PALAO FAQs (English)
What is the Public Assistance and Legal Affairs Office (PALAO)?
PALAO is the Quezon City Legal Department’s program that offers free legal advice to QCitizens.
Who can receive legal advice?
Any resident of Quezon City.
Is there a fee to avail of PALAO’s legal consultation?
No, the legal consultation provided by the Quezon City Legal Department is free.
What are the requirements to receive legal advice from PALAO?
Bring a QCitizen ID and document/s related to the legal concern, and complete the PALAO assessment form.
Where can the PALAO assessment form be obtained?
It can be obtained from the City Legal Department at Quezon City Hall.
Where is the Quezon City Legal Department located?
It is located on the 7th floor of the High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall compound.
Is it necessary to get a private attorney before approaching PALAO?
No, you may approach the Quezon City Legal Department directly to receive legal advice.
Is it possible to get legal consultation even if a case is yet to be filed?
Yes, you may seek legal advice to better understand your rights.
PALAO FAQs (Filipino)
Ano ang Public Assistance and Legal Affairs Office (PALAO)?
Ang PALAO ay programa ng Quezon City Legal Department na nagbibigay ng libreng payong legal sa mga QCitizen.
Sino ang maaaring mag-avail ng legal advice?
Sinumang residente ng Quezon City.
May bayad ba ang paghingi ng payong legal sa PALAO?
Wala, libre ang legal consultation nang Quezon City Legal Department.
Ano ang mga kailangan para makatanggap ng libreng payong legal?
Magdala ng QCitizen ID at kahit anong dokumentong may kaugnayan sa iyong legal concern, at saka sagutan ang PALAO Assessment Form.
Saan makukuha ang PALAO assessment form?
Maaaring kunin ito sa tanggapan ng City Legal Department sa Quezon City Hall.
Saan matatagpuan ang Quezon City Legal Department?
Matatagpuan ito sa 7th Floor, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall.
Kailangan bang kumuha ng pribadong abogado bago lumapit sa PALAO?
Hindi, maaaring direktang lumapit sa Quezon City Legal Department para humingi ng legal na payo.
Maaari bang magpakonsulta kahit wala pang naisampang kaso?
Oo, maaaring humingi ng legal na payo para mas maintindihan ang inyong mga karapatan.
