Pension Entitlement Centre – Get free legal help if you have problems with your pension, profit-sharing or retirement savings. Information about the law or tools to solve simple legal problems. Upsolve – Find free legal help to declare bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Chapter 7 bankruptcy information remains on your credit file for 10 years. This can make it difficult to get loans, buy a home, get life insurance, or get a job. Learn more about bankruptcy and other options for dealing with debt. Community Legal Aid (855) 255-5342 Toll Free: (800) 649-3718 TTY: (508) 755-3260 Whether your case involves bodily injury (such as a car accident), criminal law, commercial law, family law, etc., it is best to always find a local lawyer who offers free consultations. Legal Assistance for Veterans – Find free legal clinics and other resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with pro bono lawyers who agree to take on their cases free of charge. LawHelp.org – Find free legal aid programs in your community.
Here you will find information about your legal rights by topic, e.g. housing, divorce, family allowances and debt collection. Individual lawyers (also called lawyers) are experts in various areas of law. Some lawyers specialize in a particular area of law, such as commercial, civil, criminal or juvenile law. You need to determine what type of lawyer is right for your legal situation. Once you`ve found a lawyer, ask them about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as «How would you handle my case?» and «What do you charge for your services/what is your fee structure?» In addition to asking friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or checking the phone book, you can find legal help online. LawHelpNY.org provides legal information to New Yorkers who cannot afford a lawyer. LawHelpNY lists more than 600 free legal services projects and organizations with their contact and admission information, as well as more than 4,000 Know Your Rights and self-help resources covering 16 areas of law.
LawHelpNY.org is also available in Spanish. Northeast Legal Aid (978) 458-1465 Toll Free: (800) 336-2262 Seniors Care Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal and senior care agencies. The City Bar Justice Center`s legal helpline provides legal information, advice, and recommendations to low-income New Yorkers who can`t afford a private lawyer or don`t have access to legal representation. The helpline can help you with civil law matters, including matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bankruptcy, debt collection and benefits. Free pro bono legal aid – Find free or low-income legal aid. Federally funded legal aid firms provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. Free legal answers – If you have a low income and qualify for the program, you can direct your civil law questions to the American Bar Association. Volunteer lawyers provide answers free of charge. They will not talk about criminal prosecution. We have found that people are often afraid of lawyers and what they charge for their services.
There is a misconception about how much you have to pay for legal services from a law firm. In fact, there is so much misinformation that most people don`t realize that in many cases it is possible to get free and inexpensive legal aid. Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (617) 742-0625 Toll Free: (800) 552-7046 Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (617) 654-0400 Toll Free: (866) MASS-LRS ((866) 627-7577) TTY: (617) 338-0585 MetroWest Legal Services (508) 620-1830 Toll Free: (800) 696-1501 National Disability Rights Network – Find state-specific legal advice for people with disabilities. There are also many free legal services available online, but we highly recommend taking all online advice with a grain of salt. The law varies from state to state, and those who provide legal advice often have different opinions and may not even be allowed to enforce the law. Here are some of the most popular websites: Free legal representation for low-income people The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers through various projects. The JCBC also strives to provide self-defenders with the support they need to successfully protect their legal rights. For more information, call 212-626-7383, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or you can request help online by filling out the online application form. For tips on how to find the right lawyer, questions to ask when hiring a lawyer, and how to avoid fraud, check out our free legal information.
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Find legal help for low-income individuals and families. Greater Boston Legal Services (617) 371-1234 Toll Free: (800) 323-3205 TTY: (617) 371-1228 Everyone should have access to a lawyer to help them resolve legal issues. Immigration Legal Services – Search your state for free legal service providers. for persons in immigration procedures. The State Bar Association funds legal aid organizations throughout the state that provide legal services to low- and middle-income Californians. These organizations focus on your issues, from custody and family law to disability rights and veterans` benefits. Monday Night Law — the legal advice program held on Mondays at the New York City Bar Association and other days at the New York County Lawyers Association — has been canceled until further notice. Please check here for updates on future program dates. We apologize for the inconvenience. Armed Forces Legal Assistance – Find nearby military facilities with legal aid offices. Contact your state`s consumer protection bureau for help resolving consumer issues. This office is often part of the Attorney General`s Office.
Depending on the state and office, they can: Harvard Legal Aid Office (617) 495-4408. Hampden County Community Legal Aid: (413) 781-7814 / Toll Free: (855) 252-5342 Hampshire County and Franklin County: (413) 584-4034 / Toll Free: (855) 252-5342 Berkshire County: (413) 499-1950 / Toll Free: (855) 252-5342. Volunteer Lawyers Project (617) 423-0648 TTY: (617) 338-6790. South Coastal Counties Legal Services Brockton: (508) 586-2110 Fall River: (508) 676-6265 Hyannis: (508) 775-7020. When you call 1-800-ATTORNEY (1-800-288-6763), you will be connected to a lawyer in your area who is familiar with your state`s laws, is willing to address your concerns, and can explain your options. Calls are answered 24 hours a day!. Harvard Law School Legal Services Center (617) 522-3003 TTY: (617) 522-3575 The California Courts website also has online resources that can help you find help. Lawyer specialized in consumer rights. Note: Your state consumer office cannot represent you in a case or against a company. Middlesex County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (781) 939-2797 National Lawyers` Guild, Massachusetts Chapter, Lawyer Referral Service (617) 227-7008. The Legal Assistance Line is available Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 212-626-7383, or you can request help online by filling out the online application form. Harvard University Small Claims Advisory Service (Student Program) (617) 497-5690.