Free Legal Answers
A Virtual Legal Advice Clinic for Arkansas
Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic that increases access to legal information for Arkansans who cannot afford a lawyer. Through this secure online platform, qualifying users can post civil legal questions and receive basic legal advice from volunteer Arkansas attorneys—without any expectation of long-term representation and at no cost.
How It Works
Arkansas residents who meet income guidelines can post their non-criminal legal questions online. Volunteer lawyers review these questions and provide information and basic legal advice through the platform. There is no fee for using the system or for the advice provided.
Whether you’re here to get help or give help, Free Legal Answers is bridging Arkansas’s justice gap one question at a time.
Need Legal Help?
If you have a civil legal problem and can’t afford a lawyer, Free Legal Answers can help. Post your question and receive guidance from a licensed Arkansas attorney, usually within a few days.
In 2023, we answered 85% of submitted questions. In 2024, we maintained an 81% answer rate.
Common questions people ask:
My landlord won’t fix anything. What can I do?
How do I get visitation with my children?
Can I get an old charge removed from my record?
Volunteer as an Attorney
Make a real difference with just a few minutes of your time. Free Legal Answers lets you provide crucial legal guidance on your schedule, from anywhere, with no obligation for full representation.
How It Works
Sign up, browse questions by topic, provide written guidance, track your time for CLE credit. It’s that simple.
Why attorneys volunteer:
- Earn CLE credit (3+ hours annually)
- Choose questions matching your experience
- Explore other areas of interest in the law
- No court appearances required
- Mentor law students
- Covered by ABA malpractice insurance
- Connect with colleagues who share your commitment to justice
Law Students
Gain experience while giving back. Join our Free Legal Answers clinics where you’ll work alongside experienced attorneys to help real clients with civil legal questions.
What you’ll gain:
- Hands-on experience in various practice areas
- Mentorship from practicing attorneys
- Service hours for graduation requirements
- Professional networking opportunities
- Recognition from your law school for public service
Clinic options:
In-person clinics
Quarterly at law schools and firms (lunch provided)
Virtual clinics
Every other Friday, 12-1pm via Zoom
Volunteer Spotlights
2024 American Bar Association
Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leaders
The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service annually recognizes individual attorneys, law firms, and other legal groups that have provided extraordinary pro bono services through ABAFreeLegalAnswers.org — a virtual legal clinic through which income-eligible clients can post civil legal services questions to be answered by pro bono attorneys from their state.
The following Arkansas attorneys have been recognized for answering 50 or more civil legal questions through the Free Legal Answers program in 2024:
Allison E. Raley, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Mary E. Green, Mary E. Green PA
Christopher T. Brown, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A.
Christine Dillard, Southwest Power Pool
Our Sponsors & Partners
Annual Impact Reports
Each year, we track the growth and impact of Arkansas Free Legal Answers to measure how effectively we’re serving Arkansans and engaging the legal community. These reports highlight volunteer participation, client service rates, partnership development, and program expansion efforts.
Our annual reports demonstrate the collective effort of volunteer attorneys, law students, partner libraries, and academic institutions working together to ensure that income doesn’t determine access to legal advice in Arkansas.
Available Reports:
- [2025 Annual Report]
- 2024 Annual Report
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