Low Bono Legal Services · Singapore

Legal representation
you can actually
afford.

Regal Law LLC's low bono programme offers qualified clients a 50–80% reduction on standard legal fees — because the inability to pay full rates should never mean the inability to access justice.

Check your eligibility How it works
Where low bono sits
Full-rate private firm
Standard market rates
SGD 350–700+
per hour
Regal Law — low bono
Means-tested, full representation
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50–80%
fee reduction
Legal Aid Bureau / PBSG
Free — strict income ceiling
Free
limited scope
SGD 3,000 Max PCHI threshold
50–80% Fee reduction range

Singapore PDPA-compliant · All intake information is handled under strict data protection obligations.

Citizens & PRs
Work Pass holders
Migrant workers
Elderly & vulnerable
Eligibility

Who qualifies for low bono services?

We assess eligibility across three dimensions — income, household need, and access-to-justice factors. Meeting two of three is usually sufficient for a discretionary review.

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Financial means

Per capita household income (PCHI) is the primary metric. We look at total gross income across all household members divided by household size, including government transfers.

PCHI at or below SGD 3,000/month — full assessment; up to SGD 4,500 — discretionary review.
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Household circumstances

Number of dependants (children under 21, elderly parents, persons with disabilities), housing type, and significant financial obligations all bear on the assessment.

Rental housing, four or more dependants, or a household member with a disability are weighted positively.
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Vulnerability factors

Access to justice is about more than money. Language barriers, disability, domestic violence, risk of homelessness, and matters directly affecting minor children are all recognised.

Two or more vulnerability factors identified may qualify you even where income exceeds the primary threshold.
Process

Four steps from inquiry to representation

We have kept the intake process straightforward — because a complicated application process is itself a barrier to access.

1

Submit the eligibility form

Complete the online intake form with your personal, household, and financial details. Takes approximately 10–15 minutes.

2

Initial means assessment

Our team reviews your PCHI, household circumstances, and vulnerability factors. You will receive an indicative outcome within 3 working days.

3

Conflict check & lawyer assignment

A supervising solicitor conducts a conflict-of-interest check and, where clear, assigns the matter to an appropriate lawyer.

4

Engagement & retainer

A warrant to act is issued confirming the reduced fee, scope of work, and disbursement obligations before work commences.

Fee structure

Transparent, means-tested fees

Your fee tier is determined by per capita household income. All tiers cover full legal representation — not just advice.

Tier 1 — Deepest subsidy
PCHI ≤ SGD 1,500
80% reduction on professional fees
  • Full court representation included
  • Document drafting and review
  • Legal advice and strategy
  • Standard disbursements charged at cost
  • Payment plan available on request
Tier 2 — Standard subsidy
PCHI SGD 1,501–3,000
50–70% reduction on professional fees
  • Full court representation included
  • Document drafting and review
  • Legal advice and strategy
  • Standard disbursements charged at cost
  • Instalment arrangements available
Tier 3 — Discretionary
PCHI SGD 3,001–4,500
30–50% reduction — subject to review
  • Assessed on vulnerability factors
  • Supervising solicitor sign-off required
  • Full scope available if approved
  • Standard disbursements charged at cost
  • Senior associate review within 5 days
Disbursements are not subsidised. Court filing fees, stamp duties, process server fees, and other out-of-pocket costs are charged at actual cost regardless of tier. These are typically SGD 200–800 for most civil matters. Clients are informed of estimated disbursements before work begins.
Practice areas

Matters we handle under the low bono programme

Our team covers the areas where moderate-income individuals are most exposed to legal risk and least likely to have access to representation.

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Family law
Divorce, custody, maintenance, division of matrimonial assets
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Employment disputes
Wrongful dismissal, unpaid salary, workplace harassment
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Tenancy & housing
Landlord disputes, unlawful eviction, lease disagreements
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Debt & insolvency
Debt recovery, creditor actions, bankruptcy proceedings
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Criminal defence
Non-capital offences, CLAS-complementary representation
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Immigration matters
Pass renewals, appeals, employment-related immigration issues
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Personal injury
Workplace accidents, traffic incidents, negligence claims
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Probate & estates
Wills, estate administration, letters of administration
Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the programme

No. Pro bono means entirely free legal representation, typically reserved for clients at the very lowest income levels. Low bono means reduced-fee representation — you pay a fraction of the standard market rate, but the lawyer is compensated. This makes the programme financially sustainable and allows for full, ongoing representation rather than one-off advice.
A Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) rejection is actually a common reason clients come to us. LAB applies strict means and merits thresholds. We assess eligibility independently and our income thresholds are higher than LAB's. A prior LAB application — whether successful or not — does not affect your eligibility for our programme.
All low bono matters are handled by admitted advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Junior lawyers may assist, but every matter is supervised by a senior solicitor. You will be told who is handling your matter and who is supervising it before you sign the warrant to act.
Yes. All information submitted in the eligibility assessment is protected by solicitor-client privilege and handled in accordance with our PDPA-compliant data protection policy. We do not share your personal or financial information with any third party without your consent, except where required by law.
You are obliged to notify us if your financial circumstances change materially during the course of your matter. A significant improvement in income may result in a reassessment of your fee tier. We take a practical approach — a modest change in circumstances will not typically result in disruption to your representation.
For straightforward applications, you will receive an indicative outcome within 3 working days of submitting the completed form. Discretionary tier applications (PCHI SGD 3,001–4,500) may take up to 5 working days as they require a senior associate review. Urgent matters — where a court date is within 14 days — are flagged and assessed on an expedited basis.
Start here

Find out if you qualify — in 15 minutes.

Complete the eligibility assessment online. No fees, no obligation. Our team reviews every application personally.

Start eligibility assessment Email us directly

Or call +65 9893 1893 · Mon–Fri, 9 am–5:30 pm · support@regallaw.com.sg

Eligibility assessment

Apply for low bono services

Complete all sections below. Your information is protected by solicitor-client privilege and handled in accordance with our PDPA-compliant data protection policy.

👤 Personal information
🏠 Household composition
💰 Financial information

Monthly figures in SGD. Include all sources across all household members.

Total gross household incomeSGD 0
Household size—
Per capita household income (PCHI)—
⚖️ Nature of legal matter
✍️ Access to justice factors

These factors help us assess vulnerability beyond income. Select all that apply.

📝 Declaration

Providing false information may result in immediate withdrawal of services and may constitute an offence.

    Confidentiality notice: Information submitted in this form is protected by solicitor-client privilege and will be used solely to determine eligibility for low bono services. Low bono services at Regal Law LLC are offered at a fee reduction of 50–80% of standard rates. Eligibility does not guarantee representation and is subject to conflict checks and lawyer availability.