Beratungshilfe application (legal aid)

Overview

Use this when you need legal advice but cannot afford a lawyer. Apply for Beratungshilfe at the Amtsgericht—it covers consultation fees in non-criminal matters.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Income proof
• case description
• ID

Related events

• Insolvenzantrag (personal bankruptcy) process
  Critical
  When triggered
• Police report filing (Anzeige erstatten)
  High
  When triggered
• Strafanzeige gegen unbekannt (report against unknown)
  High
  When triggered
• Prozesskostenhilfe application (court aid)
  High
  When triggered
• Vertragsrücktritt (contract withdrawal) exercise
  High
  Deadline applies