Do any law firms offer free legal advice?

Answer 1

Back in 2003 I went to court for demestic violence from my ex boyfriend because he punched me in the face and knocked out my front teeth. Prior to him doing that I had braces on for a few years and only had them off for about a month or so before he hit me. When we went to court he had to pay me back for the braces and he went to jail for about nine months that I'm aware of. At that time the dentist wasn't sure what type of work I will need done to fix my teeth because everyones body is different and who knows what I will need done in the future. So when we were going to court the judge didn't want to grant me any more money than just paying me back for the braces but he didn't actually pay for my teeth to get fixed.

Now when I go see my dentist he tells me that he is surprised that they are still in there and it's possible for them to fall out at anytime. These past years they have caused me so much pain and so many tears. I am very insicure about my teeth because they have changed color and they have moved so much over the years. Along with my other teeth since I only had my braces off for about a month and I wasn't able to wear a retainer after I got hit. So at this point not only my front teeth need work but now my other teeth need work as well. A lot of my teeth are worst now than before I even had my braces on. I need two root cannals in the front, I have a infection that is causing me a lot of pain and I will need two implants after that. Since I needed these root cannals for a while now my front teeth are starting to show little cracks in them and after that they will just fall out from what my dentist has told me.

At this point I'm so terrified of that happening and just want them fixed more than anything right now. I am extremely embarrassed of my teeth and it holds me back from so many things. It changes my mood when I'm around most people because I feel like everyone just stares at them. Everytime I talk or think about it, it just makes me cry and wish this never happened. I think about it every single day and it's just a reminder of what type of relationship I was in at that time.

I would like to take him back to court and see if the judge can grant me the money to get them fixed since I don't have dental insurance and dental work is not cheap at all. Along with this not being my fault and should come out of his pocket, not mine. But I'm just not sure how to go about that... I don't want to get a lawyer, I just want to try to do it on my own. I'm worried I won't get anything because it has been so long but when it comes to teeth, they don't change overnight. It usually takes years for your teeth to change. Has anyone been through a similar situation that they can give me any advice on how to go about this?

I want to thank you so much for taking the time and effort to read my letter and hopefully giving me any advice on how to move forward with this. I really wish you knew how much this means to me.

Answer 2

Some law firms may offer free initial consultations or pro bono services for clients who cannot afford legal representation. You can contact local legal aid organizations or bar associations for information on law firms that provide free legal advice.

Answer 3

Yes, there are many law firms that offer free legal advice. Checking your local phone directory, looking in loca newspapers, and checking with the local library can give you names and numbers of law firms which offer free legal advice.