Q: If I can’t afford a lawyer , can I get assistance from a student ? I only have about $3000 to Spend.
I am at the end of divorce , they gave me an offer I’m not happy about. I have been representing my self up until now I believe I need help to settle this matter a house is involved. I had a lawyer in the beginning and my funds were exhausted. Now I just need to get the house from under me and try and get the watts charges vs what she is asking for . I just want to sell the house and be done with this all.
A: You may consider limited scope representation by an attorney as a more affordable option, but it's illegal for a person who's not a licensed CA lawyer to provide any legal representation of any kind, including of course a law student, paralegal, or "notario". The CA Courts website and local law libraries also offer free self-help resources. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AliEsq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, WA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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