Learn about our mission, history, and the people behind the Duty Lawyer Service.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the homepage of the Duty Lawyer Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
I hope you will find our homepage useful and informative.
The Duty Lawyer Service is an organization fully subvented by the Hong Kong SAR Government. It was first established in 1978. It is managed by the Hong Kong Bar Association and the Law Society of Hong Kong through a governing council and is administered by a legally qualified Administrator. The Duty Lawyer Service offers four legal assistance schemes to complement the legal aid services provided by the Legal Aid Department.
Legal representation in Magistrates' Courts for eligible defendants.
Preliminary legal advice at 9 centres across Hong Kong. Completely free.
Recorded legal information on 81 topics, available 24/7.
Legal assistance for non-refoulement claimants. Completely free.
The Council of the Duty Lawyer Service consists of four members nominated by the Hong Kong Bar Association, four members nominated by the Law Society of Hong Kong, three lay members, and the Administrator.
| Name | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Henry L.W. Fung | Administrator (Ex-officio) | Duty Lawyer Service |
| Mrs. Cecilia K.W. Wong | Chairman | The Law Society of Hong Kong |
| Mr. Charles J Chan | Deputy Chairman | Hong Kong Bar Association |
| Ms. Maggie P.K. Wong, S.C. | Member | Hong Kong Bar Association |
| Ms. Pauline P L Leung | Member | Hong Kong Bar Association |
| Ms. Kennis C K Tai | Member | Hong Kong Bar Association |
| Ms. Bonita B.Y. Chan | Member | The Law Society of Hong Kong |
| Mr. Stephen W.S. Hung | Member | The Law Society of Hong Kong |
| Ms Melissa Kaye Pang, BBS, MH, JP | Member | The Law Society of Hong Kong |
| Dr. Henry C.L. Au Yeung, JP, MH | Lay Member | — |
| Mr. David S.C. Kwok | Lay Member | — |
| Mr. Charles M.C. Yeung | Lay Member | — |
In 2025, the average attendance rate of Council members at meetings is 63.64%.
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