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Find a lawyer or legal help
Get help right away if:
you have a court date, an eviction, an arrest, a safety concern, an immigration issue, a large claim, or any deadline within 14 days. If you are in danger, call 911. For domestic violence support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Legal aid (free or low-cost)
Nonprofit legal aid organizations help people with lower incomes, often with housing, family, benefits, and debt problems.
Bar association lawyer referral
Many state and local bar associations run referral services that connect you with a licensed lawyer, often with a low-cost first consultation.
Court self-help centers
Many courts have self-help centers, facilitators, and official forms for people without lawyers. Search your state court's website for "self-help."
Check a lawyer's license
Every state lets you confirm a lawyer is licensed and see any discipline. Search your state bar's "attorney search" or "lawyer directory."
What to bring to a lawyer
- Every notice, letter, or court paper you received, with envelopes
- A short timeline of what happened, with dates
- Contracts, leases, receipts, and messages related to the issue
- Your LegalJargonAI summary (use Print or Copy summary)
- A list of questions you want answered