Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, "for the public good." The term generally refers to professional services that are rendered for free or at a lower cost.
Pro bono legal services refer to free legal assistance provided by lawyers to individuals or groups who cannot afford to pay for legal representation. These services are often offered to promote access to justice and ensure that vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals are not denied legal protection. Law firms can offer pro bono representation in various areas of criminal law, such as defending clients facing criminal charges, assisting with appeals, or advocating for prisoners’ rights.
Pro bono work is typically performed on a voluntary basis and is aligned with the firm’s ethical commitment to support the public interest and ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial means, can access legal representation when facing serious legal challenges. Some firms have dedicated pro bono departments or work with legal aid organisations to identify cases where free legal services are most needed.
Pro bono services - criminal law
Gunnarsson Legal is committed to social justice and equality of access to the legal system. Our practice can take on certain criminal law and administrative law cases on a pro bono basis.
Please enquire with our firm if your case may be taken on this basis.
Pro bono services - National Redress Scheme and personal injury law
Gunnarsson Legal can provide you with information and advice about eligibility for the National Redress Scheme and other schemes of restitution regarding historical institutional child abuse. We can assist you on a pro bono basis to prepare an application to the National Redress Scheme, and provide referrals to legal services and legal firms to assist you further.
For advice and referrals concerning redress matters, Gunnarsson Legal works on an entirely pro bono basis. We will never charge fees or costs for the advice or assistance given to our clients in relation to Redress Scheme matters.
There is a dedicated free independent national legal service called ‘Knowmore Legal Service’ which can assist with your enquiries about the National Redress Scheme. You can find more information at www.knowmore.org.au and contact them by telephone on 1800 605 762.
It is important to seek legal advice that is tailored to your particular circumstances.
To book a free consultation with Gunnarsson Legal about your query, please contact us on contact@gunnarssonlegal.com or call us on 0439 549 231.
