This timely guide covers seven legal categories (car, family, finding a lawyer, home, money, health and estate) and provides some basic facts about Illinois law. While the Legal Health Checkup is not meant to take the place of professional legal advice (laws constantly change), it can help you forsee potential legal problems and make it easier to recognize everyday ones. It can also provide guidance about whether you can handle a legal situation by yourself or if you need the training of a licensed professional.
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The Law Serves You.
Sometimes it's obvious. You've been accused of a crime or you are sued for damages in a civil suit, and you become very aware of the urgent need for professional legal help.
Protect yourself: how to hire the best attorney for you
Contrary to the image portrayed on television and in the movies, most lawyers do work that is decidedly less glamorous but necessary to protect the rights of their clients.
Making the most of your first visit to an attorney
If you have not used the services of an attorney for years – or maybe ever – and a situation arises that requires legal services, there are steps you can take to ensure that first visit runs smoothly.
Four basic ways that a lawyer charges for services
Most attorneys will provide an initial consultation at little or no charge. This is the time when you explain the services you need and ask the attorney about the fees and charges for services rendered.
Phone Referrals
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Call our Lawyer Referral Service to find a lawyer who will provide a half-hour consultation for a fee of $25.
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