Pro bono legal work is work peformed at a reduced rate or no cost by attorneys employed with or volunteering for a legal service organization or clinic.
Below are resources which will enable you to (1) determine whether you meet the income eligibility requirements for some legal service programs, (2) locate a
referral to a pro bono clinic or attorney and (3) educate yourself further about your legal matter.
Pro Bono Eligibility and List of Pro Bono Legal Service Organizations
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American Bar Association Pro Bono Page
(explains eligibility requirements; links to pro bono providers in other states)
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Lawyers.com Page
(discussion of pro bono eligibility req'ts and links to probono providers)
- D.C Bar
List of pro bono providers and organizations in District of Columbia
- ilawyer.com
(lawyer referral service run in conjunction with ABA and local bar associations)
Information About Legal Issues and Additional Lawyer Referrals
- HALT Organization
(info about various legal problems, primarily those affecting individuals)
- NOLO Press
(information on numerous areas of law, provided in
layperson-friendly "frequently asked question" format)
- Law Street
(info on legal matters affecting consumers and individuals; find a lawyer tools)
- My Counsel.com
(same as above)
- US Law.com
(same as above)
- LawSmart.com
(same as above
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Lawyers.com Lawyer Hiring
(advice on whether you need a lawyer and how to hire one)
- HALT Agreement
(model lawyer/client agreement prepared by HALT)
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