In addition, many U.S. embassies are now placing their lists of attorneys on their home pages. See links to home pages of U.S. embassy and consulates . Links to many U.S. embassy lists of attorneys are also available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page. See also our general information flyer, Retaining A Foreign Attorney . The U.S. Government is not authorized to pay for the legal expenses of U.S. citizens abroad.
Some foreign countries have legal aid available, available primarily in criminal matters.
This topic may be discussed in the U.S. embassy list of attorneys. For additional information, contact the local foreign bar association, Ministry of Justice, or legal attache or consular section at the foreign embassy in Washington, D.C. about the availability of legal aid. Information about how to contact foreign embassies and consulates in the United States . The U.S. Department of Commerce, Trade Information Center is the first stop for information about all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs, general export counseling, and country and regional market information. Other possible sources of help include chambers of commerce.