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2. Right to counsel - Wikipedia

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   In criminal cases, everyone questioned at a police station is entitled to free legal advice. Legal aid in criminal trials is also means-tested unless the defendant is under 16 or under 18 and in full-time education, or receiving certain benefits. A defendant may be asked to pay a contribution for their defense. [33] [34] [35]

3. Legal aid in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Civil legal aid is not guaranteed under federal law, but is provided by a variety of public interest law firms and community legal clinics for free or at reduced cost. [1] Other forms of civil legal aid are available through federally-funded legal services, pro bono lawyers, and private volunteers. [1] [2]

4. 5 Ways Seniors Can Get Free Legal Assistance - AOL

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   Navigating your way through difficult legal issues such as long-term care, estate planning, or social security benefits, as an aging American without adequate support is an overwhelming and...

5. Legal aid - Wikipedia

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   There is a separate system of criminal legal aid, and legal aid is also available for legal advice. Legal aid is means-tested. In practice it is available only to less than one-quarter of the population. It is administered by the Scottish Legal Aid Board. Legal Aid in Scotland is also available in Criminal Cases, where more than 90% of Summary ...

6. Pro bono - Wikipedia

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   Pro bono publico (English: 'for the public good'), usually shortened to pro bono, is a Latin phrase for professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment. The term traditionally referred to provision of legal services by legal professionals for people who are unable to afford them.

7. Legal clinic - Wikipedia

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   A legal clinic (also law clinic or law-school clinic) is a legal aid or law-school program providing services to various clients and often hands-on legal experience to law students. Clinics are usually directed by clinical professors. [1] Legal clinics typically conduct pro bono work, providing free legal services to clients.