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    Aug 13, 2010, 11:46 AM
    Theft of property by landlord
    Landlord maintenacne people threw my Mother remains away along with personal property stolen. Filed papers in court but still trying to seek counsel on a pro bono.
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    Aug 13, 2010, 11:47 AM

    Need more details - what State? Was she evicted? Did she move? Is she deceased?
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    Aug 13, 2010, 11:52 AM
    We had got evicted from a property after 9 years landlord did not wait the 30 days for us to remove our belongings. They throw my mothers remains away along with a lot of property stolen. I went to file the necessary papers. Have a case management conference coming up next
    Month but would still like to be repersented by counsel.
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    Aug 13, 2010, 12:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Need more details - what State? Was she evicted? Did she move? Is she deceased?
    not asking you for legal advice just want to know if I am able to get counsel. Yes she is decease I had her remains.
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    Aug 13, 2010, 12:17 PM

    Where are you? It varies Country to Country, State to State. In the US if you fall within the income levels, yes, you can get pro bono (free) or reduced fee representation but in my area (NY) not in every type of case.

    I have no way of knowing if you qualify.
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    Aug 13, 2010, 02:33 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ed65166 View Post
    not asking you for legal advice just want to know if I am able to get counsel. ...
    You can get a lawyer if you have enough money. If you are asking whether you can get a free lawyer, it depends on whether an attorney is willing to represent you pro bono or a legal aid organization will take your case. That depends on whether you meet their low-income guidelines. And it helps if you are a minority, a woman, etc.
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    Aug 13, 2010, 02:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AK lawyer View Post
    You can get a lawyer if you have enough money. If you are asking whether you can get a free lawyer, it depends on whether an attorney is willing to represent you pro bono or a legal aid organization will take your case. That depends on whether you meet their low-income guidelines. And it helps if you are a minority, a woman, etc.


    Thank you
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    Aug 13, 2010, 02:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Where are you? It varies Country to Country, State to State. In the US if you fall within the income levels, yes, you can get pro bono (free) or reduced fee representation but in my area (NY) not in every type of case.

    I have no way of knowing if you qualify.

    Thank You.
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