Q: My boyfriend is in custody for second degree burglery and was on probation already what can I do to get pro bono lawyer
He's has priors and is in custody
A: It's called public defender. They are always free, if he qualifies.
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Assuming your BF is income eligible, a Public Defender will be appointed. Private lawyers, who get better results, are not pro bono. We have overhead expenses and have to earn a living like anyone else.
You wouldn't go to a doctor, CPA, or any other professional let alone an auto mechanic, A/C contractor, plumber, etc and ask them to provide service "pro bono" would you?
A: Good news. All your boyfriend has to do is ask the court. So long as he qualifies financially, an attorney will be appointed..
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