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Free legal advice for everyone<\/span>\"\"<\/h1>\n

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Anyone can get free legal advice from a lawyer for a simple question or a referral for a more complex problem. For this, you can call the Advice Line or stop by an organization in your area. <\/p>\n

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First-line legal advice in your area<\/h2>\n

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Our solicitors appointed by the Legal Aid Commission will be happy to assist you, by appointment or by telephone on the general number 02 204 36 80. <\/span><\/strong>On the right, you will also find an overview of the locations you can visit in each region.<\/p>\n

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You will be given a short answer to your simple legal question, you won\u2019t receive elaborate advice or an in-depth investigation of your case. For this, you yourself will have to engage a lawyer, pro bono or otherwise. <\/p>\n

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Do you or your family have a question about immigration law? If so, you can visit Atlas<\/a>‘ immigration law consultation service for free initial advice in person. Alternatively, you can make an appointment every Friday at the Legal Aid Office in Antwerp. <\/p>\n

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General<\/h3>\n

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Antwerp<\/h3>\n

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Mechelen<\/h3>\n

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Turnhout<\/h3>\n

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Consultation on immigration law<\/h3>\n

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Specialised organisations<\/h2>\n

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