Finding Affordable Legal Help
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2004-03-19 15:11:09
Are you looking for affordable legal assistance? Find out if you are eligible for free or reduced-cost services. Federally funded legal services programs exist nationwide. There are also pro bono or reduced-fee attorney panels and legal hotlines in a number of states.
The organizations listed below may help you get started.
Legal Services Corporation
- National directory of free legal services providers for low income individuals
http://www.rin.lsc.gov/rinboard/rguide/pdir1.htm
American Bar Association
- General consumer guide for finding legal help
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/
findlegalhelp/home.html
ABA Directory of Pro Bono Programs
- List of providers of free legal services
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/
findlegalhelp/probonodirectory.html
ABA Directory of Local Bar Associations
- Local Bar associations organized by state
http://www.abanet.org/barserv/stlobar.html
HHS Administration on Aging's list of Legal Hotlines for Seniors
- State listing of hotlines that older individuals can contact for advice
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/
Legal_Assistance/Legal_Hotline.asp
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