There are sources of free legal aid and advice in many communities, even though this is not always easy to find. Lawyers that work Pro Bono, community based organizations and organizations representing special interest groups are some of the legal resources available. Use these tips to help you find free legal aid and advice.
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Community Based Organizations
Check Community based organizations for free legal aid and legal advice. There are organizations serving the legal needs of people who can't afford to hire a lawyer. Many times these are run by volunteer lawyers who work in private practice, academia or in the government sector. These services are for the general public and don't represent a specific group.
Law services provided by these organizations include; criminal justice, civil law and juvenile delinquency law. Find these community organizations on the internet by searching for "public legal aid", "state legal aid" or free legal assistance" in your city or use a telephone directory.
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BAR Associations
Find your local BAR association. This association may provide free legal assistance or it may have a referral program to help you find free legal aid. These are generally experienced attorneys who do pro bono work for the community they serve.
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Americans with Disability Act Mediation Program
Visit the Americans with Disability Act or ADA internet site to get appropriate legal aid and advice. The ADA sponsors a mediation program that is free of charge to the parties. Appropriate cases are assigned to attorneys who are experienced mediators. The ADA decides if your case can be assigned to a mediator in the program. This program has been designed to assist Americans with disability get legal representation.
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Online Legal Resources
Visit some of the legal internet sites, such as findlaw.com and freeadvice.com to get free legal advice. These sites offer information on many areas of law and their members give free general legal advice and also respond to specific legal questions.
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Make an Informed Decision
Contact these legal sources to find free legal help and information. Ask a lot of questions. Determine what the programs offer, the attorneys experience, background and expertise, and whether you get to choose an attorney. Find out if there are any restrictions, contracts or binding terms before handing your case over to any free legal program.
