Stenbroens Jurister

What Stenbroens Jurister does

Stenbroens Jurister is a Danish non-profit legal aid organization founded in June 2021 in Copenhagen, immediately after the collapse of Gadejuristen. All former employees of Gadejuristen reconstituted the street-based legal aid model under a new name, initially operating without pay before securing establishment grants from Dreyers Fond and Oak Foundation Denmark. The organization provides free legal counseling and representation to homeless individuals, drug users, sex workers, Greenlandic/Inuit people in Denmark, and other particularly vulnerable populations. Services are delivered through walk-in clinics in Copenhagen and Aarhus, street outreach in Vesterbro and the Aarhus harbor area, phone/email support, and a Greenlandic-language legal aid line. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is professional legal services delivered by ~8 lawyers supported by law students and a street worker.

The business model is non-profit and grant-funded, with all services provided at no cost to clients. Revenue (undisclosed) is derived from a mix of private foundation grants (Dreyers Fond, Oak Foundation Denmark, Hoffmann og Husmans Fond, Salling Fondene, Karnov Group) and government funding through the Danish Ministry of Justice (Civilstyrelsen) and Socialstyrelsen. Pro bono legal support from major Danish law firms (Accura, Bech-Bruun, Clemens, DLA Piper, Gorrissen Federspiel) is a complementary in-kind contribution. The organization also generates policy impact through structured advocacy campaigns (Gulekort on drug possession, Ret til Bank on banking access, Ret til Socialtandpleje on dental care, ABC om rettigheder on substitution treatment rights) and free street law courses for law students.

By 2025, Stenbroens Jurister had handled over 10,000 cases since founding, with 1,798 cases advised in 2022 alone across 54 municipalities. The organization has received substantial recognition including the Dreyers Pris 2023 (DKK 1,000,000), the Law Firm Network Community Impact Award 2024, and Hjemløseprisen 2025. Governance includes a board with user-experience representation (former homeless individuals, sex worker advocates, social professionals) and is fully independent of government authorities by design.

Name

Stenbroens Jurister

Legal name

Stenbroens Jurister

Website

https://stenbroensjurister.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stenbroens Jurister is a Danish non-profit founded in 2021 that provides free legal aid to homeless individuals, drug users, sex workers, and Inuit people in Denmark. It operates walk-in clinics in Copenhagen and Aarhus, conducts street outreach, and runs advocacy campaigns on social rights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Free legal aid
• Street law services
• Social legal aid
• Pro bono law
• Walk-in legal clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Private Support: Primary funding from private foundations including Dreyers Fond, Oak Foundation Denmark, Hoffmann og Husmans Fond, Salling Fondene, and Karnov Group. Additional support from law firms and other corporate donors.
2. Government Funding: Funding from Folketinget (Danish Parliament) allocated through Civilstyrelsen (Ministry of Justice) and Socialstyrelsen (Social Agency).
3. Pro Bono Legal Support: Support from law firms including Accura, Bech-Bruun, Clemens, DLA Piper, Gorrissen Federspiel providing pro bono legal assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stenbroens Jurister provides free legal counseling, advocacy, and representation to homeless individuals, drug users, sex workers, and other particularly vulnerable populations in Denmark. Services are delivered via walk-in clinics in Copenhagen and Aarhus, street outreach, phone, and email, with specialized legal aid available in Greenlandic for Inuit clients. The organization also runs public information campaigns and street law courses for law students.

Product overview

Stenbroens Jurister is a specialized NGO providing free legal aid for homeless, drug-dependent individuals, sex workers, and other particularly vulnerable populations in Denmark. The organization operates as a unified legal aid service with two physical legal clinics (in Copenhagen and Aarhus), street outreach legal services, and specialized campaigns. Key offerings include: free legal counseling and representation covering housing, benefits, drug possession, access to healthcare and treatment; public education campaigns on rights (Gulekort on drug possession, Ret til Bank on banking rights, Ret til Social Tandpleje on dental care, ABC om Rettigheder on substitution treatment); educational programs (Kursus i Gadenær Jura for law students); and specialized Greenlandic-language legal services for Inuit in Denmark. The organization works completely independently of government authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gratis Retshjælp (Free Legal Aid) Free legal counseling and representation for homeless, drug-dependent, sex workers, and other particularly vulnerable individuals in Denmark, covering cases involving housing, benefits, drug possession, access to treatment, banking rights, and other basic welfare issues.
• Retshjælpsklinik København (Copenhagen Legal Clinic) Walk-in legal clinic located at Abel Cathrines Gade 21, st.th., 1654 Copenhagen V, open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10-15. Services available without appointment to vulnerable individuals from all over Denmark.
• Retshjælpsklinik Aarhus (Aarhus Legal Clinic) Walk-in legal clinic at Svendborgrampen 10, 8000 Aarhus C, open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10-15. Located at the premises of the national homeless organization SAND, with street outreach in the harbor area.
• Retshjælp på Grønlandsk (Greenlandic-Language Legal Aid) Specialized legal aid service provided in Greenlandic language for Inuit/Greenlanders in Denmark who have special legal needs related to their rights in Denmark. Available at phone 47474711 and email [email protected].
• Kursus i Gadenær Jura (Street Law Course) Free educational course for law students providing insight into life and legislation at the bottom of society, visiting relevant organizations and including legal presentations from Stenbroens Jurister specialists. Available in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 cases handled for homeless and vulnerable since establishment in 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kraka AdvisorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the report 'Incitamenter i hjemløseindsatsen' (Incentives in Homelessness Efforts) analyzing the proposed homelessness reform and providing policy recommendations.
• Sexarbejdernes Interesseorganisation (SIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Stenbroens Jurister to develop 10 recommendations for improving conditions for people who sell sex in Denmark.
• The Red VancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Stenbroens Jurister to develop 10 recommendations for improving conditions for people who sell sex in Denmark. Collaboration on educational course for law students.
• Finanstilsynet (Danish Financial Supervisory Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Q&A guide for banks and socially vulnerable about access to basic payment accounts in dialogue with Stenbroens Jurister.
• Finans DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntered agreement with KL (Kommunernes Landsforening) on how to verify homeless people's identity for account opening and practical solutions for card and code delivery.
• KONTRA CoffeeminorOthersProvides in-kind support through coffee donations.
• Djøf ForlagminorOthersProvides in-kind support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Flygtningehjælp (Danish Refugee Council): Denmark's largest refugee and displacement NGO with a broader mandate including legal aid, integration, and humanitarian operations. Comparable as a large-scale legal aid provider for vulnerable populations in Denmark with significant foundation and government funding.
• Danske Advokater: Danish bar association that channels pro bono legal support to Stenbroens Jurister. Comparable as a broader legal-sector institution that enables legal aid delivery to vulnerable populations across Denmark.

Others

• Kofoeds Skole: Copenhagen-based social services organization providing education, counseling, and support for marginalized individuals including homeless and people with substance dependencies. Complementary service provider in Stenbroens' same client ecosystem.
• SIO (Sexarbejdernes Interesseorganisation): Danish sex worker advocacy organization led by Jelena Seidel (Vice Chair of Stenbroens Jurister's board). Co-develops policy recommendations and educational materials with Stenbroens, sharing a focus on sex worker rights.
• SAND - De Hjemløses Landsorganisation: National homeless advocacy organization in Denmark and Stenbroens Jurister's partner for the Aarhus clinic location. Comparable as it serves the same homeless population but focuses on advocacy and policy rather than direct legal aid.
• Reden: Copenhagen-based NGO supporting women in sex work — a target population Stenbroens Jurister serves through legal aid. Operates as a partner and complementary service provider in the same vulnerable-population ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Gadejuristen: The original Danish street-law organization that collapsed in 2021, after which Stenbroens Jurister was founded by all former staff. Gadejuristen continues to operate and replicates the same specialized legal aid model for Denmark's vulnerable populations.
• Avocats Sans Frontières (Lawyers Without Borders): International NGO providing free legal aid to marginalized populations and supporting human rights defenders. Comparable as a non-profit delivering legal services to vulnerable populations with a similar professional services + advocacy hybrid model.
• Amali: Danish NGO providing free legal aid specifically to refugees and immigrants — sharing Stenbroens' model of specialized free legal services for a defined vulnerable population, with similar funding from foundations and pro bono law firms.
• Justice Defenders: International legal aid organization (formerly African Prisons Project) that deploys lawyers to defend marginalized populations in prisons and underserved communities. Closely comparable model of street-level legal aid with strong training and education components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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