Is NSW legal aid free?
Legal advice is free. You do not need to apply for a grant of legal aid to get legal advice and you do not have to meet any eligibility criteria to use the service. If you need help over the phone start by calling the free legal help line, LawAccess NSW, on 1300 888 529 (cost of a local call from within NSW).
Is a free consultation with a lawyer really free?
Ok, under most circumstances, the answer is yes – the initial consultation is FREE. Now some attorneys do charge for an initial meeting, but it depends on what type of lawyer you are looking for. Most accident lawyers and other personal injury attorneys do not charge a fee for the initial consultation.
Do Your attorneys provide free consultation?
Most lawyers offer a free consultation so that you have a chance to determine if he or she is the right person for you. Going to the first meeting with some simple questions can help you ensure you find the right person for the legal help you need.
Where can you find free legal advice?
– Start with Avvo. You’ll find plenty of free legal advice in Avvo’s guides with information on over 1,000 legal topics and over 7 million questions and answers. – Look up your local court system. Simply search Google for “[your city] court.” This is often the place to get information on traffic court and family court in your area. – Learn more from your local Bar association. Search Google for your state or county Bar association. The association’s website will often have resources for the public. – Dig into the laws themselves. The Legal Information Institute at Cornellhas laws organized by location and topic, plus online legal advice to help you interpret them.
Should you offer a free consultation?
Obviously, attorneys have had some bad experiences with the free consultation. Yet, some of the most respected solo practice authorities, such as Jay Foonberg, highly recommend that solos offer free consultations. Others say solos should never offer free consultations. Still others say it depends.