Free Legal Help: Pro Bono Resources
Sometimes you just can't afford a lawyer. If you have a legal issue and low income, you may be eligible to get free legal representation by connecting with a pro bono attorney.
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All About Pro Bono
Understand how pro bono works, find legal help, and learn about what to expect.
What Is Pro Bono?
Eligibility Requirements
Alternatives to Pro Bono
Free Legal Resources
How Pro Bono Cases Work
Volunteer Opportunities
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, 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.