Difference between revisions of "Know Any Good Lawyers?"

# See if you qualify for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>: people with low incomes who are facing serious criminal, family or immigration issues may qualify for legal aid. If you qualify for legal aid, the Legal Services Society <span class="noglossary">will</span> appoint a lawyer for you. For information on applying for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>, see [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]] in the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]].  

# Speak with friends or helping professionals who have worked with lawyers recently, and see if they can recommend someone.

# Contact the Lawyer Referral Service and ask for the names of lawyers near you who practice the type of law you need (see [[Lawyer Referral Service]] in the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]]).

# Do an Internet search for lawyers in your area or check the Yellow Pages of the local phone book under the heading "Lawyers". You might want to call one that (a) is near you, (b) practices in the area of law you want, and (c) offers a free initial consultation. If the contacted lawyer does not do that type of work, he or she may know another lawyer who does.