2006-09-15 07:18:47 · 9 answers · asked by ZACHARY H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If this is a Criminal Suit you need to petition the court for a public defender For any thing else there are different programs if this didn't answer your question feel free to contact me and be more specific about what you need an attorney for
2006-09-15 07:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by lynx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The county you live in should have a legal aid office. That is the first place to start. I don't know why you need an attorney, but it is actually easier for a criminal non-pay to get an attorney than someone with family law issues (e.g. abusive spouse). ~Sigh~Politics.
2006-09-15 07:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Designchc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local county or state bar association. They often have referral services, and many attorneys will give some limited advice, or even take a case pro-bono or on contingency.
Many cities also have legal aid clinics, where specific types of legal advice are available. Check your local listings.
2006-09-15 07:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of attorneys that do pro bono work at least once a year, because it looks good on their resumes. (And on the company books.) I would suggest calling the Law Society for your area and asking them to refer you to someone who might take your case for free.
2006-09-15 07:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of lawyer you need. If it is for an accident, disability,etc, many will take the case for no money down and they don't get paid unless you win. Otherwise there are Public Defenders who are appointed by the court if you can't afford one.
2006-09-15 07:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are legal aide societies in most good size communities. Most Bar Associations also require that their members do a minimum amount of probono work.
2006-09-15 07:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact legal aid
2006-09-18 07:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Ig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you commit murder in the uk the state is obliged to provide a lawyer free of charge- seeme a bit excessive though
2006-09-15 07:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by Jason A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with people you went to high school with.
2006-09-15 07:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋