State Legal Aid Resources

By Melissa Bender, Esq. | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last reviewed January 09, 2024

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Legal issues often arise when you least expect and usually at an inconvenient time. It's not always easy to figure out if you need a lawyer, and, unfortunately, the cost of hiring one sometimes keeps people from getting the help they need.

Fortunately, there are providers at the national and state levels that offer free or low-cost legal help to those in need. This might be a self-help center at a law school or courthouse where law students can help you fill out legal forms or a lawyer referral service through your local bar association. Or it may be a free consultation with a lawyer to help sort out your legal problems and plot a course forward. Sometimes, these organizations even work with highly reputable law firms, offering their attorneys pro bono (no cost) legal help.

The type of free legal help available to you depends on what area of law you need help with. Some only deal with cases such as domestic violence or family law. Other nonprofits only deal with property issues such as foreclosure and eviction.

Find out more about legal resources in your area by looking through the links and contact information below. The links will answer your faqs and start you on your way to finding the legal resources and general legal information you need.

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When dealing with a legal matter, an attorney's help is often critical to a successful outcome. Getting in touch with good legal representation is usually the biggest hurdle, especially someone who can give you free legal answers. Use these state legal aid resources to help you get answers to your legal questions.

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