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78 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
29 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
29 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
29 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
25 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
22 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
21 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
15 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
14 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
13 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
6 years in practice
Roodepoort, Gauteng
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We found 15 firms in Roodepoort that take on criminal law matters, out of 30 firms listed in the town. The longest established are Louw & Heyl Attorneys (78 years), CGG INC Attorneys (29 years) and Riekie Erasmus Attorney (29 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. Roodepoort has its own magistrate's court, the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court at 54 Meyer Street, Roodepoort. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Soweto, about 12 km away: Legal Aid SA Soweto Local Office, Office 403 and 411A, Maponya Mall, Chris Hani Road, Klipspruit. 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 Roodepoort are usually at the Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort is Legal Aid SA Soweto Local Office, about 12 km away.