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If you do not know a lawyer who can help you: | If you do not know a lawyer who can help you: | ||
# See if you qualify for legal aid representation: 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 will appoint a lawyer for them. For information on applying for legal aid representation, see [[Legal Aid Representation|Legal aid | # See if you qualify for legal aid representation: 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 will appoint a lawyer for them. For information on applying for legal aid representation, see [[Legal Aid Representation|Legal aid representation]] in the Resource Guide. | ||
# Speak with friends or helping professionals who have worked with lawyers recently, and see if they can recommend someone. | # 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 Guide). | # 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 Guide). | ||