You can also ask your local bar if they offer any of the following free services to people who need legal help: Here`s some information about the types of cases we handle. We regularly reassess our case priorities to ensure that we are providing the best service to our clients, so this list may not include all types of cases we handle. If you have any questions or think you need legal help, call our toll-free helpline or submit an online request to see if we can help. Read our Anti-Discrimination Policy. Please let us know if a special service is needed to provide you with legal assistance. We provide free legal assistance to low-income North Carolina residents in civil cases involving basic human needs such as security, housing, income and more. Choose from the following sections to learn more about your legal rights and obligations. If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you can still access the legal system through your local legal advice and legal aid organization, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people. Information about many of these local services can be found online on the websites listed below. To request free legal assistance from Iowa Legal Aid, call 1-800-532-1275 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
to 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., except Thursday afternoon. If you can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, Legal Aid may be able to help: Colorado Farmworkers Project Provide legal advocacy and representation for farm workers. There are legal aid offices (also called legal counsel) in the United States. Legal consulting firms are non-profit organizations that provide free legal assistance to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. While many legal aid offices only help people with very low incomes, some offices have more flexible income rules. We do not handle criminal or civil matters on behalf of prisoners. We do not treat bodily injury or traffic incidents. We do not handle divorce, alimony, spousal support and equitable distribution, except in exceptional circumstances (learn more about our free do-it-yourself divorce clinics). We do not process new applications for government benefits.
We only process immigration cases for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as survivors of human trafficking and their family members. This guide has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information it contains does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice depends on the specific circumstances of each situation. In addition, the law may vary from state to state. Some of the information in this guide may not be correct for your condition. To find local resources, visit LawHelp.org and select your state. Looking for more information on this topic? Visit LawHelp.org and select your state to find more self-help resources and information about free, low-cost legal aid providers in your area. Your rights in court and how to use Georgia`s criminal and civil justice systems We help our clients maintain the benefits to which they are legally entitled. You can request help from the Arapahoe County Bar Association by filling out the form here.
Someone will contact you to see if you are eligible for help and to determine if someone is available to help you. Non-criminal legal services for individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by SC Legal Services. Some of the types of legal services that may be available include: evictions, bankruptcies, health problems, education, mortgage foreclosures, obstruction of Social Security, employment issues, some limited divorce and custody issues, and food stamp and welfare issues. Legal services programs do not deal with criminal matters; If you have questions about criminal law, visit Public Defence Services. Click here for more information. If you qualify, you can meet with a CLS lawyer in court or apply online at applyonlinecl.org to see if you are eligible for assistance. Your rights if you have a legal problem with money or debt When determining whether a person is eligible for legal aid, income, family size and special financial needs are taken into account. Legal services are free for eligible low-income individuals, but clients are asked to cover legal costs where possible.
LawHelp Interactive helps you fill out legal forms. How to find a consulting office near you: Go to www. LawHelp.org and select the state you live in to find out who in your state can help you solve your legal problem. I do not have legal immigration status. Can legal aid help me? Each legal aid organization has its own rules on who is eligible for its services. However, if you become a victim of a violent crime or domestic violence, legal assistance can help you in any case that protects you from domestic violence or abuse, even if you do not have legal immigration status. If you have been a victim of domestic violence, legal aid can also apply for immigration on your behalf. Some legal consulting firms specialize in a wide range of immigration law issues. Go to www.
LawHelp.orgfor more information about the rules of legal aid offices in your area. Are there cases that are not handled by legal aid? Legal aid in civil matters does not deal with cases of pecuniary damage such as medical professional misconduct or car accidents, traffic offences or criminal cases. (For the difference between civil and criminal law issues, see The differences between the criminal court and the civil court). What can I expect from a litigant? Legal aid lawyers have the same qualifications as other lawyers. Everything you say to your lawyer is confidential, which means it won`t be shared with anyone outside the legal aid office. Since everything you say to your lawyer is confidential, tell your lawyer the truth. Your lawyer can help you better if you tell your lawyer the truth. I am not entitled to legal aid, where can I ask for help? This information has been created to give you general information about the law. This is not legal advice on a specific issue. If you have any questions about the law, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Attorneys Reference Service between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
on weekdays. The number is 799-7100 in Richland or Lexington counties and 1-800-868-2284 in other parts of the state. If you are financially affected by #COVID19, if you have a child living in your home and you earn up to $75,000 per year, you may be eligible for emergency assistance of up to $4,000 (if needed). This money can be used to pay rent/mortgage, cover home or car repairs, pay medical or mental health bills, buy groceries, and more! To apply, visit Colorado.gov/PEAK and apply for Colorado Works/TANF by clicking on „Apply for Benefits“. Call Denver Human Services at 720-944-4347 if you have any questions. Your right to claim public benefits and appeal benefit decisions Many legal advice centres may be able to resolve other issues such as immigration, consumers and disability.
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