If you ever ran into legal difficulties, who would you turn to first? Many people immediately think that hiring a solicitor costs a small fortune, when in reality, they could actually be entitled to free legal representation.

Solicitors A. M. Strachan and Co. have been providing legal services to the Hackney area for 27 years, moving to their current premises in Falkirk Street (just off Hoxton Street) 12 years ago. Regulated by the Law Society, they work closely with the Legal Services Commission to provide the local community with information, advice and affordable legal representation - including emergency representation at police stations.

FREE ADVICE SESSIONS AVAILABLE

They operate a free 30-minute advice appointment for housing and criminal matters, so if you ever find yourself in unfamiliar legal territory, it's certainly worth making an appointment to see the friendly in-house legal experts.

They can also arrange home visits for elderly or disabled clients.

What's more, if you're local to the Hoxton Street area, there's a good chance you could be eligible for free representation and legal aid.

The friendly firm of solicitors - in many cases offering FREE advice and representation