Practical answers before you contact A4A.

Call +232 79 011 356 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm GMT, Monday to Friday; submit a request through the website at any time; or visit the office during working hours.

A4A will contact you through an appropriate medium for an initial strategy session to discuss your individual situation and then advise you on the appropriate service or next line of action.

A4A provides legal representation in civil and criminal matters, legal advice, legal education and rights-awareness activities, alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and negotiation, support for vulnerable groups, community legal clinics and outreach, advocacy, research and training.

A4A's services are intended for people who cannot afford a private lawyer, particularly women and children, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, victims of rights abuses and people in rural or deprived communities. Assistance remains subject to an eligibility assessment and available resources.

No. A4A's legal services are free for people who qualify on the basis of financial need, vulnerability and the organisation's other eligibility considerations.

A4A will ask for basic information about your circumstances and legal issue so that staff can assess eligibility. Financial need and vulnerability are important factors, but the nature of the matter, available resources, geography, conflicts of interest and other applicable considerations may also affect whether A4A can assist.

A4A's stated practice areas include criminal matters, civil matters, family issues such as domestic violence, child support and custody, land and property disputes, employment and labour problems, contract and consumer matters, and appropriate forms of alternative dispute resolution.

If your matter qualifies for representation and A4A accepts the case, a licensed lawyer may be assigned to represent you in court. Contacting A4A or submitting a website request does not by itself create a lawyer-client relationship.

A4A states that its team includes people who speak Krio and local languages and will seek to communicate in a way that beneficiaries can understand.

Visit the A4A office at 2nd Floor, 50 Adelaide Street, Freetown; call or WhatsApp +232 79 011 356; email info@attorneys4all.org; or use the legal-help request form on the A4A website.

Legal advice is particularly important when the consequences could include detention or imprisonment, significant financial or property loss, loss of child custody, a criminal charge, a lawsuit, serious family or domestic-violence issues, personal injury or another matter where your rights or obligations may be substantially affected.

Preserve relevant documents, photographs, messages and other evidence; seek legal advice; and report the matter to the appropriate authority where necessary. The correct steps depend on the circumstances of the case.

Stay calm and do not resist. Ask to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible and avoid volunteering detailed statements before receiving legal advice. The correct legal steps depend on the circumstances, so obtain advice for your individual situation.

No. Reading information on the website, contacting A4A or submitting an initial request does not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship. Legal representation begins only after formal acceptance and confirmation by Attorneys 4 All.

Attorneys 4 All (A4A) is a Sierra Leone-based not-for-profit national non-governmental organisation that works to expand access to justice through free legal aid, advice, representation, legal education, advocacy and related support for people who need it most.

Yes. A4A states that it is registered with the appropriate bodies in accordance with the laws of Sierra Leone and operates as a legal-aid and access-to-justice organisation.

A4A is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of information shared through its services. Website submissions should still contain only the information needed for the initial request, and representation begins only after formal acceptance by A4A.

There is no single timetable. The length of a case depends on the type of matter, the court or tribunal schedule, the evidence required and how the parties and justice institutions progress the case. Some matters may conclude quickly while others can take substantially longer.

A4A welcomes support from volunteer legal professionals, interns and law students, donors, institutional partners and community stakeholders. Contact A4A for current opportunities and requirements.