Community Legal Services

Free Legal Aid · Government

Community Legal Services is the free government legal-aid service run by the Office of the Attorney General. It covers criminal defence, civil matters, family law (including custody and maintenance) and domestic-violence cases for anyone in Barbados who cannot afford a private lawyer. Eligibility is means-tested and applications are taken at the Manor Lodge Complex in Green Hill, St. Michael. Phone: 246-535-9900. Website: oag.gov.bb/Departments/Community-Legal-Services/. An essential first stop for anyone facing the courts on a limited budget.

Contact Information

Address: Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill, St. Michael

Phone: 246-535-9900

Website: https://oag.gov.bb/Departments/Community-Legal-Services/

About legal in Barbados

Barbados has a well-established legal system based on English common law. The island has dozens of qualified law firms covering corporate law, real estate conveyancing, family law, immigration, and criminal defence. The Barbados Bar Association maintains professional standards. Government services including CAIPO for business registration and the courts system are accessible and transparent.

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