We help over 2 million people access justice each year\r\n\r\nThe Legal Services Commission runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to get people the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of problems.\r\n\r\nOur vision is to make sure people can access the help they need to address their problems.\r\n\r\nThe Community Legal Service helps people with civil legal problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing.\r\n\r\nThe Criminal Defence Service helps people who are under police investigation or facing criminal charges.