{"id":358080,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:22","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/do-you-need-a-lawyer\/do-you-qualify-for-free-legal-aid.html"},"modified":"2024-06-07T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T19:00:39","slug":"do-you-qualify-for-free-legal-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/do-you-need-a-lawyer\/do-you-qualify-for-free-legal-aid.html","title":{"rendered":"Do You Qualify for Free Legal Aid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do You Qualify for Free Legal Aid?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Qualifying for free legal aid depends on several factors. Federal and state constitutions guarantee some individuals an attorney in criminal cases. Pro bono<\/span> programs<\/span> and legal clinics<\/span> may provide free services for individuals based on their income, health status, safety, or location.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you need legal aid but can’t afford to hire a lawyer, the legal system may seem out of reach. Fortunately, many resources are designed to help.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can get help finding no-cost\/low-cost legal assistance. This article gives you some guidelines for where to begin your search.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have legal questions and aren’t sure you need a lawyer, you can get free legal answers online through legal websites like FindLaw. Once you know more about your issue, you can decide whether you need an attorney. Then, check FindLaw’s directory to see local lawyers<\/a> who can help.<\/p>\n

How To Find Free Legal Aid<\/h2>\n

There are many ways to locate free and low-cost legal aid services:<\/p>\n