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I NEED LEGAL
HELP - WHAT SHOULD I DO?
When you need legal help, understanding your choices and the impact they can have is important. The best thing is to get a legal diagnosis from an attorney. Just like a medical diagnosis when you're sick or hurt, a legal diagnosis evaluates the situation and helps you determine your next step and possible solutions. Here are some examples of when to seek an attorney's assistance:
Trying to solve your legal problems without a proper diagnosis can be a waste of time, effort and money. You need specific legal analysis for your unique situation. In some cases, the wrong decision may cost you your legal rights. How
do I get a legal diagnosis? There are many ways to find a competent and affordable attorney in Arizona to assist you with your legal matters.
Your attorney will advise you of your options after assessing your legal issues. Who
do I contact for a legal diagnosis? Only lawyers admitted to the State Bar of Arizona can do this. They are trained professionals and only they can promise that your legal consultation will be kept completely confidential. To confirm an attorney's standing, contact the State Bar of Arizona at 602-340-7239. How
can I get help preparing documents? You have several options available to you if your legal situation requires document preparation:
What
should I do if my case goes to a hearing or trial? With a few exceptions, only an attorney may represent you in court. The alternative is that you may represent yourself, but note that you will be expected to understand court procedures, your documents and the law related to your case. Check with the court for the availability of materials that explain how to represent yourself in that court. What
if I am unhappy with the outcome of my case? You
may consider an appeal if you are unhappy with the outcome of your
case. Only an How can I be sure that I am using a trained attorney or Certified Legal Document Preparer?
Who
can I contact if I have a problem with a lawyer, Certified Legal
Document Preparer or non-lawyer?
Caution! There
are persons who are not lawyers who may try to practice law. Only
active members of the State Bar of Arizona may practice law in Where
can I get free or inexpensive help? There
are organizations in APACHE
AND 5658
Highway 260, Phone: 928-537-8383; 1-800-658-7958 Fax: 928-537-1838 COCHISE/GRAHAM/ GREENLEE COUNTIES 2 Copper Queen Plaza P.O. Box AL Phone: 520-432-1639; 1-800-231-7106 Fax: 520-432-1641 DNA—People's Legal Services Phone: 928-774-0653; 1-800-789-5781 Fax: 928-774-9452 YUMA COUNTIES Community Legal Services 201
Phone: 928-782-7511;1-800-424-7962 Fax: 928-782-0037 Community Legal Services Phone: 602-258-3434;1-800-852-9075 Fax: 602-254-3258 Community Legal Services 20
W. Phone: 480-833-1442; 1-800-896-3631 Fax: 480-833-1746 Advocates for the Disabled Phone: 602-212-2600 Fax: 602-212-2606 Phone: 602-252-6710 Fax: 602-252-6694 Catholic Social Service (Immigration) 1825 W. Northern Ave Phone: 602-997-6105 Fax: 602-943-0377 Friendly House (Immigration) 802
S. Phone: 602-257-1870 Fax: 602-257-8278 Community Legal Services 1720
Phone: 928-681-1177;1-800-255-9031 Fax: 928-681-5998 Phone: 520-623-9465 Fax: 520-620-0443 Disability Law Phone: 520-327-9547 Fax: 520-884-0992 PINAL COUNTY Phone: 520-316-8086;1-877-718-8086 Fax: 520-316-8063 Phone:
520-287-9441 Community Legal Services 401
N. Phone: 928-445-9240; 1-800-233-5114 Fax: 928-445-6312 AK-CHIN,
Phone: 520-562-3369 Fax: 520-562-3900 NAVAJO NATION DNA-Chinle Agency Office Phone: 928-674-5242;1-800-789-7598 Fax: 928-674-2410 DNA- Fort Defiance Agency Office Window
Phone: 928-871-4151;1-800-789-7287 Fax: 928-871-5036; 1-800-789-5824 DNA—Hopi Legal Services Phone: 928-738-2251;1-800-789-9586 Fax: 928-738-5343 DNA— Tuba City Agency Office
Phone: 928-283-5265;1-800-789-8919 Fax: 928-283-5460 TOHONO O'ODHAM RESERVATION Sells, AZ 85634 Phone: 520-383-2420 Fax: 520-383-2516 APACHE RESERVATION Phone: 928-338-4845 Fax: 928-338-1436 STATEWIDE Refugee Rights Project (INS detainees only) Phone: 520-868-0191 Fax: 520-868-0192 Asylum Program of (Immigration) 2221
E. Broadway, Phone: 520-623-4555 Fax: 520-623-4884 |