GULU REGIONAL OFFICE

SENIOR COUNSEL, ELIZABETH NYAKWEIBARA

Head, Gulu Regional Office

About Us

The Gulu Regional Office aspires to be a cornerstone of legal support within the Lango, Acholi, and parts of the Bunyoro sub-regions. Its goal is to deliver responsive, efficient, and accessible legal advice and services that uphold the rule of law, reinforce good governance, and promote due process for all. The Office is also committed to strengthening local government operations and serving the public with dedication to justice and legal empowerment.

This aspiration aligns closely with the Office’s mission, mandate, and vision by expanding access to legal frameworks and support systems, thereby advancing governance and justice at the regional level. In executing its duties, the Office is guided by core values of integrity, accessibility, responsiveness, gender equity, fairness, empowerment, professional excellence, and respect for the rule of law. These principles foster a supportive, fair, and effective legal environment.

The Gulu Regional Office is headed by a Regional Head and is supported by two Senior State Attorneys, three State Attorneys, and five support staff. The Office serves a wide jurisdiction covering two cities and twenty districts, namely: Gulu City, Lira City, Alebtong, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Oyam, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, Kwania, Gulu, Omoro, Pader, Lamwo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru, Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo, and Buliisa.

In executing its mandate, the Office attends to four High Court circuits located in Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, and Masindi, as well as all 103 Magisterial Courts within its jurisdiction. Additionally, the Office represents Government, its allied institutions, and Local Governments before superior courts and specialized tribunals. These include the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court for appellate and constitutional matters, the Human Rights Tribunal for complaints against Government entities, and the Industrial Court for employment-related disputes.

Meet Our Staff

Isingoma Alex

Isingoma Alex

State Attorney

State Attorney

State Attorney

Principal State Attorney

Our Vision, Mandate and Coverage

We aspire to be a cornerstone of legal support in the Lango, Acholi and part of Bunyoro subregions, enabling responsive, efficient, and accessible legal advice and services that uphold the rule of law, reinforce good governance, and support due process for all by also strengthening local government operations and serving the public with dedication to justice and legal empowerment.

Our Mandate is to provide legal advisory services to support the Minister, Attorney General, and Solicitor General in fulfilling their constitutional duties to advise Government, Local Governments, and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) by legal representation of Government, its agencies, and allied bodies in national Courts of Judicature, Tribunals, and Commissions and ensuring that estates of deceased persons, missing persons, and persons of unsound mind are administered in accordance with Uganda’s Succession Laws

The Regional Office covers a total of 2 cities and 20 districts namely; Gulu City, Lira City, Alebtong, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Oyam, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, Kwania, Gulu, Omoro, Pader, Lamwo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru, Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Buliisa. It attends to a total of 4 High Court circuits in Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, Masindi and all 103 Magisterial Courts in Alebtong, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Lira City, Oyam, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, Kwania, Gulu, Gulu City, Omoro, Pader, Lamwo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru, Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Buliisa.

Our Services

Legal Advisory Services

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Civil Litigation Services

This Office is charged with:  legal representation of Government, its agencies and allied bodies in national, regional and international Courts of Law and Tribunals and Commissions.
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Administrator General Services

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Get In Touch with Us

call us

123-456-7890

Email Us

[email protected]

Opening Hours

8:00 AM - 17:00 PM

Visit Us

Street name, 22135
Gulu, Uganda

FAQ

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA) is responsible for promoting the rule of law, constitutionalism, access to justice, and good governance in Uganda. The Ministry serves as the Government’s principal legal institution and provides legal support to Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and the public.

Its major functions include:

  • Drafting laws and legal instruments
  • Representing Government in court
  • Providing legal advisory services
  • Regulating the legal profession
  • Administering estates of deceased persons
  • Supporting constitutional affairs and human rights
  • Coordinating justice sector reforms under the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS)

The Ministry headquarters is located at:

PLOT 98–102, Katalima Road, Naguru, Kampala
JLOS Towers
P.O. Box 7183 Kampala, Uganda.

The Ministry operates through several specialized directorates and departments, including:

a) Law Council

The Law Council regulates the legal profession in Uganda. Its responsibilities include:

  • Licensing advocates/lawyers
  • Accrediting legal education institutions
  • Supervising legal aid service providers
  • Enforcing professional ethics and discipline among advocates

b) Administrator General’s Office

The Administrator General’s Office handles:

  • Administration of estates of deceased persons
  • Guardianship matters
  • Management of property for missing persons and minors
  • Issuing certificates related to succession and inheritance matters

c) Directorate of Legal Advisory Services

This directorate:

  • Provides legal opinions to Government institutions
  • Reviews Government contracts and agreements
  • Advises Ministries on constitutional and legal compliance
  • Supports negotiations involving Government

d) Directorate of Civil Litigation

The Directorate of Civil Litigation:

  • Represents Government in civil court cases
  • Defends Government institutions in lawsuits
  • Handles compensation claims involving Government
  • Coordinates Government legal representation nationwide

e) First Parliamentary Counsel (FPC)

The Directorate of First Parliamentary Counsel is responsible for:

  • Drafting Bills and Acts of Parliament
  • Preparing statutory instruments and regulations
  • Reviewing laws for consistency with the Constitution
  • Supporting legislative reforms

The Administrator General’s Office provides succession and estate administration services such as:

  • Letters of administration guidance
  • Handling disputes related to inheritance
  • Management of estates where no executor exists
  • Protecting interests of children and vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Supervision of estate administrators

Citizens commonly visit this office when a family member dies without leaving a will.

The Law Council ensures professionalism and ethical conduct in the legal sector by:

  • Issuing practicing certificates to advocates
  • Registering legal apprentices
  • Accrediting law schools and legal training institutions
  • Investigating complaints against lawyers
  • Disciplining advocates who violate professional standards

The Law Council also promotes access to legal aid services across Uganda.

The Directorate of Civil Litigation protects Government interests in courts of law by:

  • Representing Government Ministries and agencies in civil cases
  • Managing compensation and liability claims
  • Handling constitutional petitions involving Government
  • Coordinating with external advocates where necessary

This directorate helps reduce financial loss to Government through effective legal defense and dispute management.

The Directorate of First Parliamentary Counsel is the Government’s principal legislative drafting office.

Its key responsibilities include:

  • Drafting Government Bills before presentation to Parliament
  • Drafting statutory instruments and legal notices
  • Reviewing old laws and proposing reforms
  • Ensuring laws comply with the Constitution of Uganda

Examples of laws drafted through this office include amendments to taxation laws, land laws, and digital governance regulations.

Yes. The Ministry has several regional offices to improve access to justice and legal services across Uganda.

Regional offices are located in:

  • Mbarara
  • Mbale
  • Moroto
  • Iganga
  • Hoima
  • Kabale
  • Fort Portal
  • Lira
  • Arua
  • Soroti
  • Masaka
  • Gulu

These offices mainly support:

  • Administrator General services
  • Legal advisory support
  • Registration and justice-related public services
  • Community outreach and sensitization

The regional offices reduce the need for citizens to travel to Kampala for legal assistance.

Citizens can access Ministry services by:

  • Visiting the headquarters at JLOS Towers in Naguru, Kampala
  • Visiting regional offices nearest to them
  • Writing through the official postal address:
    P.O. Box 7183 Kampala
  • Accessing official Government communication channels and Ministry service desks

Common services sought by citizens include:

  • Estate administration
  • Verification of advocates
  • Government legal documentation
  • Constitutional and legal guidance
  • Legal profession licensing inquiries

For official updates and services, visit
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Uganda