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#See if you qualify for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>: people with low incomes who are facing serious criminal, family or immigration issues may qualify for legal aid. If you qualify for legal aid, the Legal Services Society <span class="noglossary">will</span> appoint a lawyer for you. For information on applying for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>, see [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]] in the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]]. | #See if you qualify for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>: people with low incomes who are facing serious criminal, family or immigration issues may qualify for legal aid. If you qualify for legal aid, the Legal Services Society <span class="noglossary">will</span> appoint a lawyer for you. For information on applying for legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>, see [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]] in the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]]). | ||
#Speak with friends or helping professionals who have worked with lawyers recently, and see if they can recommend someone. | #Speak with friends or helping professionals who have worked with lawyers recently, and see if they can recommend someone. | ||
#Contact the Lawyer Referral Service and ask for the names of lawyers near you who practice the type of law you need (see [[Lawyer Referral Service]] in the Resource List. | #Contact the Lawyer Referral Service and ask for the names of lawyers near you who practice the type of law you need (see [[Lawyer Referral Service]] in the Resource List. | ||
