Find a Village Lawyer Near You
Search Korea's Ministry of Justice public data to find the volunteer Village Lawyer (Maeul Byeonhosa) and the local government officer assigned to your town, county or rural district — completely free.
What is the Village Lawyer system?
The Village Lawyer system (마을변호사 · Maeul Byeonhosa) is a public-interest legal-aid program run jointly by the Ministry of Justice and the Korean Bar Association since 2013. Many rural villages, fishing communities and remote districts in Korea have no practicing lawyer nearby, so residents there have historically had little access to legal advice. To close that gap, a volunteer lawyer is appointed to each such town, giving every resident — regardless of where they live — a way to reach a real attorney.How it works & who it helps
- Free, remote consultation. Residents can consult their assigned Village Lawyer by phone, fax or email without travelling to a law office. First-stage legal advice is provided free of charge.
- A local officer bridges the way. Each town has a Village Officer (마을 담당공무원) at the local district / county office who helps residents describe their problem and connects them to the lawyer.
- For underserved areas. It is designed for legally underserved regions — rural, agricultural, fishing and island communities — and for residents who find it hard to access legal services.
- Everyday matters. Typical questions involve neighbour and land disputes, family and inheritance issues, small debts, contracts, consumer problems and administrative procedures.
Use the filters below to choose your region. You will see the Village Lawyer assigned to each town, together with the Village / County Officer who can help you make contact.
Village Lawyer — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Village Lawyer (Maeul Byeonhosa) system?
A public-interest program run by Korea's Ministry of Justice and the Korean Bar Association since 2013. Residents of underserved areas with no nearby lawyer can get free legal consultation by phone, fax or email from a volunteer lawyer assigned to their town.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Village Lawyer consultations are free; volunteer lawyers donate their time to advise residents on everyday legal matters.
How do I find the Village Lawyer for my area?
Select your province and district above to see the assigned Village Lawyer and local government officer. For exact contact details, check with your local district office.
What can a Village Lawyer help with?
Everyday legal issues such as leases, neighbor disputes, debts, inheritance and family matters.
Data source & usage notice
The Village Lawyer and officer information on this page is provided by the open API "Ministry of Justice — Village Lawyer Status by Region" (법무부_마을변호사 지역별 현황) on Korea's public data portal (data.go.kr).
Source: Public Data Portal — Ministry of Justice, Village Lawyer Status by Region · Provider: Ministry of Justice (대한민국 법무부) · License: open use, no restrictions (attribution required) ·
※ This information reproduces public data as provided; appointment status may change over time. For an accurate contact and the latest assignment, please check with your local district / county office (the Village Officer) or the Ministry of Justice Village Lawyer guide.