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Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:37AM (#19027146)
Thanks, will check it out.
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:32AM (#19027101)
Thank you, this sounds interesting, I'll probably reach out to you in the next few days!
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:21AM (#19026988)
Yes I do not expect to be extradited, and I am not in U.S. anymore (since several years). However, being "wanted" in the U.S. can have negative impact on job applications to American (and some non-American) companies even in other countries, and of course - travelling to the U.S. for vacation trips is difficult.
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:15AM (#19026927)
Thank you, I didn't know about that subreddit! I will probably try to post there.
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:13AM (#19026913)
Thanks for the extensive reply and recommendations! Yea, I guess I was hoping I could skip the step of calling a bunch of lawyer firms to find someone good.

I'm probably not facing jail time, but probably weekend work program for 6 days or so. I'm hoping to find a lawyer to do as much as possible in place in U.S. so I can just travel there and pay any fines and do my sentence.

Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @10:00AM (#19026801)
Makes sense. Unfortunately I don't have family nor close friends in the U.S. Having been on HN for 8-9 years I figured it's the closest friends I have in U.S. :)

I rather not consult local lawyers (in my current country) unfortunately, as I am not sure of the extent of professional secrecy provided.

Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @09:45AM (#19026667)
Thanks a lot! Yes I should've been a little more specific, it is criminal/traffic.
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @09:25AM (#19026486)
Thank you! I hadn't come across this site before, I'll give it a shot!
Re:Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services? on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @09:25AM (#19026479)
Priori seems to be focusing on corporate customers, but I'm mainly looking for personal. Thanks anyway, it might come in handy in the future.

Ask HN: Are there any online lawyer services?

Throwaway account for obvious reasons. I will not go into details, but I am personally facing some legal charges in Santa Clara county. I am not staying in the U.S. but I need to find a lawyer to represent me there. Do you have any lawyer firm you could recommend?Extra points if they provide an "online" service where the case can be discussed electronically, as phone calls are a hassle due to...

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