If you're talking about a criminal case, you'll need to contact the local Public Defender office and see if you qualify (you must be facing possible jail time, and you must not be able to afford to hire a private attorney).
For civil cases, there are several legal aid and similar offices in the Fort Worth area. You will need to contact them to see what types of cases they handle. Again, you'll have to show that you can't afford to hire a private attorney.
For links to these offices, click the related link below and scroll down to "Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral"
There are probably a lot of students. However, they are not authorized to give legal advice or to act as an attorney.
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Bono of U2 once asked 'Is life still worth living?'. Jon Foreman of Switchfoot answered this question. :)
You pay an attorney at the time you hire him/her. This is called a "retainer". There are two exceptions: When you retain an attorney for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits, and when the attorney is working "pro bono", or without charge.
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.
If you qualify financially, the Public Defender's Office is available.
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.
When shopping for a lawyer, ask each one if they would be willing to provide services "pro bono" for those with lower incomes. Some law firms, work exclusively on a "pro bono" basis.
Yes, there are free pro bono lawyers available to help with legal cases for individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. You can contact your local legal aid organization or bar association to inquire about pro bono legal services in your area.
Chastity Bono is now Chaz Bono, and he lives in California.
Sonny Bono parents were Santo and Jean Bono.
Que bono is the same as cui bono - Who benefits