When You Don’t Have A Lawyer But Need One

If you did not have a lawyer but decide you need one you should consider.

What money you have to cover legal costs; lawyers can be expensive.

If you are eligible for legal aid in your province or state; most states and provinces have websites to help with this.

Ask for help from a concilor at your drug rehab to help you if you don’t know how to get this information.

What you need them for; make sure you hire a lawyer who understands the law that affects your situation.

Before your first meeting with the lawyer:

Ask them about the costs for their services
Write out the details of your legal matter, setting out the facts in chronological order
Prepare a list of names, addresses and phone numbers of the people involved
Make sure you take all relevant documents with you
Ask them if your expectations are reasonable. Talk to the lawyer about their legal opinion. What are your options and alternatives
Agree on your plans and priorities and on the outcome you are looking for. Tell your whole story, even if it is damaging or embarrassing - your lawyer needs to consider all options
Remember, what you tell your lawyer for the purpose of obtaining legal advice is confidential and your lawyer is not allowed to disclose what you say without your consent

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