What is the Duty Lawyer Scheme?

The Duty Lawyer Scheme provides legal representation by qualified lawyers in private practice to eligible defendants appearing in all Magistrates’ Courts, Juvenile Courts and to any person who is at risk of criminal prosecution as a result of giving incriminating evidence in Coroner’s inquest.

How do you become a duty lawyer?

To be eligible for the Duty Lawyer representation, one has to pass the merits test and means test and pay a fixed handling charge of $610. The Scheme also assigns lawyers to advise defendants facing extradition and to undertake representation of hawkers upon their appeals to the Municipal Services Appeals Board.

Why would a lawyer take a case pro bono?

Through pro bono work, junior lawyers gain hands-on experience. By fulfilling the role of helping people, providing access to justice and upholding the rule of law in society, pro bono enhances the reputation of law firms and the legal profession.

What percentage do lawyers take from winning a case?

Simply put, it’s an agreement that your lawyer will not charge you unless the case is won or there’s a settlement. Here in California, the contingency fee for a personal injury lawyer successfully winning the case on your behalf is about 33 percent – or one-third of the jury award or settlement.

Do Lawyers lie about settlements?

Settlement negotiations are considered confidential and can’t used at trial. If the case doesn’t settle during a settlement negotiation, anything that was said during those negotiations remains privileged. The court noted that although settlement negotiations are confidential, the lawyers are not allowed to lie.

Where to apply for duty lawyer in Hong Kong?

The Service has its Court Liaison Office in each and every Magistrates’ Court in Hong Kong. A defendant wishing to apply for the service of the Scheme should approach the Court Liaison Office of the Magistrates’ Court where he / she will appear.

Who is eligible for the duty lawyer scheme?

What are the main services of Duty Lawyer?

Main Services: The Duty Lawyer Scheme provides legal representation in criminal cases to eligible defendants appearing in Magistrates Courts and Juvenile Courts. The legal representation is provided by qualified solicitors and barristers in private practice.

How many lawyers are in the free legal advice scheme?

All the lawyers giving advice to members of the public through the Free Legal Advice Scheme are qualified lawyers who join the Scheme on volunteer basis. There are over 900 lawyers participating in the Scheme. Each lawyer interviews 5 cases each evening and each interview will be allocated 20 to 30 minutes.

What is the Duty Lawyer Scheme? The Duty Lawyer Scheme provides legal representation by qualified lawyers in private practice to eligible defendants appearing in all Magistrates’ Courts, Juvenile Courts and to any person who is at risk of criminal prosecution as a result of giving incriminating evidence in Coroner’s inquest. How do you become a…