Do your lawyers help with criminal or family law?
Our legal AI can help you understand your situation and find the right local help, but our Inhouse attorneys don't currently counsel on criminal or family law matters.
Can the legal AI help with a criminal or family law matter?
Yes. You're welcome to keep asking the legal AI, and it can help you:
- Understand the basics of your situation and the terms you're seeing in documents or court papers
- Figure out what typically happens next and what deadlines may matter
- Organize your facts and documents so you're ready for a lawyer
- Prepare a list of questions to bring to a local attorney
- Find local resources where your matter is, such as legal aid, a public defender's office, your court's self-help center, or your state bar's lawyer referral service
For anything important, like a court date, a plea, or a custody or support decision, confirm the details with a lawyer licensed where your matter is.
What counts as criminal or family law?- Criminal: arrests, criminal charges, DUI/DWI, misdemeanors and felonies, criminal investigations, and similar matters.
- Family and domestic: divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child or spousal support, adoption, guardianship, paternity, domestic violence and protective orders, and similar matters.
No. Inhouse attorneys don't counsel on criminal or family law, so please don't book a Consultation for these matters. You'll get the best result from a local lawyer who focuses on this area. The legal AI can help you get ready for that conversation.
What if my matter involves my business and a criminal or family law issue?You can book a Consultation for the business part of your matter. For example, if a divorce affects ownership of your company, our attorneys can counsel you on business questions like your operating agreement or buy-sell terms. For the divorce itself, or any criminal or family law part of your matter, you'll need a local lawyer who handles that area.
Where can I find local help?The legal AI can point you to options near you. Common places to start include:
- Public defender's office: if you've been charged with a crime and can't afford a lawyer, you may qualify for one.
- Legal aid organizations: free or low-cost help for people who qualify, often including family law.
- Court self-help centers: many courts have staff or online tools to help people handle family law cases and court forms.
- State or local bar lawyer referral services: help finding a local attorney, often with a low-cost first meeting.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential support with domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
FAQ- Can I use Inhouse for a criminal or family law matter? Yes, you can use the legal AI, and it can help you understand your situation and find local resources. Inhouse attorneys don't counsel on criminal or family law, though.
- Should I book a Consultation for a criminal or family law matter? No. Please don't book a Consultation for these matters, since our attorneys won't be able to advise on them.
- My matter involves my business and a family or criminal issue. Can I book a Consultation? Yes, for the business part of your matter. You'll need a local lawyer for the criminal or family law part.
- Where can I get legal advice for a criminal or family law matter? We recommend a lawyer licensed where your matter is. The legal AI can help you find legal aid, a public defender, your court's self-help center, or a lawyer referral service.