You might be able to find a private attorney in CA who would take a probate case pro bono (i.e., for free) but it's unlikely. The attorney would have to be interested in the case, and such attorneys do not advertise. It's easier to find an attorney to take a case for free by contacting a legal aid office or similar agency. These agencies have attorneys on staff who can represent you for little or no cost, but to qualify you must show that you can't afford to hire an attorney on your own. Eligibility is usually based on your income as a percentage of the Federal poverty guidelines.
Different agencies have different criteria, and the do not all handle all types of cases - so whether you can find one to take your case depends on where you live as well as how much you earn. You can find links to such agencies in your area at the related link below. The top of the list contains statewide resources, many of which allow you to search by location and type of case. Or you can scroll down the page to your county to see if there are local agencies. The agency website may tell you what types of cases they handle and how to qualify; if not, it will have a phone number you can call and ask.
To find a pro bono lawyer in CA, start with the related link below, which has links to all legal aid, pro bono, and volunteer lawyer agencies in the state. Statewide resources are first, followed by local resources by county. Look for links that mention "free legal services" or "legal aid" or "pro bono" or "volunteer lawyers".
Bankruptcy attorneys should do their work pro bono.
You don't 'find' "Pro Bono" attorneys. They are appointed from a list by the court to either supplement or take the place of Public Defenders.
Call the local bar association,
The term "pro bono is one used by attorneys and means they are providing their services free of charge. So find an attorney that will do that.
"Some discrimination attorneys will do pro bono work. To find one, one might check with a civil rights organization such as the American Civil Liberties Union or the NAACP."
Pro bono attorneys are lawyers who provide legal services to individuals or organizations for free. They offer their skills and expertise to serve people who cannot afford legal representation. Pro bono work helps promote equal access to justice and provides support to those in need.
Find a local pro bono project for the area where your case will be heard.
No but they will do it free up front and only take a percent of what you win.
The boy raked the neighbors leaves for pro bono. The surgery was pro bono. (Pro Bono doesn't just mean lawyers.)
No.
Pro Bono means the attorney is doing the work for free, so no one will have to pay. Attorneys are not required to perform pro bono work, but many do it to volunteer their time, because they believe in helping people who cannot help themselves. Many firms also have pro bono departments, that they operate for tax benefits and public image. Attorneys working pro bono are under the same ethical obligations as they would be for their paying clients, and therefore must continue to offer their best possible legal representation to the pro bono client. To suggest that they would not work as hard for a pro bono client is a serious accusation, and the sort of allegation that could get an attorney in trouble with the bar. Typically, pro bono clients must apply with a local pro bono or legal aid project, and must meet certain income/asset requirements. If it is later found that the client hid assets or had a change in circumstances, he/she may be required to repay some or all of the volunteer's time.
There are many pro bono divorce lawyers located in Los Angeles, California. Some of the commonly used ones are Jacobsan&Han, Mary Masi, and Grassroots.