Free Legal Aid in Alabama
The legal placement service is a simple process initiated by calling our toll-free number (1-800-392-5660) or by clicking on the link below. Please note that we cannot provide recommendations via email. Only via the toll-free number or link on this page. 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. 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 help, and learn about other community resources. Another website, Alabama Legal Answers, allows you to ask a lawyer a question online for free. 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 represent military personnel at a discounted price. Legal Services Alabama`s goal is to help individuals and families become self-sufficient by helping them meet their legal needs. Our offices are located in Anniston/Gadsden, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma and Tuscaloosa. LSA offices only deal with civil cases. Each office has licensed attorneys in Alabama and other staff members who know how to help low-income people resolve their legal problems. Lawyers` fees are negotiated between you and the lawyer referred to you. Only initial consultation fees are administered by the Alabama State Bar. All other fees are at the discretion of the lawyer. When discussing the cost of representation with the recommended lawyer, be sure to distinguish between fees and expenses such as filing fees and other third-party fees 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 Lawyer Referral Service encourages you to request a written fee agreement before proceeding with legal work beyond the initial 30-minute consultation. More than 3,000 Alabama attorneys provide free legal services to low-income citizens in certain civil cases through the state`s five volunteer attorney programs. Volunteer lawyer 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: Legal Services Alabama (“LSA”) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income families in all 67 Alabama counties in various fields. 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. To receive a recommendation on the Alabama State Bar website, you must agree to the Terms of Use and select the jurisdiction and nature of the legal matter. 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 seeking legal help who do not know where to start when looking for a lawyer or other legal aid. If you receive a referral, it is your responsibility to contact the lawyer to make an appointment to discuss your legal issue. The Lawyer Referral Service cannot make appointments for appellants.
When you call to make an appointment with the lawyer, let them know that the Alabama State Bar Attorneys` Referral Service has recommended you. 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. Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (256) 539-2275 www.vlpmadisoncounty.org Resources to Stabilize Your Daily Life and the Lives of Your Children Education to raise awareness of issues related to domestic and family violence AlabamaLawyers.org This is an online directory that contains all licensed attorneys in Alabama. You can find and compare lawyers by county or city. In the lawyers` profiles, you can also find and compare participating lawyers based on case type and fee type. Lawyer profiles are multi-page profiles that include education, experience, areas of practice, memberships, licenses, geographic areas served, office map, and a secure online email form. You will be asked to briefly state why you are looking for a lawyer. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential. The Lawyer Referral Service representative will ask you for general contact information and then provide you with the name of a lawyer in your area who is practising in the area of law you are requesting, if applicable. LRS will not provide lists of lawyers. Advice and support to help you make lasting changes in your life Montgomery Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program (Montgomery County) (334) 265-0222 Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (all other counties) (888) 857-8571 Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers (205) 250-5198 www.vlbham.org You may be eligible for rent and other assistance.
Click here for more information. South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program (Mobile, Baldwin, Washington and Clarke County) (251) 438-1102 or (855) 997-2857 www.savlp.org Community partnerships with other agencies and organizations to expand your service network If you live in Jefferson County, the Birmingham Bar Association operates its own legal placement service. Call (205) 251-8006 for more information or a recommendation.