Legal Aid is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans with civil law issues in 31 counties. Non-criminal legal services for individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by SC Legal Services. Some of the types of legal services that may be available include: evictions, bankruptcies, health issues, education, mortgage foreclosures, Social Security disability, employment issues, some limited divorce and custody issues, food stamps, and social issues. Legal Services programs do not deal with criminal matters; If you have questions about criminal law, see Public Defence Services. The Help4TN.org website and a toll-free phone line at 888-HELP4TN or (888) 395-9297 provide information and access to legal recommendations and advice, and TN Free Legal Answers matches individuals with pro bono lawyers. To request legal advice or representation, complete the online application form. Upsolve – Find free legal help to declare bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Chapter 7 bankruptcy information remains on your credit file for 10 years. This can make it difficult to get loans, buy a home, get life insurance, or get a job. Learn more about bankruptcy and other options for dealing with debt. National Disability Rights Network – Find legal advice by state for people with disabilities. Some people living in low-income households can get free legal help from legal aid offices.

When you call the office, you will be asked questions about your income and that of other people in your home. Your income must meet current poverty guidelines for you to qualify. If you follow the guidelines, you will be asked what kind of legal problem you are experiencing. If that`s the kind of problem they can handle, you can talk to one of the lawyers or a paralegal. Bar associations, the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission, and legal and community aid organizations across the state support permanent legal clinics throughout the year. Most of our legal services are only available to individuals whose household income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty line. If you are 60 years of age or older and think your income is higher, you can contact the nearest legal aid office to find out if you are eligible for legal advice. This information has been created to give you general information about the law. It is not legal advice on a particular issue. If you have any questions about the law, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The number is 799-7100 in Richland or Lexington counties and 1-800-868-2284 in other parts of the state. Pension Entitlement Centre – Get free legal help if you have problems with your pension, profit-sharing or retirement savings. Since 2020, demand for our services has exploded, demonstrating the critical need for civilian representation in every city and community in North Carolina. Most legal aid agencies also have pro bono programs. Many private lawyers have agreed to provide free legal aid to low-income individuals through this program. Your case can be referred to a pro bono lawyer who will represent you free of charge under the pro bono program. LSC is an independent, nonprofit organization founded by Congress in 1974 to provide low-income Americans with financial assistance for civil legal aid. The company currently funds 132 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations in every U.S. state, District of Columbia and territory. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Find legal help for low-income individuals and families. of low-income families will have at least one civil law problem per year. Legal Assistance for Veterans – Find free legal clinics and other resources from the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs. There are several legal aid organizations in Tennessee. These organizations are non-profit law firms that offer certain types of free legal aid to people who can`t afford a lawyer: LawHelp.org – Find free legal aid programs in your community. Here you will find information about your legal rights by topic, e.g. housing, divorce, family allowances and debt collection. Free pro bono legal aid – Find free or low-income legal aid. NC Legal Aid`s team of lawyers, paralegals, social workers, staff and volunteers are dedicated, hard-working and resourceful. But they can`t do it alone.

They need your support to increase their service and support capacity. Seniors Care Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal and senior care organizations. Legal aid cannot help everyone with all legal problems. There are certain types of cases that legal aid does not handle, including criminal and fee-paying cases, such as car accidents, where you want to make the other person pay for your injuries or damage to your car. With a holistic approach, Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal aid when people need it most, because everyone deserves a lawyer when their home, health, or livelihood is at stake. If you need help with a civil law issue, enter an address or city below to find an LSC-funded legal aid organization near you. Legal aid agencies do not charge fees for legal assistance provided. You may have to pay court fees to take a case to court.

You may also have to pay for other expenses, such as copies of files, court reporters, etc. However, you will not be charged for the lawyer`s or paralegal`s time or advice. You can also visit LawHelp.org to find information about your legal issues and find free legal forms. Individual lawyers (also called lawyers) are experts in various areas of law. Some lawyers specialize in a particular area of law, such as commercial, civil, criminal or juvenile law. You need to determine what type of lawyer is right for your legal situation. Once you`ve found a lawyer, ask them about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as “How would you handle my case?” and “What do you charge for your services/what is your fee structure?” LSC-funded legal aid in the red shaded area is managed by: In addition to asking friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or checking the phone book, you can find legal help online. Income, family size and special financial needs are taken into account in determining whether a person is eligible for legal aid. Legal services are free for eligible low-income individuals, but clients are required to pay court fees where possible.

Thank you, Sarah Ridgley, artist and lawyer, for your generous donation of $50,000 to Legal Aid of Arkansas and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services. Generosity like yours makes a huge difference in the lives of our customers and the number of people we can serve. Your donation will provide free civil legal assistance to an additional 125 low-income families in Arkansan. What impact this will have not only on our organizations, but on all of Arkansas. We are very grateful for your support. Thank you Sarah! Their work can be found here sarahridgley.com Immigration Legal Services – Search your state for free legal service providers. for persons in immigration procedures. Armed Forces Legal Assistance – Find nearby military facilities with legal aid offices. Craige Family Fund from the Triangle Community Foundation David Hurewitz Dr.

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