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124 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
40 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
14 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
9 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
9 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
8 years in practice
Bedfordview, Gauteng
Law Firm
Bedfordview, Gauteng
Law Firm
Bedfordview, Gauteng
Of the 11 law firms we list in Bedfordview, 8 handle criminal law work, about 73% of the local market. The longest established are Wright Rose-Innes (124 years), Chris Watters Attorneys - Immigration Specialists (40 years) and Joshua Apfel Attorneys (14 years). All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
If you or a family member has been arrested, getting a criminal lawyer involved early can make a real difference, especially at the bail stage. Section 35 of the Constitution gives every arrested and accused person the right to a legal representative. If you cannot afford one, Legal Aid South Africa may be able to help.
Anyone arrested must be brought before a court within 48 hours, and the first appearance and bail application usually happen at the local magistrate's court. People living in Bedfordview are served by the Germiston Magistrate's Court at 78B President Street, Germiston. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Germiston, about 8 km away: Legal Aid SA Germiston Local Office, 38 Lambert Street, Germiston, 1401. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.
Do not make statements to the police without legal advice. Contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible so they can attend the bail application, which normally happens within 48 hours of arrest.
Legal Aid South Africa provides legal representation to people who qualify under its means test. Ask for Legal Aid at court if you cannot afford a private lawyer.
Look for a firm that regularly appears in the local courts, ask whether they offer after-hours bail help, and agree on fees in writing before work starts.
First appearances and bail applications for Bedfordview are usually at the Germiston Magistrate's Court. Serious cases can be moved to the Regional Court or the High Court.
Legal Aid South Africa helps people who qualify under its means test. The closest office to Bedfordview is Legal Aid SA Germiston Local Office, about 8 km away.