Alabama Free Legal Answers offers a straightforward, online option for Alabamians who need legal guidance but cannot afford traditional lawyer fees. The service is a virtual legal advice clinic where eligible users may post civil (non-criminal) legal questions — at no cost — and receive responses from volunteer attorneys licensed in Alabama.
To use the site, a person needing help will answer a short eligibility questionnaire, create a secure account, and submit a clear description of their legal question. Typical topics include family law (divorce, custody), housing and eviction concerns, debt and financial issues, consumer rights, disability and health matters, employment questions, and other civil-law issues.
When a participating attorney accepts a question, they provide information or guidance — often including relevant legal references, possible options for next steps, and links to other helpful resources. While volunteers do not commit to full representation or ongoing court involvement, their advice can offer critical clarity and direction.
The program is administered locally by the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Law Foundation, in partnership with the Alabama Access to Justice Commission.
By connecting people who need help with volunteer attorneys willing to offer brief, free legal guidance, Alabama Free Legal Answers helps close the justice gap — especially for low- and moderate-income individuals who might otherwise struggle to find affordable legal assistance.