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Free Legal Advice Drop In

WHEN: Every Thursday 5.30- 7:00 pm 

The drop in only opens at 5:30pm. We cannot see people or make appointments before this time. 

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WHERE: Trelya, The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Cl, Penzance TR18 3PE

 

ABOUT:

West Cornwall Legal Advice Centre, based out of Trelya, is Penzance’s first independent free Legal Advice Clinic. We are providing initial assistance and assessment and where appropriate practical support towards representation.

 

The clinic plans to address legal issues such as family law, domestic violence, housing, landlord-tenant disputes, neighbour and boundary disputes, inheritance and probate matters and small contracts.

 

By providing free legal advice WCLAC addresses inequality, ensuring community members access essential legal support that they could otherwise not afford.

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It has been driven forward by Barrister John Gallagher of Gatehouse Chambers in London.

HOW TO GET AN APPOINTMENT:

You can drop into our center on Thursday, or we can arrange an appointment via email. We advise that you book ahead via email, as we cannot guarantee appointments on the night. Please bear in mind that we have high demand, so there might be a waitlist.  
 
Please send an email to wclac@trelya.com, and include where you are based, and the type of advice you are after, e.g.: family law, property, employment...etc. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Outside of Trelya Building

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Frequently asked questions

Team

John Gallagher

Director

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“We hope that WCLAC will provide assistance and where possible and appropriate representation for those in the West Cornwall area, who do not have easy access to legal advice.”

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