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Claim for Fees (Solicitors only, District Court or an Appeal to the Circuit Court) and Solicitors Travelling and Subsistence Expenses



Who can apply

This claim is open to solicitors only. The solicitor must have represented a person, who was granted legal aid, in the District Court or during an Appeal to the Circuit Court to be eligible.

Please note a claim form should be completed in respect of each certificate for free legal aid granted. For exceptions to this rule, please read the application form in full.


What you can claim for

Solicitors can claim for:

  • legal fees incurred
  • travel expenses
  • subsistence expenses

How to apply

Download and complete Form L.A. 1. You can email or post the form using the below details to:

The Accountant - Criminal Legal Aid Payments Section

Address:
Department of Justice, Financial Shared Services, Deerpark Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
L.A. 1 Claim for fees by Solicitors Only, and Solicitors Travelling and Subsistence Expenses
Claim for fees (solicitors only, District Court or an Appeal to the Circuit Court) and Solicitors Travelling and Subsistence Expenses - Form L.A. 1
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