Access to Justice in Sierra Leone
Free legal aid, advice and representation for children, women, indigent persons and others facing barriers to justice.
Start with your situation
You do not need to know the legal name of your problem. Start with the situation that sounds closest to yours.
How A4A can help
A4A provides legal advice, representation and dispute-resolution support across key areas of law.
Explore all legal servicesFree criminal legal aid for eligible accused persons and detainees who cannot afford a lawyer.
View criminal law servicesCivil legal aid covering family, land, property, contract, consumer and related disputes.
View civil law servicesMediation, negotiation, conciliation and arbitration support aimed at resolving disputes efficiently and fairly.
Explore dispute resolutionLegal support on workplace rights, dismissal, wages, discrimination, harassment and employment disputes.
View employment services
Who we help
A4A's services are intended for people who cannot afford a private lawyer, especially women and children, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, victims of rights abuses and people in rural or deprived communities. Eligibility may also depend on the nature of the legal issue, available resources, conflicts of interest, geography and applicable policy.
Check how eligibility worksWhat happens next
Call, WhatsApp, email, visit the office or submit a short online request.
A4A reviews your circumstances, eligibility and the safest appropriate pathway.
A4A explains the support it can provide or, where appropriate, signposts another service.
Institutional credibility
A4A's formal relationships include a Service Level Agreement with the Ministry of Justice and accreditation and partnership with the Legal Aid Board.
Know your rights
Use the Rights Centre to understand common legal issues, recognise when professional assistance may be needed and find the appropriate next step.
Search the Rights CentreKnowing your basic legal rights can help you recognise unfair treatment, make informed decisions and know when to seek legal assistance.
Preserve evidence, seek legal advice and report the matter to the appropriate authority where necessary.
If you are suspected of an offence or being questioned in a criminal matter, understand your position before giving a detailed statement.
Searches of a person, home, vehicle, device or property should have a lawful basis and may require judicial authority.
Beyond individual cases
A4A combines legal aid with public legal education, advocacy, institutional capacity building and rule-of-law strengthening.
Explore A4A's wider workDirect advice, assistance and representation for eligible people.
Practical rights information that helps communities recognise legal problems earlier.
Evidence-led engagement on access to justice and protection of vulnerable people.
Strengthening legal, institutional and community capacity.
Research and public-interest work that supports stronger justice systems.
Beneficiary experiences
Personal stories from people who have turned to A4A for legal support.
An A4A beneficiary story
“I am here to say thank you. You are Attorneys 4 REAL, rather than Attorneys 4 ALL, because I couldn’t believe that I could get real help when I was in so much doubt. I really appreciate you.”
Showing story 1 of 1: Pastor Andrew Shares His A4A Experience
Voices on Justice
Selected statements supplied by A4A on justice, human rights, legal aid and access to justice.
A justice system should place the needs, rights, and participation of individuals and communities at the forefront of the justice delivery process.
Latest from A4A
On 16th October 2026, Attorneys 4 All (A4A) held a partnership meeting with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the CID Headquarters in Freetown to explore opportunities for collaboration in promoting access to justice and establishing a data-sharing framework.
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Attorneys 4 All joins the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs and the world in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child.
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The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development conducted a monitoring mission at A4A as part of institutional oversight and engagement.
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If you cannot afford private legal representation, Attorneys 4 All may be able to assist or guide you towards an appropriate service.
