Legal Aid Malta

Legal Aid Malta Ensures that the low-income persons are professionally and legally represented Il-prokuraturi legali jassistu lill-avukati fix-xogħol ta’ kuljum.

Opening hours for public:

16 June - 30 September : 08:30am - 12:30pm

01 October - 15 June : 08:30am - 02:00pm


Dwarna

MIN AĦNA

Għajnuna Legali Malta ġiet imwaqqfa bl-Avviż Legali 414 tal-2014. Il-funzjoni tal-Aġenzija hija li tagħti sapport operazzjonali u amministrattiv lill-Avukat tal-Għajnuna Legali li jmexxi l-Aġenzija. Avviż Legali 64 tal-2016, Ordni tal-2016 dwar Proċeduri tal-Aġenzij

a tal-Għajnuna Legali, jistabillixxi il-proċedura li għandha tiġi addottata mill-Aġenzija għall-applikazzjonijiet tal-għajnuna legali fi kwistjonijiet ta’ natura ċivili. Tagħti wkoll gwida dwar il-funzjoni u x-xogħol amministrattiv tal-ħaddiema fl-Aġenzija. Għajnuna Legali Malta hija komposta minn Avukat tal-Għajnuna Legali li jidderiġi x-xogħol tal-avukati tal-għajnuna legali u prokuraturi legali. L-avukati u l-prokuraturi legali huma assenjati f’każijiet ċivili u kriminali fuq żewġ rosters differenti.​



About Us

WHO WE ARE

Legal Aid Malta was established by Legal Notice 414 of 2014. The function of the Agency is to give operational and administrative support to the Advocate of Legal Aid who heads the Agency. Legal Notice 64 of 2016, Legal Aid Agency (Procedures) Order 2016, lays down the procedure to be adopted by the Agency for civil legal aid applications. It also spells out the functions and duties of the administration staff within the Agency. Legal Aid Malta is composed of an Advocate for Legal Aid who direct the work of the legal aid lawyers and legal procurators. The legal procurators assist the legal aid lawyers in the day to day running. Lawyers and Legal Procurators are assigned civil and criminal cases on two different rosters.​

Legal Aid Malta Agency extends its sincere congratulations to the newly appointed Minister for Justice, Research and Inn...
04/06/2026

Legal Aid Malta Agency extends its sincere congratulations to the newly appointed Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation, Hon. Clifton Grima . We look forward to working closely together in advancing access to justice, strengthening the rule of law, and continuing to serve our community with integrity and dedication.

We also take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the outgoing Minister, Hon. Jonathan Attard , for his commitment and collaboration during his tenure. We wish him every success in his new role as Minister for Planning, Infrastructure and Employment.

We remain committed to supporting the Ministry’s work and contributing constructively to the continued development of Malta’s justice system.

Ġustizzja

10/05/2026
23/04/2026

📢 Public Notice
Legal Aid Malta offices will be closed on Friday, 24 April 2026.
We will resume normal hours on Monday, 27 April 2026.
For more information about our services, please visit https://legalaidmalta.gov.mt
Thank you for your understanding.

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr Alexander Paul Miruzzi, who has left this...
29/03/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr Alexander Paul Miruzzi, who has left this world for eternal life. His departure is a profound loss to the legal community and to all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Dr Miruzzi was more than a diligent and principled legal professional. He embodied respect in every interaction, approached his work with empathy, and upheld the values of equality and justice with unwavering conviction. His commitment to safeguarding the rights of others was not merely a professional duty but a reflection of his character — one grounded in integrity, compassion, and a genuine belief in the dignity of every person.

Those who knew him will remember his thoughtful presence, his calm strength, and his ability to listen with both intellect and heart. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched, the colleagues he inspired, and the ideals he championed with quiet determination.

May he rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones find comfort in the knowledge that his life’s work and spirit of justice will continue to resonate within our community.

23/03/2026

Today Legal Aid Malta Agency will be closed in the afternoon.

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment at Legal Aid Malta to ensuring that every person—regar...
20/02/2026

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment at Legal Aid Malta to ensuring that every person—regardless of background or circumstance—has meaningful access to justice.

Every day, we witness the strength of individuals who simply need support, representation, and a fair chance. Our work is a reminder that justice is not an abstract ideal; it is something we must actively safeguard through compassion, equity, and service.

As a community, let us continue building a society where dignity is protected, rights are upheld, and no one is left behind.

Together, we can make justice more than a principle—we can make it a lived reality.
Jonathan Attard | Ġustizzja | Legal Aid Malta | Ivan Bartolo |

16/02/2026

On the occasion of celebrating Social Justice Day on the 20th February the Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, Onor. Dr. Jonathan Attard, met the Shadow Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, and the Fight Against Poverty and Loneliness, Onor. Ivan Bartolo, at Legal Aid Malta Agency discussing topics relating to social justice initiatives and how citizens can be serviced better by the legal aid benefit.

Address

189 Old Bakery Street
Valletta
VLT1455

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 14:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 14:30
Thursday 08:30 - 14:30
Friday 08:30 - 14:30

Telephone

+35622471500

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