Legal aid offices are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.

Your legal issue may fall under federal, state or local law. Learn about the difference between them.

Learn about the difference between criminal and civil law and what happens in each type of court.

How to prepare for court if you do not have an attorney.

If you cannot afford court fees, you may be able to get them waived by the court.

There are statewide legal information websites in every state to help people find resources and services.

Many legal aid offices must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well.

If you are seeking services from a government agency or an organization funded by the U.S. government, you must be provided with assistance in your language.

Many lawyers and legal aid offices use interpreters to talk to people who do not speak English well.

Many not-for-profit agencies across the U.S. provide free or low-cost immigration help.