I need a pro bono lawyer to help me get custody and adopt my granddaughter. I do not know how to go about finding one>
2007-03-08 14:53:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Contact your local bar association office.
Try www.findlaw.com
Good luck!
2007-03-08 15:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are from but in the United States their are many activist groups that are for the legal rights of grandparents, I would google grandparents rights activist groups, and see what shows up, many of these groups could help you find a pro bono lawyer that specializes in this type of law.
2007-03-08 22:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by reshadow31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I do not know what state you live in, you could contact your state's bar association. Each bar association has a list of lawyers who do pro bono work.
Also, you can look up Martindale-Hubbell (www.martindale.com). Martindale-Hubbell is a nationwide database of attorney and it provides an online listing of all lawyers and areas of practice. So you can search your state and city as well as a particular area of practice such as custody.
2007-03-08 23:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Edward L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you won't, that's not what they are in business for. You might find a lawyer to do your case pro bono, but you will still have to pay the associated costs. unless you have a case that will get them some free publicity they may underwrite the whole thing.
2007-03-08 23:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by rickv8356 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state's bar association. They have a directory of lawyers willing to do low- or no-cost work (though you have to convince any lawyer you talk with to take your case).
I did that for something I needed. The first three attorneys said no but good luck. The fourth guy was starting his own practice and needed the clients - and he did fantastic work for me. Just keep plugging to find one.
Of course, you DO have to have a reasonable case, especially for a civil matter like yours.
2007-03-08 22:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yellow pages are one option.
Another is to contact your local county or state bar associate. Most have a referral hotline, and will help you find an attorney that meets your needs and price range.
You can also try looking for legal aid clinics. Many counties and states have public or non-profit groups that provide free or low-cost legal advice for certain matters, often including family law issues.
2007-03-08 22:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-08 22:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local chapter of Legal Aid. (I do hope there is one in your area.) Mine is simply listed in the Yellow Pages under Attorneys. ...We don't have family law specialists who volunteer in my little town - but there are some areas where some do.
Good luck. Peace. --De
2007-03-08 23:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the U2 CDs in his collection.
2007-03-09 06:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the yellow pages.
call each one of them ,and explain your situation.
Ask the lawyers for contacts.
2007-03-08 22:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋