Free patronage

CIVIL SECTOR FAQS

  • What is legal aid?

    Free legal aid is an institution guaranteed by the Italian State that allows all less well-off citizens (in possession of certain income and "moral" requirements) to be able to access justice. Thanks to this institution, they can be represented in court by a lawyer without incurring the legal costs.

  • Can legal persons be admitted to legal aid?

    Yes, non-profit organizations or associations that do not carry out economic activity can be admitted, provided they meet both income and moral requirements.

  • Can foreigners access free legal aid?

    Yes, both EU and non-EU foreigners, as long as they are legally residing in the national territory at the time of the relationship or the fact that is the subject of the process to be established.

  • What costs does legal aid cover?

    All those judicial ones such as the lawyer's fee, unified contribution, chancellery fees, notification fees, stamps, registration fee, etc.

  • What are the requirements to be admitted to legal aid?

    To be admitted to legal aid it is necessary to satisfy two requirements: an income and a subjective one.

  • How is total income determined?

    For the purposes of determining this limit, the income of all members who are part of the same household as the applicant must be taken into account.

  • Can I choose the lawyer?

    Yes, the citizen who submits the application has complete freedom in choosing the lawyer who will defend him in court, as long as he is registered in the list of lawyers available for free legal aid. Attorney Alessandro Palmigiano is registered on the Free Patronage lists.

  • For what reasons can I apply for free legal aid?

    You can be admitted to free legal aid for civil, administrative, accounting, tax judgments and in cases of voluntary jurisdiction (eg: consensual separation, divorce on joint application, modification of the separation conditions, etc.) as long as these are not clearly matters. unfounded.

  • How can I apply for legal aid?

    It is necessary to present an application in which the applicant self-certifies his moral and income conditions to the authorities.

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