Offending & Legal

 

Citizens Advice Bureau: Watford

St Mary's Churchyard High St
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 2BE

03444 111 444

A free and independent charity offering free, confidential and impartial advice on issues affecting people's lives.

For specific legal information & guidance:

Offering:

Online advice on a range of subjects, including:

  • Benefits
  • Work
  • Debt & Money
  • Law & Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Drop-in service available at local offices across the UK.
 

Cost: free to access.

Eligibility: anyone in need of advice.

Referral Procedure: drop-In service available between 9:30-15:30 Monday-Thursday, telephone Advice 10:00-16:00 Mon-Fri.


Hertfordshire Probation Service

Leet Court
16-22 King St
Watford
WD18 0BN

01923 240144

Offers management of offenders alongside 21 other rehabilitation centres. Has links to the courts and local police offices

Offering:

Probation service officers for recent offenders.

Attendance centre.

Mentoring services.
 

Eligibility: Have to be an offender statutorily required to engage.


ARKRights Solicitors

15-17 Exchange Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 OJD

01923 233477

Prominent solicitors for commercial and civil litigation with an office in Watford.

Offering:

Wide range of legal advice available including but not limited to:

  • Civil litigation – County Court orders, Debt collection, Harassment, Domestic violence, etc.
  • Employment litigation – Contracts, Dismissal, Discrimination, etc.…
  • Housing litigation – Tenancy, Possession, Homelessness support, free advice, etc.
     

Cost: varies depending on service.

Eligibility: anyone in need of legal advice.

Referral Procedure: make phone call or attend in person to ask for initial appointment.