There are many sources of legal advice

There are two Citizens Advice Bureaux in East Lothian, one in Musselburgh and the other in Haddington. They operate independently, within the framework of Citizens Advice Scotland and are staffed mainly by volunteers supported by professional managers. They are committed to providing advice on a wide range of subjects to any citizen.

Volunteers come from all walks of life and a wide range of age groups. They receive specialized training by CAB to provide the best possible service for the clients.Although the government, through East Lothian Council and other sources, contributes towards funding the CABx, they are independent organisations, which are not obliged to follow the government 'line'.The advice is free, confidential and impartial. It ranges over a wide area of subjects, from financial matters, through for example, to eviction, mortgage repossessions and relationship breakdown. 

CABx are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading (O.F.T) to provide a debt counselling service. The CAB's say that they: 'aim to empower and enable clients to make informed choices and take appropriate action regarding their circumstances, by providing information and advice and assistance.'

Musselburgh Citizens Advice Bureau,141 High Street Musselburgh EH21 7DD
Tel: 0131 653 2748   /  0131 653 2544     Fax: 0131 665 1411 e-mail: bureau@musselburghcab.casonline.org.uk

The office is open from 1000-1230 and from 1330-1630 Mon-weds & Friday and from 1000-1230 only on Thursday.

Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau, 46 Court Street Haddington East Lothian EH41 3JE TEL: 01620 824471FAX: 01620 822390  e-mail: http://www.haddington.cab.care4free.net/form.htm

The office is open for appointments, drop-in and telephone enquiries from 1000-1230- Monday to Friday, and in the afternoon for appointments only. You can find out more here.