Choosing Lawyer
Learn what questions to ask when choosing a lawyer and find organizations that give free legal advice.
Decide what kind of lawyer you need before looking for one.
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Do you have a legal problem?
First you need to determine whether you have a legal issue or simply a problem.
Maybe you don't like your downstairs neighbor playing loud music during the day.
But, if they're not breaking any laws, what you have is a personal matter, not a legal one.
A legal problem is one that can be solved by using the law.
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Free Legal Advice
You can often talk to a lawyer for free for at least the first conversation, ask questions about their experience and fees.
Find programs that offer ways to get legal aid with low incomes such as LSC, LawHelp.org, American Bar Association Free Legal Answers, Directory of Law School Pro Bono Programs etc.
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Help For Military
Find free legal help for military members, veterans and their families from Stateside Legal, Legal Help for Veterans or Armed Forces Legal Assistance etc.
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How do I find legal advice online?
Here are step-by-step instructions to researching online.
Start with Avvo.
You'll find plenty of free legal advice in Avvo's guides with information on over 1,000 legal topics and over 7 million questions and answers.
Just remember that laws can vary significantly from state to state.
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Overview
This article provides the reader with tips and resources for finding free legal advice, including what questions to ask when choosing an attorney, organizations that give free legal advice, and programs that offer low cost legal services.
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Where can I get free legal help?
LawHelp.org - Find free legal aid near you and get answers to your legal questions.
These services are for people with low to moderate incomes.
American Bar Association free legal answers - This site lets people with low incomes ask questions online and have a lawyer answer them.
They will not answer questions involving crimes.
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Where can I get help with a criminal law matter?
Welcome to the Get Help Now section of FindLaw's Criminal Law Center.
Below you will find links to quick help with a criminal law matter -- including:
finding an Criminal Legal Help - FindLaw Skip to main content For Legal Professionals Find a Lawyer Find a Lawyer Legal Forms & Services Legal Forms & Services . 