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Home / Guides / FLAC free legal advice

FLAC: free legal information, and a free call with a lawyer

The short answerFLAC gives free basic legal information by phone on (01) 906 1010. It also offers a small number of free 15 to 20 minute phone appointments with volunteer lawyers, but only if a Citizens Information Centre or another FLAC partner refers you.

FLAC is a first stop, not a solicitor for your case. It doesn't represent people or give legal aid. For that, you go to the Legal Aid Board.

Quick facts

Phone line
(01) 906 1010
Cost
Free
Lawyer appointment
15 to 20 minutes, by phone, by referral
Email or post advice
No
Representation
No: try the Legal Aid Board

The phone line

"You can get free basic legal information from the FLAC phone line on (01) 906 1010." Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm, and Monday evening 7pm to 9pm.

"FLAC cannot give you legal information or advice via email or post."

A free appointment with a lawyer

"You can be referred for a FLAC phone advice appointment by a Citizens Information Centre (CIC) or another FLAC partner." Appointments are limited and not available on request.

The call can give you basic legal information, advice on your next steps, or a referral to the right service. It is not for ongoing cases, complex queries, second opinions, employers, or people who can afford a solicitor.

What FLAC doesn't do

It doesn't represent people, find you a solicitor or give legal aid. "Face-to-face FLAC advice clinics are no longer available in Citizens Information Centres." For representation, see Civil Legal Aid from the Legal Aid Board.

Common questions

What is the FLAC phone number?

(01) 906 1010, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1pm and Monday evening 7pm to 9pm.

Is FLAC free?

Yes. The information line and the phone appointments are free.

Can FLAC represent me in court?

No. FLAC doesn't offer legal representation or legal aid. The Legal Aid Board provides civil legal aid.

How do I get a FLAC appointment?

You need a referral from a Citizens Information Centre or another FLAC partner. Appointments are limited.

Source: Citizens Information: Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), read 30 September 2026. Every figure on this page is quoted from there. If it changes, this page is wrong until we fix it — tell us and we will.

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