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Possibility of obtaining free legal assistance of legal advisor Paweł Kowalski
Legal counsel Paweł Kowalski is on duty within the framework of institutions providing legal assistance free of charge. Below you will find information about where, who and how can get free legal aid and arrange free legal advice.
"UKRAINE CLOSER TO US" – Center for Aid to Ukraine at 4 Maria Skłodowska-Curie Street
Supported languages – Polish, English, Ukrainian (by translator)
Who and in what cases can you get free legal aid and free legal advice
the project may cover individuals and families (including children) who:
- fled the war in Ukraine;
- inhabit the area of the City of Szczecin Municipality;
- arrived in Polish after 24 February 2022;
- are at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion due to a random event and a crisis situation.
Where to get this help
Duty hours take place in Szczecin at 4 Maria Skłodowska-Curie Street.
The point is open from 8:00 to 16:00
Additional information
Project participants will be able to benefit from support consisting in:
- legal, psychological and psychotherapeutic assistance,
- assistance of people who speak Ukrainian,
- translation of documents by a sworn translator,
- assistance of an integration assistant developing an individual path of social integration, supporting in contacts with institutions and situations of everyday life,
- training in learning Polish for children, teenagers and adults,
- child and adolescent care.
- integration and socio-therapeutic classes and workshops.
How to make an appointment / contact
To arrange legal advice, please contact the Ukraine Help Center:
by phone: +48 505 998 543; + 48 505 998 467-mail: centrumpomocy@cudzoziemcy.szczecin.eu
How to prepare
Detailed rules and procedures for recruitment of participants for the project "Ukraine closer to us" are specified in the Recruitment Regulations
Detailed information on how to prepare can be found here.
Municipal Family Assistance Centre – duty in the Crisis Intervention Department
Supported languages – Polish, English
Who and in what cases can you get free legal aid and free legal advice
Free legal aid or free legal advice can be sought primarily by people affected by domestic violence, families in crisis, people in a difficult life situation.
Where to get this help
Duty hours take place in the building of the Municipal Family Assistance Center at ul. Heroes of Warsaw 27 entrance A
When are the duty hours of free legal aid and free legal advice?
My duty hours take place every Thursday from 12:00 to 15:30.
Additional information
If you want to know what domestic violence is, take a look at the link here
In case of problems related to foster care, you can ask for help here
How to make an appointment
To make an appointment for free legal aid or free legal advice, please call the Crisis Intervention Department at 91 46 46 334 and ask for information about the next free date for a lawyer's duty.
How to prepare
Come to a meeting for free legal aid or free legal advice at least 5 minutes in advance. Take with you all the documents that may be needed to familiarize yourself with the problem.
Consultation Point on Addiction and Domestic Violence at the Municipal Family Assistance Center in Szczecin
Supported languages – Polish, English
Who and in what cases can you get free legal aid and free legal advice
For free legal assistance or free legal advice can apply:
- people who suffer domestic violence or use violence against family members,
- children from families affected by their parents' violence or alcoholism,
- addicts,
- co-addicts,
- people in crisis.
Where to get this help
Duty hours take place in Szczecin in the building of the Municipal Family Assistance Center at ul. Heroes of Warsaw 27 entrance A
When free legal aid and free legal advice are on duty
My duty hours take place every Monday from 16:00 to 18:00.
Additional information
More about the activities of the Consultation Point for Addiction and Domestic Violence here
How to make an appointment
To make an appointment for free legal aid or free legal advice, please call the Crisis Intervention Department at 91 48 30 660 and ask for information about the next free date for a lawyer's duty.
How to prepare
Come to a meeting for free legal aid or free legal advice at least 5 minutes in advance. Take with you all the documents that may be needed to familiarize yourself with the problem.