Are there any lawyers that do pro bono work anymore?

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Old May 6th, 2009, 09:32 AM   #1
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Are there any lawyers that do pro bono work anymore? Do Public defenders try a case in only criminal matters?
I lost my case and the defendant said he did a counterclaim but the courts could not find any record of it so they could not have their counterclaim heard at the same time. Now, they are going to re-do their counterclaim. If it wasn't heard during my claim would theirs still be called a counterclaim or would it be a whole seperate case? If so, could I then do a counterclaim to theirs even though I just went to court on the same matter? Or do I just do an appeal? Either way, I am not confident of winning alone after how my case went. The defendant had a lawyer/witness in small claims and the judge said she had to decide which she will be because she kept going back and forth between the two and the judge said he wants to make it fair for me. I do belive the judge was bias because she was a lawyer.
Anyways, where would I look for an attorney that could help me through this process? Before I first went to court I called a Legal Aid place and they wouldn't help me. Now that the stakes are higher, his amount is way above what I was asking for, should I call Legal Aid again or do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
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Old Aug 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM   #2
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Good luck finding any lawyers to do pro bono work, unless you have a very low-income salary wise!
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Old Aug 27th, 2009, 12:55 PM   #3
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Email a summary of your pro bono case needs to info@worldlawdirect.com or click "contact us" at the bottom of this page.

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World Law attorneys take dozens of pro bono matters each and every month!
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Old Aug 27th, 2009, 02:27 PM   #4
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If their case was not filed or heard, it is a separate case. Your case was already heard - you cannot file it again. You would have to appeal.

I suggest you call around to see if an attorney in your area would do a fre consult. Then you could decide if you wanted to hire him or mot. Doubt you will find any attorney to do it for free.
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