It is not possible in this pamphlet to set out every circumstance under which you might require the services of a lawyer. Under appropriate circumstances, reputable bankers, accountants, real estate salespersons, tax firms, investment counselors, the Better Business Bureau, federal, state and local government agencies, and others can provide valuable assistance. The important thing is that you consult a lawyer if a lawyer can be of help.
Most lawyers have a fee for a first office visit that is within the financial means of most people.
This visit does not obligate you to hire the lawyer. You will not know whether or not you can afford a lawyer until you have called a lawyer's office or visited with a lawyer. If you are a person who has a very modest or low income, there is probably a legal aid or legal services office near you that can help you. These offices provide attorneys at low or no fee to eligible persons with low incomes. If criminal law is involved, a person who cannot afford an attorney may ask the judge to appoint a lawyer to represent him or her.