English-speaking Lawyers & Legal Aid in Denmark
How to find English-speaking lawyers and legal aid in Denmark: example firms and NGOs, help for refugees and students, emergency numbers, and official directories.
Overview: getting legal help in English
⚖️ Law firms & solicitors
Most major-city firms work in English: contracts, immigration, employment, tenancy, family, business, consumer law.
🤝 Public legal aid (retshjælp)
Free/low-cost advice for eligible cases. Often English-friendly; varies by office and topic.
🏛️ Specialist & NGO support
Dedicated help for refugees/asylum, tenants, students, and victims of crime.
English-speaking law firms: example offices
NJORD Law Firm (Copenhagen)
Pilestræde 58, 1112 København K
Advokatfirmaet Ulrik Jepsen (Aarhus)
Frederiksgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C
Focus Advokater (Odense)
Englandsgade 25, 5000 Odense C
Legal aid & free advice
Copenhagen Legal Aid (Retshjælpen)
Stormgade 20, 1555 København V
Aarhus Legal Aid
Vester Allé 8, 8000 Aarhus C
Odense Legal Aid
Østre Stationsvej 33, 1. sal, 5000 Odense C
Help for refugees & asylum seekers
Danish Refugee Council
Free legal counselling for asylum seekers, refugees & families.
Refugees Welcome
Individual case help and advocacy in English.
Asylum Legal Aid (Asylretshjælpen)
Advice for asylum, family reunification, and appeals.
Legal help for students
Studenterrådgivningen
Counselling for international students (including rights, residence).
Danish Student Unions (DSF)
Guidance on contracts, tenancy, academic rights.
Lejernes Landsorganisation (LLO)
Tenancy advice and legal aid for renters.
Business law & corporate services
Bech-Bruun
Full-service corporate, startup, contract & IP (English).
Plesner
Corporate, commercial, M&A advice (English).
Startups & entrepreneurs
Official business portal (registration, legal structures).
Legal emergency & after hours
Police & immediate help
Emergency: 112 (English spoken)
Non-emergency police: 114
Victim Support Denmark
Free, confidential support for crime victims.
Danish Bar & Law Society
Complaints, discipline, and guidance.
Useful resources & official links
🔎 Find a lawyer
🤝 Legal aid overview
⚖️ Bar & Law Society
📜 Retshjælp rules (DK)
🛡️ Victim Support
ℹ️ Justice system guide
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Frequently asked questions
🗣️ Do lawyers speak English?
Yes—especially at larger firms and legal aid offices in major cities. Confirm when booking.
🤝 How do I get free legal aid?
Eligibility depends on income and case type. Contact your local retshjælp or see the links above.
📚 What issues are covered?
Contracts, housing, employment, family, immigration, business, consumer rights. Legal aid often covers tenancy/social/family topics.
📞 Who to call urgently?
112 for emergencies, 114 for non-emergency police. For urgent legal matters, contact a lawyer or the Bar & Law Society.
📍 How to find a nearby lawyer?
Use the official database at advokatnoeglen.dk or browse firms above.
🛟 NGOs for special help?
Yes—see Refugees Welcome, DRC, LLO (tenants), Victim Support, and student services.