text: is there a site that i can obtain free legal advice? i have googled it but it seems there are a lot with hidden costs. websites are not good places for "free legal advice."  the  rules of ethics that govern attorneys in the u.s. severely restrict the types of "advice" that may be posted on a website.  attorneys cannot offer "advice" without accepting someone as their client, running a conflict of interest check, and establishing a relationship that allows the attorney to fully understand the issues and facts underlying a person's problem.  if you just need general information, oftentimes, there will be articles or resources posted by particular institutions or non-profits based on topic area.  need to know about whether a student can sue a teacher for yelling at him in a classroom? try firstamendmentcenter.org. you get the point.  in addition, you can always call your local bar association.  they will provide you with a reference for attorneys with areas of knowledge that you may contact.  often, these attorneys may see you at an initial consultation with no fee.