Does the Criminal Justice Section provide legal advice or attorney referrals?
The American Bar Association and the Criminal Justice Section sponsor a number of programs to improve the justice system, but are not able to help people with specific legal problems or cases. Neither the Association or the Section are able to refer you to an attorney. There are many local programs that are designed to help people to find an attorney, or to otherwise obtain assistance with legal problems. We suggest that you pursue one of the following alternatives: 1. If you need assistance in finding and hiring an attorney with appropriate expertise: Consult the closest program listed in The Association’s on-line list of Public Service Lawyer Referral Programs. Seek assistance from a prepaid legal services plan. On-line information about such plans can be obtained here. Use the Assocition’s Lawyer Locator service. 2. If you are poor and cannot afford to hire a lawyer: Contact the staff legal aid office in your area. Most such offices are funded through the federal Legal Services Corp
