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09-07-2009, 01:08 AM #1Registered User
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What do you do if you can't afford an attorney
And you find out pretty much over night that you will need one?(not talking about debts)
I know a vague question but I just thought I would ask. If you couldn't get a loan to pay and using a credit card was not an option and obviously you don't have enough savings....
What other options would there be for a person to be able to afford one? And lets say your are pretty much screwed without one.
Thoughts or suggestions or personal experiences?
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09-07-2009, 01:15 AM #2Registered User
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Check into Legal Aid services in your area.
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09-07-2009, 01:20 AM #3Registered User
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I'm pretty sure your income would have to be low to get that, right?
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09-07-2009, 01:28 AM #4Registered User
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Originally Posted by TigerGirl1226
Palooka, I don't think that is always so........worth checking out. Originally Posted by Palooka
Other than that I would start making some phone calls....to ?....attorneys.......and asking questions. Or call legal aid and if you are turned down, ask them whom to call.
Not much help.........but good luck......
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Some will work with you if you are low income, but some work on certain types of cases regardless of income.
Another thought, check with your local library. Ours has an "Ask a Lawyer" day a few times a month.Working on Our Debt a Day at a Time:
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Lane Bryant: $300 of $300 Paid in Full 7/10
MRI Paid $1080 of $1080 Paid in Full 2/11
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09-07-2009, 02:10 AM #6Registered User
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I just want to say that I don't need an attorney but was looking for some advice if anyone has ever dealt with this.
I do know a person that will need one so I thought I would ask here. Any help would be great.
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I guess I would call a lot of lawyers, explain the situation, and hope one would help pro-bono.
If you're defending, you can counter-sue for legal costs, I think, so a lawyer who's confident in your case may still get paid by the other guy in the end.If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
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Maybe... but it would help to know what the charge is or the case would be about...if you don't mind me/us asking Originally Posted by Palooka
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If it is a criminal case and this person has no money the court will appoint a lawyer you do have to meet the guidelines Legal aide will also be an option but they rarely take civil cases If it is something like a dwi which in different states can be criminial or civil the court will appoint an attorney.
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It really all boils down to what the attorney is needed for. Like someone else mentioned, if it's a criminal case, the court will appoint counsel.
If it's a civil case... well, there are many attorneys that do take on pro bono work and your best bet may be to contact the local bar association (for that state) or even a county bar association and get some names of local attorneys... or you could call around to some of the local law firms.
Most lawyers I know do not charge a fee for a consultation, so if you can get an appointment and explain the situation, there are many lawyers out there that will and do work with clients as far as their fees/retainers are concerned.
Again, it really all depends on the type of case...
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Depending on the type of case, I'd recommend the individual do some research on not-for-profit organizations that assist the public in certain areas (i.e., immigration, etc.). Many large firms will partner with not-for-profit organizations to take on pro-bono cases. My firm requires associates to complete 100 hours of pro-bono work each year.
Alternatively, many personal injury attorney's will take a case on contingency. If they win, the attorney will probably take about 1/3 of the award.
There's usually some type of aid out there, it just will take some time and research to find it. Good luck!
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Thanks for the replies. It's one of those things that could be simple or turn into one of those long drawn out child custody cases. It's hard to tell this early though. Sometimes that can turn into thousands!
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