Fri proces

Free legal aid in Denmark.Understand fri proces.

Need a lawyer but worried about the cost? Fri proces may help cover certain costs of a civil court case if you meet the requirements. Check where you stand in a few minutes.

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  1. 1Your case
  2. 2Your finances
  3. 3Your result
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What you should knowabout fri proces.

  • 01

    What is fri proces?

    A scheme where the state may pay certain costs of a civil court case. Depending on the case and the grant, this can include lawyer’s fees, court fees and the other side’s legal costs if you lose.

  • 02

    Who can get it?

    It depends on your finances, the type of case and the legal conditions. A low income alone does not guarantee approval. The case itself and your chances of success may also be assessed.

  • 03

    Check your insurance first

    Legal expenses insurance may cover your case. Ask your insurer, and keep a written answer if they say no. A refusal can matter for your next steps, but it does not automatically give you fri proces.

  • 04

    What it doesn’t cover

    Fri proces is for certain civil court cases. It is not free legal advice for every question, and it does not cover every legal problem or administrative case.

Income limits for 2026

The general financial limits for applications in 2026. For 2026 applications, the 2024 annual tax statement is generally used. Income is only one part of the assessment.

DKK404,000Single or separated applicant
DKK513,000Married or living together, combined
DKK+70,000For each child under 18

How to applyfor fri proces.

The rules can be hard to see through. Vejen Til Jura can help you understand the process and prepare the next steps.

  1. Step 1Describe your case

    What happened, who is involved and what you want to achieve.

  2. Step 2Check your insurance

    Find out if legal expenses insurance may cover the case, and keep any decision.

  3. Step 3Gather your finances

    Your annual tax statements, and proof of any big changes in your finances.

  4. Step 4Collect case documents

    Contracts, letters, decisions and other papers about the case.

  5. Step 5Apply the right way

    Fill in your application in our web app, and watch the deadlines.

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The decision is made by the authorities or the court, not by Vejen Til Jura.

Documents youmay need.

Have these ready before you apply. It makes the application faster and easier to assess.

Finances

Annual tax statement

Shows your income. You can download it from skat.dk.

Finances

Proof of big changes

Only if your income has changed a lot, for example payslips or a termination letter.

Insurance

Insurance details

Your policy, and the insurer’s written answer if they said no.

The case

The other party

Name, address and contact details of the person or company.

The case

Case papers

Contracts, letters, emails, decisions and other papers about the case.

Questions aboutfri proces.

  • A scheme where the state may pay certain costs of a civil court case if you meet the conditions.

  • It depends on your finances, the type of case and the legal conditions. A low income alone is not enough to guarantee a grant.

  • The general limits are DKK 404,000 for a single or separated applicant and DKK 513,000 combined for married or cohabiting applicants, plus DKK 70,000 per child under 18. Other conditions also apply.

  • Generally not, if a relevant legal expenses insurance covers the costs. If your insurer refuses, you may be able to apply if you meet the other conditions. Keep the written decision.

  • You can fill in your application in our web app. Where it is decided depends on the type of case: by the authorities or by the relevant court.

  • No. It is for certain civil court cases and does not automatically cover every legal question or administrative case.

  • It depends on the case, the application and the authority handling it. Apply in good time and watch court deadlines.

Unsure how tomove forward?

Start by describing your situation. Vejen Til Jura helps you get an overview and find the right way forward. The decision itself is made by the authorities or the court.

§Get help with fri procesDescribe your situation and see your next steps.Find help near youLegal aid offices and advice clinics across Denmark.

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Last reviewed 17 October 2026

This page is general information, not legal advice. Always check the current rules with the authorities or the court.

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