Find a Lawyer and Affordable Legal Aid

Learn what questions to ask when choosing a lawyer. And find organizations that give free legal advice and may help you find a free or low-cost attorney.

Before looking for an attorney, decide what kind you need. Common fields include:

• Criminal law

• Family law

• Landlords and Tenants

• Labor and Employment

You can often talk to a lawyer for free for at least the first conversation. Ask questions about their experience and fees.

These programs offer a variety of ways to get legal aid. Some limit their services to people with low incomes.

• Legal Services Corporation (LSC) - Find legal aid in your community for  people with low incomes.

• LawHelp.org - Find free legal aid near you and get answers to your legal questions. These services are for people with low to moderate incomes. 

• Law Help Interactive - This program helps you fill out legal forms for free, such as those dealing with:

  • Uncontested divorce

  • Identity theft

  • Visitation rights

  • Landlord/tenant disputes 

• American Bar Association Free Legal Answers - This site lets people with low incomes ask questions online and have a lawyer answer them. They will not answer questions involving crimes. 

• Pro Bono Resource Directory - Find pro bono lawyers in your state.

Military and Veterans

• Stateside Legal - Find free legal help for military members, veterans, and their families.

• Legal Help for Veterans - Find free legal clinics and other resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Armed Forces Legal Assistance - Find nearby military installations with legal assistance offices.

People with Disabilities

• National Disability Rights Network - Locate legal advocacy service providers by state for people with disabilities.

Seniors

• Eldercare Locator - Enter your city and state or zip code to find local offices on aging and legal services.

• Pension Rights Center - Get free legal help for problems with your pension, profit-sharing, or retirement savings plans.