More than 3,000 attorneys in Alabama offer free legal services to low-income citizens in certain civil cases through the state`s five volunteer attorney programs. Volunteer advocacy programs also provide free legal aid to community-based organizations that improve the lives of low-income Alabamians. To find out if you qualify for pro bono assistance, call or visit the websites of the program that serves the county where you live: Our innovative legal aid basket brings lawyers to local communities that have historically been underserved. For many populations, such as geographically isolated people, people with disabilities and survivors of intimate partner violence, access to free, quality legal services may be out of reach. The Lawyer Referral Service (“LRS”) is a program offered by the Alabama State Bar Association to help the public find a lawyer who can be hired to meet their general legal needs. Lawyers participating in the ASB Lawyer Referral Service agree to charge no more than $50 for an initial 30-minute consultation. After the initial consultation, the potential client and the mediated lawyer will negotiate fees for the services required. If you receive a referral, it is your responsibility to contact the lawyer to make an appointment to discuss your legal issue. The lawyer placement service cannot make appointments for appellants. If you call to make an appointment with the lawyer, be sure to let them know that the Alabama State Bar Attorneys` Referral Service has recommended you. The Alabama Legal Services offices only handle civil matters. Each office has licensed attorneys in Alabama and other staff members who know how to help low-income people resolve their legal problems.
To receive a referral on the Alabama State Bar website, you must agree to the Terms of Use and select the jurisdiction and nature of the legal issue. Our lawyers bring justice to communities. We offer the following legal services for the van: Legal Services Alabama (“LSA”) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal assistance in various areas to qualified low-income families in all 67 counties of Alabama. LSA operates from eight offices, one of which is located in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuscaloosa.To apply for free legal aid in Alabama, call 866-456-4995 or apply online. Using CDBG`s resume funds, the grants department recently partnered with Legal Services Alabama (LSA) to provide legal advice as well as support payments to income-eligible and COVID-affected households with mortgage/utility payments. The ASB Lawyer Referral Service cannot help you find an attorney for a legal matter outside of the state of Alabama. If you need a lawyer outside of Alabama, please visit the American Bar Association`s Lawyer Reference Directory. Lawyers` fees are negotiated between you and the lawyer referred to you.
Only the initial consultation fee is administered by the Alabama State Bar. All other fees are at the discretion of the lawyer. When discussing representation costs with the referred lawyer, be sure to distinguish between fees and expenses such as filing fees and other third-party fees that will be charged for your case. Lawyers charge based on time and type of work, how difficult it is to resolve the problem, and your needs as a client. The Legal Placement Service recommends that you request a written fee agreement before proceeding with the legal work beyond the first 30-minute consultation. Some lawyers who participate in the ASB Lawyer Referral Service offer members of the U.S. Armed Forces a 25% discount. If you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, please call 800-392-5660 for a wire transfer. Currently, the online lawyer placement service does not specify which lawyers offer legal representation of military personnel at a discounted price. Alabama Legal Help (operated by Legal Services Alabama) and the Alabama Access to Justice Commission website contain information and self-help forms on a variety of legal matters, including family law, public benefits, housing, consumer issues, health law, seniors` rights, immigration and guardianship. You can get basic information about your legal rights, where to get legal help and support, and learn about other community resources.
Another website, Alabama Legal Answers, allows you to ask a lawyer a question online for free. Legal Services Alabama`s goal is to help individuals and families become self-sufficient by helping them meet their legal needs. The Alabama State Bar is committed to promoting public access to quality legal services, regardless of financial or other circumstances. The following information is available for people who are looking for legal counsel and are not sure where to start when looking for a lawyer or other legal aid. LSA assists clients in repurchasing properties that have been subject to a tax sale due to the pandemic and assists in negotiating the repossession of the property from the tax certificate holder or tax certificate holder, as well as (if necessary) to file lawsuits for the legal or judicial redemption of properties in Mobile County. To apply, contact Alabama Legal Services at (866) 456-4995 You will be asked to briefly state why you are looking for an attorney. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential. The Legal Placement representative will ask you for general contact information and then provide you with the name of a lawyer in your area who practices in the area of law you are requesting, if applicable.
