Eligibility Check
Step 1 of 5
Step 1 — Legal Issue
Do you have a legal issue?
Choose the option that best describes your current situation.
✓ Rental disputes
✓ Employment issues
✓ Family law
✓ Consumer problems
✓ Administrative disputes
✗ Very small financial claims
✗ Purely business disputes
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General Information Resources
Since you do not currently have a legal dispute, these resources can help answer your questions.Recommended resources
- Juridisch Loket — juridischloket.nl
- Call 0800-8020 — Juridisch Loket information line
- government.nl — official government information
- Contact us — we will point you in the right direction
Step 2 — Type of Help
What kind of help do you need?
Select everything that applies — you can choose multiple options.Tip: If your situation involves official procedures, formal letters, or court representation, you likely need professional legal help.
Step 3 — Income & Assets
Your financial situation
Your 2024 income is the reference year used to assess 2026 legal aid eligibility.
Include all sources: employment, benefits, self-employment, etc.
Box 3: savings, investments, second property. Exclude your primary home.
Step 4 — First Contact
How the process works
Before a lawyer is assigned, an initial assessment is required by Dutch law.1
You contact Juridisch LoketInitial assessment — walk-in or by phone (0800-8020).
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Juridisch Loket assesses & refersThey review your situation and refer you to a registered subsidized lawyer.
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Your lawyer submits the applicationThe lawyer requests a toevoeging (subsidy) on your behalf.
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Raad voor Rechtsbijstand decidesThe Legal Aid Board approves or denies — usually within days.
Step 5 — Lawyer Status
Do you already have a lawyer?
Not every lawyer handles subsidized cases — they must be registered with the Raad voor Rechtsbijstand.Important: Even if you qualify, your lawyer must be registered for subsidized legal aid and confirm the case suits a toevoeging.
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You likely qualify for subsidized legal aid
Based on your answers, you appear to meet the criteria for a subsidized lawyer (toevoeging) in 2026.
Your personal contribution (eigen bijdrage)
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Based on your 2024 income
Standard contribution for a subsidized lawyer in 2026.
Standard contribution for a subsidized lawyer in 2026.
Your next steps
- Contact us — we guide you through the entire process
- We arrange your initial assessment with Juridisch Loket
- We connect you with a registered legal aid lawyer
- Your lawyer submits the toevoeging application
Disclaimer
This result is an estimate based on the official 2026 rate tables and the income figure you entered. It is for indicative purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. The actual amount may differ depending on your complete financial situation, the nature of your case, and the final assessment by the Raad voor Rechtsbijstand.
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You do not qualify for subsidized legal aid
Based on your income or assets, you exceed the 2026 thresholds for government-subsidized legal aid.Your options
- Hire a private lawyer directly
- Check whether you have legal insurance (rechtsbijstandsverzekering)
- Consult a legal clinic for initial advice
- Contact us — we can still help you find the right lawyer
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Advice may be sufficient
Your situation may not require full legal representation. A consultation or referral to Juridisch Loket may resolve it.Recommended next steps
- Call 0800-8020 for free initial guidance
- Visit a walk-in office — no appointment, 30 locations nationwide
- Contact us if your situation becomes more complex