Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Legal Aid

If my spouse is represented by Legal Aid can I also ask for help from Legal Aid?


Asked on 6/02/09, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Matlock Robert J. Matlock, P.C.

Re: Legal Aid

Generally not. The ethical rules prohibit lawyers in the same law firm from representing persons with conflicting interests - the rules assume that Legal Aid is a law firm so they will decline representation. However, there may be other organizations that may provide pro bono or reduced fee representation. You should inquire concerning whether there are other alternatives.

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Answered on 6/02/09, 1:30 pm


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