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While we assess cases based on individual merit and financial need, the following groups are automatically eligible for our services:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Individuals with lower incomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Women and Children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Elderly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Refugees and Asylum Seekers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Private and government employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to get the service&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">We strive to make justice accessible. There is no strict application process and no prior reservation or appointment is required. You may visit our centers during working hours to speak with a legal counselor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">What to bring:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">To help us serve you better, please bring all documents relevant to your case. 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