |
| Website | dutylawyer.org.hk/en/free/free.asp |
Good to know: Applicants must attend a designated referral agency to make an appointment; the scheme excludes some matters and does not provide legal representation.
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