How to find an attorney to represent someone with alimited income on a rape case?
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How to find an attorney to represent someone with alimited income on a rape case?
A stepfather accused by stepdaughter of rape. Both the mother and father were arrested after the daughter filed a charge in another state. The stepfather is now in GA. He has not been given a bond hearing. He is in need of medication (prescribed) that he hasn’t had since his arrest. He needs an attorney to work on his behalf. Is there a list/or any suggestions that I could pass on to them? Their lives have been turned upside down by a very evil child .
Asked on October 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you're talking about a criminal defense attorney, he *must* be given an attorney if he can't afford one. Try contacting the state public defender's or legal aid office (it goes by different names in different states); try also contacting the criminal court (the specific judge, if you know who he or she is) and letting the court know that your stepfather needs an attorney. If medicinee, medical care, etc. is an issue, contact the court *today* and let them know there is a health issue.
If you're talking about an attorney for a civil case (e.g. the stepdaughter or some legal guardian is suing), then you would talk to legal services, which can often provide legal assistance to people in financial distress.
You can also contact your state or county bar association and ask for any attorneys who are doing pro bono (for free; it's lawyer community service or charity) work.
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