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Free legal advice at the House of Justice and Law in the 13th!

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Allowing citizens to be informed about their rights and receive the necessary legal assistance is the goal of the Houses of Justice and Law (M.J.D.). Already present in the 10th, 15th, and 17th arrondissements, a new location was opened to the public on February 2nd within the Paris city limits, in the 13th. This new facility stands out as the 150th M.J.D. in France


Many Legal Fields Covered by the M.J.D. of the 13th District

A legal or administrative issue, a question about a process, a doubt about a procedure… The Maison de la Justice et du Droit of the 13th District is dedicated to providing you with answers and solutions, for free. These anonymous and confidential consultations can cover family law, employment law, housing, protected adults, consumer rights, access to French nationality, immigration law, fighting discrimination, and support for victims. 


Legal and Justice Professionals at Your Service via Walk-in Hours

How does it work? You can visit in person or contact them by phone or email.

l to explain your issue. You will be offered an appointment slot with a qualified person to assist you — notaries, legal experts, mediators, Defender of Rights, judicial commissioners, representatives from the Public Prosecutor’s Office, etc. 

Meanwhile, the capital also has many PAD (Points of Access to Law) that also allow you to get legal information and consultations for free, but strictly by appointment. They are located in the 13th, 15th, 18th, 19th, and 20th districts. 


Maison de Justice et du Droit Paris Sud-Est
45, allée Paris-Ivry — 13th
From Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 5 PM
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