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What We Do!

We are a team of solicitors who provide free legal advice and representation for the people in Fife who need it most. We can provide legal advice on a range of subjects. It really depends on what your problem is. If we are unable to help you, we will do our best to point you in the direction of someone who can. You can find out more about what we do by clicking on one of the buttons below. You can also contact us by phone, email or chat to us if we're online.

Legal Advice

Our experienced social welfare lawyers can help you with a wide range of legal issues. Read More.

Providing Information

If we can’t help you, we will do our best to arm you with information and point you in the right direction. Read More.

Referrals

If you need other types of support, we can refer you to other organisations so that you don’t have to work it out yourself. Read More.

Representation

We will guide you through legal processes and represent you at formal hearings in courts and tribunals. Read More.

Community

We run legal clinics across Fife and will do our best to meet you at a convenient place. Read More.

Working With Others

We are proud to work with other charities and organisations who may be able to help you. We are also grateful for the funding we receive which allows us to do this. Read More.

Our Covid 19 Response

Following government guidance on the Coronavirus Pandemic, our office is closed and we are working from home.

As a result, we are no longer able to receive post. Please contact us by email: info@fifelawcentre.co.uk or phone: 01592-786710.

We’re a small team and due to our alternative working arrangements there may be a delay in our response times. We will respond to you as soon as possible.

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We are extremely grateful to these organisations for their support. Without their financial assistance, we would be unable to help the people of Fife.

During this time of Covid 19 we would particularly like to thank the Scottish Government for their support via the wellbeing fund.

How We Make A Difference

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Meet our team

Sam JohnstonActing Principal Solicitor

Sam undertook the accelerated law degree at Edinburgh University following a career in the financial services industry. He trained at a commercial firm before seeking a change in direction, working as a procurator fiscal and then in regulatory law before joining the law centre in 2019. Sam provides advice and representation on all matters relating to housing and benefits appeals.

Angela ClarkOffice and Administration Manager

Angela is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration and operations of the Law Centre. Her educational background includes an MBA gained through the Open University. She has worked in the private, public, and charity sectors in a range of professional services, commercial and operational roles.

Eilis QuinnSolicitor

Eilis joined the Law Centre in 2017 as a fully qualified solicitor after completing her traineeship in Criminal Defence at a local firm in Dundee. She studied law at the University of Dundee graduating in 2013 and completed her Diploma in Legal Practice the following year in 2014. Eilis works closely with victims of domestic and sexual abuse advising them on a wide range of legal issues. She also deals with all Criminal Injuries Compensation claims and provides representation at Children’s Hearings. In her spare time, Eilis is a busy mum and enjoys playing badminton.

Testimonials

Fife Law Centre have provided my client with professional expertise & individualised support tailored to his needs. Fantastic service.

If it hadn’t been for Fife Law Centre I wouldn’t still have my home.
They have been brilliant.

You made me feel...
...like I can breathe again

Fife Law Centre serving the people of Fife since 2008

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Lockdown Guide to your Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Claim

Lockdown Guide to your Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Claim
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Eviction Cases during Covid-19

If you rent your home, it is important to remember that your landlord cannot simply end your tenancy or tell you to leave without notice. In normal circumstances, the law protects your rights as a ...

What's different about us?

We’re Fife Law Centre [FLC], a charity, that has been providing legal advice and assistance, most of it on a free basis, for over 12 years.

Open and Professional

We believe in providing support and help in a non-judgemental way through our professional, flexible, approach and listening to our contacts and clients with an open mind.

Qualified and Passionate

Accessible and Connected

Here For You

Keep in touch

If you are one of our clients, it is vital that you keep in touch with us. You must tell us about any change in your circumstances, including any new contact details. If you do not keep in touch with us, we may have to stop representing you. You can contact us by phone, email, online or using the form below. Remember that any information you give us will be confidential. We can only help you if you keep in touch with us.

Ore Valley Business Centre, 93 Main St, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9AF

Info@fifelawcentre.co.uk

01592 786710