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Free Legal Answers

Get Free Legal Advice Online

Arkansas Free Legal Answers connects people who can’t afford a lawyer with volunteer attorneys who provide written legal guidance. This secure online platform allows qualified Arkansas residents to submit civil legal questions and receive personalized answers from licensed attorneys—no appointments, no travel, no cost.

No appointments to schedule, no office visits required, and completely free.

How It Works

1. Check if you qualify (takes 2 minutes)
Answer a few questions about your income and situation to see if you’re eligible.

2. Submit your legal question
Describe your problem in detail. The more information you provide, the better advice you’ll receive.

3. Upload supporting documents (optional)
Add court papers, notices, or letters that help explain your situation.

4. Receive your answer
A volunteer attorney will review your question and provide written guidance, usually within a few days.

No appointments to schedule, no office visits required, and completely free.

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What We Can Help With

Free Legal Answers addresses civil (non-criminal) legal issues including:

  • Family matters – Divorce, custody, child support, visitation rights
  • Housing problems – Landlord disputes, eviction defense, repairs
  • Money and debt – Bill collectors, bankruptcy, wage garnishment
  • Employment issues – Wrongful termination, unpaid wages, unemployment benefits
  • Estate matters – Wills, probate, property transfers after death
  • Record clearing – Expungement of eligible criminal charges

We cannot help with:

  • Filing paperwork for you
  • Criminal law (help is offered for record sealing only)
  • Court representation (attorneys provide advice only)

Who Qualifies

You can use Free Legal Answers if you:

✓ Live in Arkansas
✓ Have low or moderate income
✓ Are not currently incarcerated
✓ Have a civil legal question

Eligibility takes just a few minutes to confirm.

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Your Privacy Is Protected

Everything you share is confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege. Your information will never be shared without your permission.

Important: Only the person experiencing the legal problem can submit questions. You cannot ask on behalf of someone else—this protects everyone’s legal rights and confidentiality.

Response Times & Success Rates

How quickly will I get an answer?
Most people receive responses within 1-3 days, though some questions may take longer depending on attorney availability.

Our track record:

  • 2023: 85% of questions answered
  • 2024: 81% of questions answered

Get faster responses by:

  • Being specific about what you want to know
  • Providing detailed information about your situation
  • Uploading relevant documents

Need More Than Advice?

Free Legal Answers provides guidance only—volunteer attorneys cannot represent you in court or file paperwork on your behalf. If you need full legal representation, you may qualify for free legal aid services.

Legal Aid Eligibility:

Income requirement: At or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines (about $39,000 – $62,400 for a family of four in 2025).

Case types typically handled: Housing (evictions, habitability), family law (divorce, custody, domestic violence), consumer issues (debt, bankruptcy), public benefits, elder law, and some criminal matters

Geographic coverage: Statewide through Legal Aid of Arkansas

Before calling, check if your case type and income qualify: Review Legal Aid Eligibility Guidelines

Ready to apply for full legal representation?
Apply at Legal Aid of Arkansas

Other resources if Legal Aid isn’t available:

Questions About Free Legal Answers?

Contact our FLA Administrator at edith@arkansasjustice.org or visit ar.freelegalanswers.org for more information.

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