Specialist Legal Advice for residents of Northampton and County

Community Law Service (Northampton and County) (formerly Welfare Rights Advice Service - Northampton and County) is the largest independent advice provider in the East Midlands.

We are a registered charity providing independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire in a partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies.

We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of your case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Family Law, Immigration, Debt, Employment and  Housing. Please call us for advice. All our caseworkers and solicitors work to the Legal Service Commission's Specialist Quality Mark.

We have also developed a not for profit fee paying service in immigration and debt for those who do not qualify for Legal Help.

We are a countywide service and have offices at:

• Northampton Advice Centre 49-53 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, NN1 1LG 
• The Advice Shop, 32 St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JA
• Corby Welfare Rights and Citizens Advice Bureau, Deene House, New Post Office Square, Corby, Northants, NN17 1GD
• Rushden Advice Shop , 32 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0PW

Problems with Debt?
Credit and other debt, bankruptcy, rent / mortgage arrears

Problems with housing - Repossessions or Homelessness?
Challenging homeless decisions,rent / mortgage arrears, disrepair

Problems with Benefits?
Help with claims, challenging decisions, advice on entitlement. Available by appointment at our Northampton, Rushden and Corby Offices.

Need advice on Immigration?
Family reunion, European worker rights, entry clearance applications