Legal Aid Calculator

A legal aid calculator helps individuals determine if they qualify for financial assistance with legal costs, based on specific eligibility criteria. Legal aid is available for both civil and criminal cases, but each has different requirements. For civil cases, applicants must meet a means test: gross monthly income should not exceed £2,657, disposable income should be below £733, and savings or capital should not surpass £8,000. Those on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, may automatically qualify. Some cases, such as those involving domestic violence or severe risks like homelessness, may bypass financial requirements altogether. Criminal cases often receive automatic legal aid if the individual is facing serious charges or imprisonment.

The calculator will ask you questions about your case type, income, savings, benefits, and other factors, and will then assess whether you meet the thresholds for legal aid. This tool helps simplify the application process and gives a clear indication of eligibility based on current legal aid guidelines​

UK Criminal Legal Aid Eligibility Calculator