How to find a low cost lawyer?

[Anonymous]

Looking at a potential uncontested divorce and need to keep the costs as low as possible. Has someone used the county resources?

[Anonymous]

If you are in MD or even DC, it is extremely easy to do it yourself. I did it. Never paid a dime.

[Anonymous]

If you're in northern VA The Women's Center might be able to point you in the right direction.

[Anonymous]

You need to indicate the jurisdiction you're in to get helpful responses.

If in DC, you can use the free services from the District. You probably never want to use anyone whose claim to fame is that they're low cost. Everyone needs high quality legal help. The people in the DC mediation office are top notch, based on personal experience. I'm an attorney and I used them with great results. https://www.dccourts.gov/superior-court/multi-door-dispute-resolution-division

[Anonymous]

Uncontested go to an attorney-mediator to draft the agreement and sign. Pay hourly. Susan Butler in Fairfax.

[Anonymous]

OP: This is in Montgomery county, MD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP: This is in Montgomery county, MD

Google works. I just found this in seconds. Good reviews.

https://www.bobbaumlaw.com/

[Anonymous]

And another: https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/mediation/

[Anonymous]

Cannot speak to divorce lawyers but you get what you pay for is true for lawyers. If a lawyer is offering a really low rate, there is probably a reason. Not saying you need a high-priced lawyer but seeking out a low-cost lawyer is not the way to go. Signed, A Lawyer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cannot speak to divorce lawyers but you get what you pay for is true for lawyers. If a lawyer is offering a really low rate, there is probably a reason. Not saying you need a high-priced lawyer but seeking out a low-cost lawyer is not the way to go. Signed, A Lawyer.

OP: I should have said-how to keep the costs low..maybe use county resources?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Uncontested go to an attorney-mediator to draft the agreement and sign. Pay hourly. Susan Butler in Fairfax.

Susan Butler is terrible. Waste of money. Do not use.

[Anonymous]

If it's truly uncontested and everything is very simple (no retirement, no investment properties, etc.) then don't hire an attorney.

But do not EVER hire an attorney who sells themselves to you on their low cost or how inexpensive they are. That means they are desperate for clients. Because they can't get any. Because they're not good.

Love,
A legal secretary

[Anonymous]

Better Call Saul!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cannot speak to divorce lawyers but you get what you pay for is true for lawyers. If a lawyer is offering a really low rate, there is probably a reason. Not saying you need a high-priced lawyer but seeking out a low-cost lawyer is not the way to go. Signed, A Lawyer.

I am also a lawyer and I disagree. Divorce lawyers are known especially to unnecessarily drive costs up. And what you are encouraging is unethical and obscene. An uncontested divorce should not bankrupt a family.

Please do better. You’re disgusting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And another: https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/mediation/

I did not think they were cheap.