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123 years in practice
Polokwane, Limpopo
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8 years in practice
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Polokwane, Limpopo
We found 18 firms in Polokwane that take on criminal law matters, out of 24 firms listed in the town. The longest established are Kampherbeek Twine & Pogrund Attorneys (123 years), Pratt Luyt and De Lange (112 years) and Le Roux Incorporated (22 years). One of them has been practising for five years or less. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use. Languages spoken across these firms include English and Afrikaans.
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. The Polokwane Magistrate's Court at 19 Bodenstein Street, Polokwane serves Polokwane. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Polokwane itself: Legal Aid SA Polokwane Local Office, 3rd Floor, Polokwane High Court, cnr Bodenstein and Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700. 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 Polokwane are usually at the Polokwane 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 Polokwane is Legal Aid SA Polokwane Local Office.