What to say when you call for legal help
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What to say when you call for legal help
Have ready: your name, phone, city and county, your A number if you have one, and any notice with its dates.
Say: "Hello, my name is ____________. I live in ____________ County. I need help with ____________ (for example: renewing DACA / a court date on ____________ / my husband was detained / becoming a citizen). Do you help with this?"
Then ask:
- Who do you serve? Do I need a certain income or to live in a certain county?
- Is the first meeting free? If not, how much?
- Will a lawyer or an accredited representative work on my case?
- Do you have someone who speaks my language, or an interpreter?
- What should I bring?
- How soon can I meet someone?
- If you cannot help me, who should I call next?
Write down
| Date | Group and phone | Who I spoke with | What they said | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
If you have a court date: call two or three groups the same day, and bring this log to court.
From Legal Help Complete Guide. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.