Request for Free Legal Advice
Provision of free legal advice, opinion, and inquiry assistance to constituents on legal matters referred to the City Legal Office.
Who May Avail
Client
Requirements
| Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Affidavits | Client |
| Court Decisions and Resolutions | Court |
| Contracts | Client |
Step-by-Step Process
Fill-out the Legal Request and Action Slip
Agency Action
Give the Legal Request and Action Slip to the client, check whether all the information is given by the client, then endorse the Legal Request and Action Slip to the City Legal Officer or Legal Assistant II
Fee: None · Processing Time: 5 minutes · Executive Assistant II, Administrative Aide
Present the problem
Agency Action
The City Legal Officer or Legal Assistant II shall give legal advice
Fee: None · Processing Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the complexity of the problem) · City Legal Officer, Legal Assistant II
Fill-out Customer Satisfaction Survey Form
Agency Action
Give and explain the Customer Satisfaction Survey Form, then complete the details in the Request for Free Legal Advice Logbook
Fee: None · Processing Time: 5 minutes · Executive Assistant II, Administrative Aide
Offices Concerned
City Legal Office