Can I talk to an attorney for free?
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Can I talk to an attorney for free?
24-Hour Free Legal Help Hotline. If you have a pressing legal issue, call 1-800-ATTORNEY today to discuss the facts of your case with a lawyer (calls accepted 24/7). The law varies from state to state, and those giving legal advice will often have differing opinions, and may not even be licensed to practice law.
What is a legal question?
In law, a question of law, also known as a point of law, is a question that must be answered by applying relevant legal principles to interpretation of the law. They thus may refer a case back to a lower court to re-apply the law and answer any fact-based evaluations based on their answer on the application of the law.
What is free lawyer called?
What is a pro bono program? Pro bono programs help low-income people find volunteer lawyers who are willing to handle their cases for free. These programs usually are sponsored by state or local bar associations.
Can you get free lawyers?
Where can I get legal advice? Our lawyers give free legal advice at locations across New South Wales including legal aid offices, courts, community organisations, prisons and hospitals. Call the free legal help line LawAccess NSW on to find a service near you or search for a Legal Aid NSW service near you.
Will lawyers take payment plans?
Lawyers are not required to offer payment plans; they do it to enable their clients to hire them. Each law office will be different, and you should speak to your attorney directly about their options for payment plans. But in general, lawyers are much more aware of their client’s finances than, say, doctors.
Is everyone entitled to legal aid?
Only those who do not have the means to pay for private legal representation are granted Legal Aid. Those who meet the criteria for taxpayer-funded legal services are already marginalised and disadvantaged.
Does legal aid have to be repaid?
Under s43B(1) of the Act a court or tribunal may order a private legal practitioner to repay to Legal Aid NSW the whole, or part, of any money paid by Legal Aid NSW to the practitioner.
Can you still get legal aid for a divorce?
Legal aid is no longer available to pay the legal costs of divorce or dissolution unless there’s been domestic abuse, violence or child abduction. This includes financial abuse. However, you can apply for legal aid to pay for mediation, although this is means-tested.
Can I apply for legal aid myself?
If you need ongoing legal help you can apply for a grant of aid. Call the free legal help line LawAccess NSW on to find an advice service or find a Legal Aid NSW service near you. If you need ongoing help from a lawyer, you can apply for a grant of aid.
How do you find the legal representation?
A good way to begin a search for legal representation is to ask trusted friends, relatives, or business associates if they know of a reputable attorney or representative. You can also find an attorney by consulting a local telephone directory, or your state’s bar association website.
Can I get legal aid on universal credit?
However, Universal Credit has a wider scope than the existing passporting benefits that it replaces. This means that people who would have been in receipt of certain current non-passported benefits will, once they become entitled to Universal Credit, become eligible for passporting to free legal aid.
Who can apply for legal aid in Australia?
A grant of Legal Aid may be available for family law, criminal law and some civil law cases. In order to obtain a grant of Legal Aid an individual must meet a means test and other criteria. Services provided by Legal Aid and guidelines for approval vary depending on the state/territory in which it is located.