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Social Public Legal Advice (ÖRA)

Hamburg residents with low income can turn to ÖRA for low-cost legal consultation, dispute settlement and mediation assistance in all legal fields.

Public Legal Advice, Hamburg, Germany

Public Legal Advice (ÖRA)

ÖRA stands for Öffentliche Rechtsauskunft (meaning 'public legal advice') and is open to all Hamburg residents with low income, including children and young adults. Whether an income qualifies as sufficiently low as to be eligible is assessed on a case by case basis. 

The main office is located at Dammtorstraße 14, with several satellite offices spread throughout the city. Here, experienced legal professionals provide consultation in all legal fields, as well as dispute settlement and mediation assistance. ÖRA advisers can provide practical assistance but cannot represent you in court.

The cost of €15 (or reduced fee €4) covers the first and any further sessions on the same case. Advice-seekers should bring proof of income and fixed charges (e.g. rental costs) along with any documentation on their case. If they don’t feel confident speaking English (or German), they can bring an interpreter.

Please book an appointment in advance by calling (040) 428 43 3072 (available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Important note: ÖRA cannot assist people

  • Who are already receiving legal counsel on the matter.
  • Who have legal protection insurance.
  • Who could receive legal advice from a union or association (e.g. tenants association).

For more information, please see here (German only).

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