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More Information About Pro Bono

• Types of Pro Bono Attorneys

  • There are several types of pro bono attorneys:

    • Legal aid attorneys with a local or regional legal services office may be able to help. In general, legal aid offices will assist persons needing legal assistance based on federal low-income guidelines. You will likely need to provide proof of income to qualify for this legal service.
    • Local bar associations may have a referral service available for pro bono programs or pro bono resources. These could include pro bono volunteer lawyers or clinics which provide pro bono opportunities.
    • Local law schools may have clinics where law students, under the mentoring and assistance of a licensed attorney, which provide legal advice on simple legal matters (family law matters like uncontested divorces or domestic violence).
    • Non-profit organizations assist with legal needs such as family law or immigration.

• Additional Pro Bono Resources

  • There are a variety of pro bono opportunities available for low-income people to access quality legal representation through pro bono legal services. It is a good idea to check with various resource centers like those listed above, or even statewide bar associations, or the American Bar Association (ABA), for more information on how to obtain a pro bono provider/attorney who can provide valuable legal help.