{"id":358008,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/government-agencies-and-programs.html"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T21:21:16","slug":"government-agencies-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/government-agencies-and-programs.html","title":{"rendered":"How Can Lawyers Help with Government Agencies and Programs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How Can Lawyers Help with Government Agencies and Programs?<\/h1>\n\n
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Navigating complex government systems sometimes requires legal help. Whether you\u2019re applying for Social Security benefits, facing workplace discrimination, or dealing with housing or criminal law issues, attorneys with government or administrative law experience can help you understand your rights and move your case forward.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Most of us will need to interact with government services at some point in our lives. Most often, you can manage\u00a0these programs independently. But there are situations that call for an attorney who understands government procedures and administrative law.<\/p>\n

Government agencies provide essential services and regulatory oversight in a range of areas. Several government programs that protect our jobs, health, and safety, including:<\/p>\n