Finding a lawyer for your case
by: Wyoming Legal Services - Lander Office
Finding a lawyer
So you need a lawyer and you don't know any. The first thing you need to do is find a lawyer who specializes in you type of case. Once you have a list of lawyers in your area who work on your type of case, learn about them. The websites listed below will help you with both tasks.
1. The Wyoming State Bar Association has a free services called the Lawyer Referral Service. It provides people with lists of lawyers by practice area such as family law, estates, criminal defense, and so on. The services is online here. You may also call the Bar Association at 307-632-9061. The Lawyer Referral Service does not suggest which lawyer you should choose.
2. For help with this you can turn to the Martindale-Hubble lawyer directory (http://www.martindale.com). It lets you search by practice area and by town. It's not a complete list. Not all lawyers choose to be listed. The directory provides a basic rating system based on the opinions of other lawyers. The ratings are a good guide, but do not rely on them too much.
The best way to learn about lawyers is by talking to their past clients and by having a free consultation with lawyers. A consultation is a short meeting where you explain your case and the lawyer gives you an idea of what he or she can do, and for how much. Many lawyers do not charge for this first meeting.
You should feel comfortable with the lawyer you hire. If something doesn't seem right, talk to another lawyer. Don't feel pressured to hire the first lawyer you meet.
Last Reviewed On: 06/06/06
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Everybody's problems are unique. This website cannot tell you how your case will be decided.
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If you need more help than this website can give on your specific problem, you should contact a lawyer. If you are low-income and wish to apply for an attorney through Wyoming Legal Services, please click here.
Whether you are low-income or not, if you have questions about your case or are uncertain in any way, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer before taking legal action.
Hiring a Lawyer.
Hiring a lawyer is a big deal. Be sure to shop around.
Before hiring a lawyer, you should ask a lot of questions.
Hire a lawyer you feel you can trust.
This website gives information on what to look for in a lawyer. This web site is not advertising for any particular lawyer.
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For all these reasons, you may wish to use the telephone or talk in person when looking for a lawyer.
Deadlines
If you are handling your own case or do not yet have a lawyer, it is very important that you not miss deadlines! You may lose your legal rights if you do not take action right away.
This means getting a lawyer right away if that is what you want.
If you don't have a lawyer call the clerk of court to find out what deadlines apply to you.
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