Is free legal advice reliable?

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

Usually, there are lawyers who work for Legal Aid agencies, and they provide free and low cost legal advice for people who cannot afford a lawyer or whose situation is too small for them to have to pay for an attorney. This advice is very reliable because the lawyers have nothing to gain.

Answer by  auntkate (163)

I would say it would depend on the source. If you're visiting a free legal clinic that is manned by attorneys who volunteer their time, then I would say that advice would be reliable. I don't think that much of the free advice on the internet is particularly reliable, however.

Answer by  Vladimir (459)

Many reputable, bar ceritified, attorneys will give free consultations to perspective clients. Additionally; legal aid, public defenders, and certain interest groups (such as the ACLU) provide competent advice to people who can't afford representation for free (or sometimes on a sliding scale). The important thing to consider if the source.

Answer by  tessamalk (466)

It depends on the source. If you are receiving advice from an attorny who works with a non-profit organization, you can probably rely on it.