Find a Lawyer in Mons

Mons and its region have experienced an economic history marked by the mining and steel industries. Although these activities have now disappeared, they have left their mark on local legal practice. Mons lawyers have supported generations of workers in their dealings with employers, developing solid expertise in employment and social law.

The Mons Courts of Justice, located at rue des Droits de l'Homme 1, are the heart of judicial life in western Hainaut. This building houses the court of first instance, the labour tribunal, and the commercial court. Hearings are held daily, dealing with civil, family, commercial, and criminal disputes.

The Mons Legal Aid Office is particularly active and accessible. Aware of the economic difficulties that many residents of the region are going through, the bar has established an efficient duty session system. Free consultations are organised on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1pm to 2pm on the ground floor of the Courts of Justice, without appointment. Legal advice is also available Monday to Friday from 11am, for a maximum of 10 people per session.

First-line legal aid (free initial advice) is open to all, regardless of income level. Second-line aid (pro deo lawyer) is granted according to the usual income criteria: fully free aid below 1,526 euros/month for a single person, partially free aid up to 1,817 euros. The thresholds are revised each year in September.

The Mons bar covers an extensive territory that includes major towns such as La Louviere, Soignies, and Enghien. This geography explains the diversity of cases handled: rural disputes in the Hainaut countryside, industrial disputes around La Louviere, cross-border issues with France.

The proximity of the French border also brings specific cases: cross-border workers, Franco-Belgian mixed couples, inheritances involving property on both sides of the border. Some Mons lawyers have specialised in these cross-border matters.

The fees of Mons lawyers are generally accessible, reflecting the economic reality of the region. An initial consultation costs between 50 and 100 euros for a duration of 30 minutes to one hour.

For handling a case, the hourly rate is between 90 and 150 euros for an established lawyer. Some lawyers offer fixed fees for standardised procedures.

Legal aid is widely accessible. If your income is below the legal thresholds, a pro deo lawyer will be assigned to assist you free of charge or for a reduced contribution. Contact the Legal Aid Office at 065 379 704 for more information.