Similarly, people sometimes come to the library with problems that cannot be resolved by research alone. Successful resolution of legal problems involves additional steps, and each step may require technical know-how. Naturally, experience in these steps is a great asset, so most people entrust the process to a lawyer. At the very least, some basic legal advice is usually a necessity for anyone preparing for court. Lawyers, of course, can be expensive, but this is not always so.
Many government programs offer legal help for free or at reduced rates for people on a budget.
If you have a legal problem and need legal help, please consider taking advantage of one or more of the following services. You can access the site on any Web browser connected to the Internet, including those available to the public in our library. You can then call the lawyer and arrange a thirty-minute free consultation after which time you can decide whether or not to hire that lawyer or consider other options. Their website provides answers to any questions you might have, including explanations of the financial eligibility requirements, the location of their offices, and what you can do if you do not qualify for legal aid. If you do not qualify for legal aid, you may wish to consider contacting the applicable community legal clinic from the list below.